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World War One / Re: Military Medal recipients
« on: Wednesday 13 November 13 13:19 GMT (UK)  »
Thanks for your input Frank and Stephen, its much appreciated. Looks more likely that I need to visit Kew to see what I can find out. From Northumberland I can't do it in a day, so more expense I suppose. A friend of mine went to Kew last month to find more info about an Uncle of his that died in the Great War, and he didn't find out much at all. He spent 3 days in the capital and also visited other archives without sucess. In the meantime I can research local newspapers, and have a look through the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers archives at Alnwick Castle. Regards Alan

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World War One / Re: Military Medal recipients
« on: Wednesday 13 November 13 11:25 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Stephen, did your family already have the citation, or did you research and find it on-line?? Cheers Alan  ???

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World War One / Re: Military Medal recipients
« on: Monday 11 November 13 22:28 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Cati; The story my Grandad told me was similar. He entered no-mans land under heavy gun fire, picked up his wounded C/O, and crawled back to the trenches with him on his back. IF I ever find the citation, it should in theory match my Grandads vivid account. Regards Alan

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World War One / Re: Military Medal recipients
« on: Monday 11 November 13 18:00 GMT (UK)  »
I am new to this forum, and read with interest about the Military Medal comments made on this topic. My Granfather was awarded this medal, and I have tried numerous times to find out if there was a citation for it. I do remember him telling me what he did to be honoured with the medal, which is still cherished by all the family. My Grandad would get very upset when he told the tale, and always ended up with him in tears. I do have his medal, medal card index, and the mention in the "London Gazette". Can anybody kindly point me to a website where I might find out more about his citation? Most websites charge fee's for even a basic snippet of information, so I am wary of paying upfront for something which might not exist. My Grandad was in the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers; 11th Battalion, and was awarded the medal in 1916. Thanks in anticipation.

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