You need his Record of Service. This will contain almost everything he has done and it then allows you to follow the leads you are given.

You don't say whether his family have any documents, photographs, logbooks etc and his war medals will tell you where he went in general terms.

Old Duffer

no they do not, as de was on the bona vicanti list shortly after he died.


he was, affected, by his service and became a bit of a recluse, I don't think he deserted, but if he had would that explain why I can't find him ?