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What info do Medal cards Hold?
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Zoe | Report | 15 Mar 2006 01:24 |
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Just wondering what info is contained in them! Might have to take a trip to the archives! Zoe |
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Fred (“\(*-*)/”) | Report | 15 Mar 2006 01:32 |
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Info varies but should have name , regimental number/s, medal entitlement, and if you are lucky other info such as when he joined up and left Fred |
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Fred (“\(*-*)/”) | Report | 15 Mar 2006 01:33 |
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The National Archives site has lots of examples by the way |
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Zoe | Report | 15 Mar 2006 02:07 |
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Thanks for the info! Zoe |
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Jacqueline | Report | 15 Mar 2006 06:41 |
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On my grandad's card it had name, number, rank, the two regiments he served in, the medals he was awarded and the theatre of war. I was lucky enough to find a book in the library about one of the regiments and found out why his theatre of war was Egypt. Regards, Jackie |
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Heather | Report | 15 Mar 2006 07:38 |
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Zoe, the cards dont hold a ton of info, its not like their service record or anything - obviously you know you can download cards from N.A. for £3.50? |
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Louise2212 | Report | 15 Mar 2006 07:42 |
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I was unlucky as it only gave my Great Grandad's Regiment & number. But you can use the number to send off for a service record |
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Sally | Report | 15 Mar 2006 09:06 |
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Please could any one tell me how we get a copy of the army service records as i would love to see my gt grandfathers - have a copy of his medal card which has given me rank number etc but little else cheers Sally |
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Ang | Report | 15 Mar 2006 20:21 |
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Hi Sally, you have to send for an information pack. You then have to fill in a form, proof of you being next of kin & a cheque for £30. I have just applied for one & have been advised it takes between 6-8 months to get it back. If you are still interested send me a PM & I will look the address up for you. Ang |
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Dodger | Report | 15 Mar 2006 20:41 |
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what is a medal card ,is it for all services ,and is it up to present day? thanks . |
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Keith | Report | 15 Mar 2006 20:44 |
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Army service WW1 and Navy Service WW2 - available on the National Archives site. A card containing details of medals issued and qualifying service - Name and Regimental Number and Regiment Keith |
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Keith | Report | 15 Mar 2006 20:48 |
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Army Service Records. Army Personnel Centre, Historic Disclosures, Mailpoint 400, Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street, Glasgow, G2 8EX. Write to them in first instance and they will send an information pack including an applcation form. All army Service after 1920. Good hunting all. Keith |
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Ted | Report | 15 Mar 2006 21:38 |
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Zoe, usually not much, regt number and medals awarded, thats about it, unless you are very lucky. TED. |
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