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Title: Was the 1918 Victory Medal awarded posthumously?
Post by: diplodicus on Monday 03 November 14 12:00 GMT (UK)

Person in question died in France in December 1917.

Ernest Richard Pragnell (MGC 54924 and 2 Hampshires 25385).

Many thanks,

Malcolm

Title: Re: Was the 1918 Victory Medal awarded posthumously?
Post by: tonyrodaway on Monday 03 November 14 14:07 GMT (UK)

yes, his medals would have been posted to his next of kin, most never recived them till 1920-21,  they would have his regiment he went over with stamped on them the M G C  54924 ,this is listed first on his medal index card indicating thats who he went over with , he is listed  on the cwgc deaths as 
PRAGNELL, ERNEST R.
Private  25385
Date of Death:  03/12/1917
Age: 33
Regiment/Service: Hampshire Regiment 2nd Bn.
hope this helps, TONYROD

Title: Re: Was the 1918 Victory Medal awarded posthumously? COMPLETED
Post by: diplodicus on Monday 03 November 14 14:45 GMT (UK)

Thank you Tony. That answers my question completely.

Malcolm

Title: Re: Was the 1918 Victory Medal awarded posthumously?
Post by: km1971 on Monday 03 November 14 16:16 GMT (UK)

Hi Malcolm

His medals would have been sent to whom ever he specified in his will as his beneficiary. So not necessarily to his next of kin. Many soldier's wills are now online. The Memorial Plaque went to the NoK as this was ordered by George V.

Ken