how accurate are records on find my past

Question

I have found this record on FMP using his service number from the Kings Own Scottish Borderers and this is what I had found this morning

https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=gbm%2fmci%2f4394724

I have spoken to his grandson and nothing apart from KOSB has been mentioned

this is record from Wars Forces

https://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/records/9734084/private-charles-terry-british-army-kings-own-scottish-borderers/?isSaved=1

So how accurate is this record

Answer 1

Hi Steph, the FindMyPast record you found is just Medal Index cards transcription and is only an index of medals compiled by The National Archives. It is not a record of his service and so won't have any additional information other than what medals he was awarded. It's accuracy depends on how good the person was who compiled and transcribed the information.

Comments

Thanks Michelle

Answer 2

Too get Charles Terry complete record use Archive Reference SWB3035.

You may need too prove your relationship,Contact  B O D

British Office Defence, Great Britain.