None of the family down here had them , so presumed grandad had sent them up north to his Dad , but if he never applied for them my Auntie could ?
Yeah - nearest living NOK is entitled person. Medals: campaigns, descriptions and eligibility - GOV.UK It wasn't as unusual as you may think for soldiers not to apply. WW1 soldiers got theirs issued automatically but post WW2 forms were available from 1948/49. Regards Steve Y PS Doubt he will be entitled to Arctic Star as I don't think his unit served in a sufficiently northern latitude in Norway to qualify. PPS If the family do apply could you please return to the forum to update members on the outcome. Good Luck!
Sorry , another question , my Grandfather was discharged for being medically unfit for further service in 1951 , the reason unknown , just this in his Service book ( 519 ( V ) RR 1940 ) does anyone have an idea what this means ?
Hi that's probably KR, not RR, as in King's Regulations, see the attachment in this linked post Kings Regulation (Army) Lookups 1912/1935/1940
Terry, please see attachment. Will save you reading through the use full link that dbf has provided. Regards Stu.
Thanks both of you , it was the 1940 that through me , I'm sure he was injured at some point before Jan 44 , as he had a nasty scar on the inside of his right elbow , you can clearly see it in the photo I posted in the Recce Forum , also he never went to Belgium and Germany with the 5th Recce after Italy ?
Aye, to confirm: the year refers to the Regulations themselves (which were periodically updated, re-published and re-issued). So, nothing to do with the timeline of the entry in the records just a ref back to the relevant paragraph, (section) and version in use at that time.
Sorry to be a pain, but does anyone know what this means ? ( adm 141 fd and reposted X ( ii) list field 104 G.H. ) the date was 5/2/44 disch 19/3/44 ( to 198 T/camp ) where was the transit camp ?
Hi, They are 2 separate entries dated 5.2.1944 1. Admitted 141 Field Ambulance 2. Transferred 104 General Hospital Simple google search on the phrase "198 Transit Camp Italy" would've given you a link to this document that gives it's March 1944 location at Afragola (Modern day suburb of Naples), Italy on P3. http://www.northirishhorse.com/Capt Whittaker.pdf Steve Y
As you can gather , I'm useless at this , am big on books , but the internet is a mystery to me, I do tend to rely on my daughter for all things internet , so sorry for the silly questions , I'll try and get more savvy as far as the internet is concerned , thanks for your patience . Terry
That's fine Terry. You'll make google your best friend in no no time at all! I personally find it more fulfilling to turn up new bits of information myself. Regards Steve
Hi everyone , just to update you , have been in touch with Medal office and they have Emailed me a form , have filled it in and sent it off, so hopefully should hear back within a few weeks , will let you all know how it goes as soon as I get a response . Terry
Brilliant news , have received my Grandfather's Medals , Africa Star , Italy Star , 1939-45 Star , Defense Medal , War Medal , BIG BIG thank you to everyone who's helped me , will post a photo as soon as my Daughter comes around with her laptop
Am now going to need a reputable Medal mounting firm , any recommendations would be extremely helpful ☺have looked at a few already but think one that members have used would be a better bet. Terry