Q: How do find out what medals my relative was awarded and why?
If he or she received a medal, then the Navy medals office may be able to help on 02392628675.
Q: How do I find out about a reunion for a ship I served on?
The RNA circular has details of upcoming reunions. Also worth checking the Navy News website on http://www.navynews.co.uk/
Q: How do I find out about my relative's service in the RN?
A. For those who served in the Naval Service (RN, RM, WRNS, QRRNS etc) after 1924 the contact is:DNPERS Disclosure Cell; Room 48, West Battery; Whale Island, Portsmouth, PO2 8DX
Telephone 02392 628671/628654/628670/628667
there may be a fee for this depending on your relationship to the person you are seeking information about.
Q: How do I find out which ships my relative served on?
For those who served in the Naval Service (RN, RM, WRNS, QRRNS etc) after 1924 the contact is:DNPERS Disclosure Cell; Room 48, West Battery; Whale Island, Portsmouth, PO2 8DX
Telephone 02392 628671/628654/628670/628667
there may be a fee for this depending on your relationship to the person you are seeking information about.
For service before 1924 you must go to the National Archives
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/default.htm