Genealogy Chat

Although I was advised that it would take 6-8 months for a world war 2 record to get to me, it has arrived in less than three weeks. I was really pleased to see a photograph attached but have discovered that on the back of the photo is a ticket with a different name & number to my relative. Still I amm happy it has got here so quick & the other info is great.

No john it was France, Italy & North Africa. My hubby is studying it again as we speak. Most of us girlies don't understand the fighting medal things like men do! I was more interested in his description & original sign-up contract.

Hi Ann Can you tell me where you had to apply to get them please? Dee xx

John I am not sure if there are any outstanding. I need to study what info I have got . If you have experience of this I would be interested to hear how it works. On my info I have an address of the Medal officer address. Thanks Ang

Dee, You have to write to an address in Glasgow, I don't have it with me now but if nobody else can help pm me tomorrow & I will send it to you, have left all my info at work! You do have to get a death cert for the relative, fill in a form to prove you are next of kin & pay £30

Hi Ang (sorry I got your name wrong earlier) I'll try a search on the net, if it doesn't throw anything up I may take you up on your offer Dee ;-))

hi can someone tell me is it just ww2 medals you can claim for or is it 1st ww as weel thanks tracy

Hi Ang Have searched the web and found the address, the website, for anyone else interested, is http://www.veteransagency.mod.uk/service_recs/service_recs.htm

Ok Dee, get writing that letter! I was impressed with the service, they acknowledged every letter etc. Although the records do not have too much detail it does allow us to try & understand our ancestors a little better.

hi john and thankyou so much for the information Tracy