Can anyone help?

Tango589 · 02-22-08, 03:53 PM

I have had my grandfather's WW2 medals for about 5 years now. He died before I was born so I could never talk to him about it. Can anyone suggest somewhere to find out about them? He was awarded the War Medal (1939-1945), the Defence Medal and 1939-1945 Star. These are the only things I have to link him to me apart from his wedding ring which was given to me.

Any assistance is very welcome.

Brendan.

Jimbuna · 02-22-08, 04:33 PM

Try here....and good luck

http://www.iwm.org.uk/server/show/nav.00100a

Linton · 02-22-08, 04:54 PM

I would suggest finding out which service he was in and then requesting his service record.I did this for my wife's great uncle who was as air gunner.It will give you a good idea as to his unit,dates and decorations.The rest is then up to you.

Platapus · 02-22-08, 06:38 PM

Sorry I can't help you

But I do honour your Grandfather's service to his country

02-22-08, 03:53 PM	#1
Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,375 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	Can anyone help? I have had my grandfather's WW2 medals for about 5 years now. He died before I was born so I could never talk to him about it. Can anyone suggest somewhere to find out about them? He was awarded the War Medal (1939-1945), the Defence Medal and 1939-1945 Star. These are the only things I have to link him to me apart from his wedding ring which was given to me. Any assistance is very welcome. Brendan. __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...

02-22-08, 04:33 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Try here....and good luck http://www.iwm.org.uk/server/show/nav.00100a __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-22-08, 04:54 PM	#3
Linton Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would suggest finding out which service he was in and then requesting his service record.I did this for my wife's great uncle who was as air gunner.It will give you a good idea as to his unit,dates and decorations.The rest is then up to you. __________________ http://lintonsview.blogspot.com/

02-22-08, 06:38 PM	#4
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,365 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Sorry I can't help you But I do honour your Grandfather's service to his country __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.