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New badge for Merchant seamen who served in WW2

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Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 28 Mar 2006 15:16

The MOD has agreed to award a badge to mariners from the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleet for their efforts on the Russian Convoys in the Second World War. Anyone who served up to 1954 is eligible. Next of Kin can apply in the case of deceased persons. How can I find out the name of the fishing vessel my grandad was on during the war? As a child I remember being told he was on the Russian Convoys. There is no-one alive to ask. Regards, Jackie

Sara

Sara Report 28 Mar 2006 15:41

hi, have you tried the national archives at kew? sara

Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 28 Mar 2006 16:14

I haven't tried anywhere yet but will give NA a go. Thanks Sara

Julie

Julie Report 28 Mar 2006 17:02

Thanks for that info. My Grandad was killed while serving on the Russian convoys aboard HMS Achates so I will definitely look into it. Where did you hear about the badge? Good luck with your search!

Ang

Ang Report 28 Mar 2006 17:10

Will have to tell my Stepdad as he served (I think) in the Russian convoys in the Royal Navy. Hes 83 now but can talk your socks off about his war days.

Keith

Keith Report 28 Mar 2006 21:43

If he was on the russian convoys he may well have a Medal Card which you can access through National Archives. :-) Keith

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Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 29 Mar 2006 09:22

Thank you for all your replies. The information was in our local newspaper and on the MOD site there is an applicasion for the Artic Emblem. I am lucky enough to have my grandad's medals for WW1 and WW2 but I don't know any information about his service. He died in 1962 and at that time I wasn't interested in family history so I never asked questions. Regards, Jackie