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Question concerning Medal Cards

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♥ Cherie ♥

♥ Cherie ♥ Report 24 Jun 2006 15:16

Chris - thanks for the info - I've never been sure about when to use brackets. Karen - hope you found it useful. Regards again, Cherie

Karen

Karen Report 23 Jun 2006 17:56

Cherie, Thank you very much, I'm off to investigate now, Karen x

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 23 Jun 2006 17:15

Cherie You only have to worry about URLs when there's a word starting CO... That includes not only the two common endings, but Cornwall, Colorado, Cooperative... http://www.1914-1918.net/mics.htm Christine

♥ Cherie ♥

♥ Cherie ♥ Report 23 Jun 2006 16:03

Hi Karen, Try this link for an excellent guide to how to interpret the information on medal cards - http://www(.)1914-1918(.)net/mics(.)htm (Remove the brackets around the dots) The whole site is an excellent source of information for people whose ancestors fought in WW1. Regards, Cherie

optimistic olivia

optimistic olivia Report 23 Jun 2006 12:13

Karen, I know it's disappointing. I wanted to find the date and place of birth for my grandad but no such luck. I did get a picture of him in the local newspaper (faded but something tangible at least). Maybe there was a photo of him because he was one of the many sons and son-in-laws of my gt grandmother serving in the army in 1915. You could try the archives of the local paper if you know where he lived. Patricia

Karen

Karen Report 23 Jun 2006 11:28

Thank you Patricia, I was hoping you was going to say a photograph as well, wishful thinking I know! Karen.

optimistic olivia

optimistic olivia Report 23 Jun 2006 11:23

Karen, You'll get his regiment, regiment number, rank, where he served(theatre of war), the medal awarded and the date he was discharged or killed in action. patricia

Karen

Karen Report 23 Jun 2006 11:15

The National Archives web-site have a medal card for my 2xgrandfather. Before I pay and download the card, can anyone tell me what kind information you get from these? Thanks, Karen.