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help finding the right military number

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Samantha

Samantha Report 18 May 2017 10:09

Thank you! I knew he was a POW and he managed to escape but had contradicting number.
I think I need to order his military records :-)

AustinQ

AustinQ Report 18 May 2017 08:06

Both give number as 5498887 on the original listings:

Previously reported POW in Italian Hands- now Not Prisoner of War

First name(s) R H
Last name Painter
Year 1944
Service number 5498887
Rank Private
Rank as transcribed Pte
Regiment Hampshire Regiment
Regiment as transcribed Hampshire Regiment
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British Army Casualty Lists 1939-1945
First name(s) R H
Last name Painter
Year 1943
Capture year 1943
Service number 5498887
Rank Private
Rank as transcribed Pte
Regiment Hampshire Regiment
Regiment as transcribed Hampshire Regiment
Theatre of war North Africa
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Samantha

Samantha Report 17 May 2017 21:11

Hi all

Can anyone help me confirm.the right military number please for my great grandfather

His name is REGINALD HERBERT PAINTER
He served with the Royal Hampshire Regiment I believe
His birthday is March 7th 1918 in Southampton

I currently have 2 numbers
5498887 and 5408887

Any help appreciated!