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Collection of War Medals: Information Only

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Julie

Julie Report 13 Sep 2006 14:08

Hi Maria, I am not too sure to be honest if they would go back that far. I know they definatly would include both world wars. you could always give them a ring. If anything i think medals that far back may have been sent to the war museum, in kew gardens in london. but i may be wrong so don't take my word for gospel. julie

Miriam

Miriam Report 13 Sep 2006 13:48

Dear Julie Just noticed your thread. Sorry to be thick but what information is available from these organisations? Can they give info about medals won years ago etc? I am trying to trace my GGG Grandfather's Crimean medal and from the Crimean medal roll it says WO next to his name suggesting that his medal was give out via the War Office. Would they be able to tell me if the medal went out to his next of kin and address etc.? Many thanks Maria

Julie

Julie Report 13 Sep 2006 13:00

Merchant Navy Address: Maritime and Coast Guard Agency, Registery of Shipping and seamen, Historical Desk, P O Box 165, Cardiff , CF14 5FU , TEL : 02920 448838 : Tel: 0870 6006505 : or write to: MCA Infoline, Tutt Head, Mumbles, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA3 4HW. ARMY MEDALS ADDRESS : The Officer In Charge , The Army Medal Office , Building 250 , R A F Innforth , Innforth , Gloucestershire , GL3 1HW , The MOD Medal Office, Enquiry Line is: Tel: 0141 2243600