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« on: Wednesday 07 August 19 21:22 BST (UK) »
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
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Re: medal records
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 07 August 19 21:39 BST (UK) »
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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Re: medal records
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 07 August 19 21:55 BST (UK) »
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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Re: medal records
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 08 August 19 09:18 BST (UK) »
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)

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PS 145 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment Royal Artillery served in UK until Feb 1945 when it went to India
I am Zoe Northeast, granddaughter of Maximilian Double.
 
It is with great difficulty I share with you that in the early hours of 07 August 2021, Maximilian passed away unexpectedly but peacefully.

With deep sadness,
Zoe



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Re: medal records
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 08 August 19 09:53 BST (UK) »
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
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Re: medal records
« Reply #5 on: Thursday 08 August 19 10:17 BST (UK) »
What was his name?

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I am Zoe Northeast, granddaughter of Maximilian Double.
 
It is with great difficulty I share with you that in the early hours of 07 August 2021, Maximilian passed away unexpectedly but peacefully.

With deep sadness,
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Re: medal records
« Reply #6 on: Thursday 08 August 19 11:39 BST (UK) »
Quote from: MaxD on Thursday 08 August 19 10:17 BST (UK)
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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Re: medal records
« Reply #7 on: Thursday 08 August 19 12:56 BST (UK) »
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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Re: medal records
« Reply #8 on: Thursday 08 August 19 13:05 BST (UK) »
will pm you
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