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World War One / WW1 Silver Wound Badge - trace number?
« on: Saturday 10 January 09 20:23 GMT (UK) »
Hi, we have recently found a WW1 Silver War Wound medal amoungst some possesions. We believe the medal was awarded to someone on my fathers side of the family and most likely serving in a Hampshire Regiment. Surnames linked with the family are Russell, Webber, Clarke and Attrill.
The number on the medal is 469179.
Unfortunately my father cannot remember being told who the medal was awarded to.
I have tried looking on the National Archives website to find a medal roll record but as we only have the number on the medal itself I cannot find a way to search for the recipient. I have come across a few websites that say it is possible to search with the number alone but little details on how to do this. One site says that I would need to go to Kew - however this would be near impossible as I cannot drive and live a fair distance away.
I would be grateful if anyone is able to help me with the search or forward me in the right direction.
Thanks in advance.
Nicola
The number on the medal is 469179.
Unfortunately my father cannot remember being told who the medal was awarded to.
I have tried looking on the National Archives website to find a medal roll record but as we only have the number on the medal itself I cannot find a way to search for the recipient. I have come across a few websites that say it is possible to search with the number alone but little details on how to do this. One site says that I would need to go to Kew - however this would be near impossible as I cannot drive and live a fair distance away.
I would be grateful if anyone is able to help me with the search or forward me in the right direction.
Thanks in advance.
Nicola