Tuesday, December 13, 2011

National Archives

I recently received copies of my grandfather's original army documentation. I ordered it from the National Archives back in May. It took over 5 months to receive anything back. After 3 months I lost all hope that I would see anything returned, and, cringing at the fact I would have to start the process all over again. However, I didn't, and with a dear surprise I received over 200 pieces of original certified documents. I couldn't believe there was so much information. This has tremendously helped me with the accruracy and timeline of my grandfather's campaigns in World War II and, also hopefully to help me write an amazing novel !


John "Jack" Prosser - Original army portrait - Day of enlistment 8th August 1942
Second army portrait: 1st June 1949

Last army portrait - 4 August 1950