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General => Armed Forces => Topic started by: LibbyW on Friday 17 February 06 15:30 GMT (UK)
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My GGrandfather was awarded the DSC in WW1. He was Captain of a merchant ship that sank a U-Boat, quite an achievement when they weren't really armed.
The problem: my uncle (now deceased)either sold it or gave it away to fund a drink problem.
What are the chances of me ever finding it or getting it back?
Where would I look?
Where they engraved with the recipients name?
Any help or thoughts on this problem greatfully received
Libby
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libby,theres a magazine called medal news,they have a section in the mag called medal tracker,you send in his details and they put him in a list and if his medal turns up,they will contact you,its now on line,just type in medal news on google that should do it,mack
ps good luck
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Thank you manmack, I have paid my £5 and registered. Heres hoping, all fingers and toes crossed :P
Libby
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i'm sure there's a site for this as well, but i've no knowledge of it
try a post on the great war forum in the uniform arms medals section, you never know, there's a lot of collectors there as well
http://www.1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/
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I have just posted on that forum will let you know how I get on.
Many thanks
Libby
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If it is the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), these were issued unnamed.
If it the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM), this was issued named.
Steve
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good luck libby
mack
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If they were issued un-named I haven't really got much hope, unless I'm able to purchase one :-\ expensive option anyway thanks for your help.
Libby
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Hi Libby,
a genuine one will, as you say, be expensive. Have you considered getting a museum quality replica? Cost is £31.00.
http://www.worldmedals.co.uk/Rib/repbrit.htm
What was your GGrandfather's name?
Good luck
Thudders
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His name was Captain James Lee, he was master of the merchant ship SS Thessaly which sunk a German U-boat in 1817
Libby
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The London Gazette 17 November 1917
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Ah, OldBraggs.
You were ahead of me there!
If you are near Kew, Libby, there may well be something more in the archives.
Good luck
Thudders
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Wow, wow and double wow, for a slight moment I was speechless, how cool is that. (not me being speechless) the paper article, where did you get that and how do I get a copy? What are the chances of a pic of Captain James Lee do you think.
I have been discussing with hubby about coming to Kew, to be honest the idea terrifies me, but I've got to haven't I.
Thank you very much Braggers, Thudders and everyone
Libby
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Hi Libby!
Here's somebody else who was scared to go to Kew !! - maybe you can read this and send her a PM - I know she'd be happy to help you!!
By the way - she had a great time !!
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,124887.msg556072.html#msg556072
Annie :)
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Hi Libby,
go to page 3 of the linked document:
http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveViewFrameSetup.asp?IssueNumber=30386&pageNumber=1&SearchFor=rowland%20robinson%20barker&PageDuplicate=n&selMedalType=&selHonourType=
You can even print it off!!
I have been to Kew and I can promise you its not as daunting as you first think. Happy hunting.
Thudders
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Right thats it :
List
Stock up the cupboards with pizzas for the kids
Go to Kew (Travel lodge do some £10 rooms provided you book 21 days in advance)
I've written it down so I have to go now!!
Thank you very much for all the help. Greatly appreciated
Libby