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General => Armed Forces => World War Two => Topic started by: cath310859 on Wednesday 07 August 19 21:22 BST (UK)
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Hi can somebody tell me were to start a friend has asked me for help in trying to find her dads medal records from WW2 he is now 95 and has dementia so doesn't remember his army details ,but we do know he was in the Royal Artillery Berkshire Yeomanry and served in India and Burma i havn't got a clue were to start
thanks Cath
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As long as she (or a relative) has lasting power of attorney, they can apply here:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-medal-or-veterans-badge/apply-for-a-medal
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yes she has but does she need his army number because that is the only thing she hasn't got thanks
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Is it not the case that to use the medal application process you need to know what medal(s) you are applying for which would mean applying for his record first?
The father can apply for his own records or, as with the medal application, someone with LPA can apply on his behalf https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records/apply-for-your-own-records
(the form only asks for as much info as can be provided)
MaxD
PS 145 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment Royal Artillery served in UK until Feb 1945 when it went to India
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thanks Max i will pass it on and thanks for the info of when he went to india she knows he joined up when he was 18 and then went on to india but wasn't sure when
thanks Cath
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What was his name?
MaxD
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What was his name?
MaxD
He is still living so it will need to be given to MaxD by private message :)
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If your friend simply wants to find out if the medals were issued, s/he can contact the MOD at Imjin Barracks.
They should be able to tell your friend if, and which, medals were issued and the address they were sent to (possibly the date as well?).
When I contacted them with a question about my father in law's medal entitlement, they provided the above details and also his service number which I did not know prior to that. It was some time ago and I can't recall if I completed the form or simply sent a snail mail letter outlining my request.
Good luck.
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will pm you
Cath
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Ruskie his daughter knows he never collected his medals
thanks Cath
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Ruskie his daughter knows he never collected his medals
thanks Cath
Ok, well, the form it is then. :)
If your friend's father is able to sign his name, then the rest of the form can be filled out by family.
Good luck.
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I worded the first line of my post in the way that I did because I was unsure whether the Army Medal Office would, with nothing but a name and possible regiment, would be able to issue medals that had not been claimed.
I am still unsure given Ruskie's posts. I'd suggest a first email to see whether in your particular circumstances, they will be able to help initially.
Contact:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/611672/medals_leaflet_02-17-print.pdf
Do let us know how you get on to start with.
MaxD