St. John's Ambulance Association Medal 1933-4

[marklinc]

Hello!

I wonder if anyone can advise on the above association? My grandfather was a member and I have his silver medal with two clasps dated 1933 and 1934. A number appears on the reverse side-358338 and his name, ROBERT WHITE.

I have contacted St. John's Ambulance, but haven't, as yet, received a reply. I wonder if anyone knows why Robert might have been given the medal -did all members have one? Since it is made of silver it seems rather valuable to be simply a membership badge. Is it possible that he did something special to earn him special recognition?

The badge is about 2 cm wide, is circular with "THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION" around the outside and the cross of St. John in the middle. It has stems coming out of the circle to form a cross with a flower on each stem.

I'd be interested to hear from anyone who may be able to offer advice.

Thanks in advance,

Mark

[AnneMc]

Hi Mark:

I don;t know anything about the medal but your message has given me reason to think that the picture I have of my grandfather getting a medal could have been a St. Johns ambulance medal as my grandfahther was a St. johns ambulance man in the mines...  He is standing with a group of men who also got the medal.. 

Anne

[marklinc]

Hello Anne,

That's interesting... My great-grandfather was also a miner.

Thanks!

Mark