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WW2 Medals

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Wildgoose

Wildgoose Report 26 Aug 2009 16:12

I am trying to find out where I could apply for my late father's medals. He was in the RAF until 1944/5 and then the Army. When he was in the Army he spent over a year abroad in the Far East. He did not want his medals but I would like to send for them as he now has great grandchildren. Another question: do they send the actual medal(s) or just a card? I'm sorry, I'm quite ignorant of Military History!

I would be grateful for any advice!

Janet

June

June Report 26 Aug 2009 16:33

try this site

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/Veterans/Medals/



June x

Wildgoose

Wildgoose Report 26 Aug 2009 16:36

Thank you June. I'll have a look now.

Janet

Wildgoose

Wildgoose Report 26 Aug 2009 16:47

I have just downloaded the forms to apply for the medals and it would seem that I have to ask my brother to sign the form. He 's not the slightest bit interested in Family History!

The list of people entitled to claim Dad's medals is surprising. I am not on it being the second child but Dad's sister and her children, his half sisters and brother and all their children are; also great grandchildren!

Janet