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Is paying the NationalArchive the only way to see WW1 Merchant Navy medal card?
« on: Thursday 15 January 15 00:52 GMT (UK) »
Although there doesn't seem to be much info on there apart from their address at the time? (I don't know what the RS2 number means.) Thanks.

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Re: Is paying the NationalArchive the only way to see WW1 Merchant Navy medal card?
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 15 January 15 09:41 GMT (UK) »
FindMyPast have other records for him, including a photograph.  If you've not subscribed, there are usually monthly trials.


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Re: Is paying the NationalArchive the only way to see WW1 Merchant Navy medal card?
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 15 January 15 16:12 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: rdkmt on Thursday 15 January 15 00:52 GMT (UK)
(I don't know what the RS2 number means.)

The RS2 number is the same as his ID number. It is of little consequence as far as records are concerned, his Discharge A number being the seaman's pivotal reference.

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Re: Is paying the NationalArchive the only way to see WW1 Merchant Navy medal card?
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 15 January 15 18:56 GMT (UK) »
Thanks very much, shall I take that as a yes?  :)

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Re: Is paying the NationalArchive the only way to see WW1 Merchant Navy medal card?
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 15 January 15 20:06 GMT (UK) »
Yes unless you can visit Kew and obtain for free. Medal cards do not give any other useful info apart from the medals issued. Download for £3.30 but you already have the card or am i missing something?
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Re: Is paying the NationalArchive the only way to see WW1 Merchant Navy medal card?
« Reply #5 on: Friday 16 January 15 00:34 GMT (UK) »
Hello Hugh,
You are correct the original poster has the medal card so whats the point in downloading from TNA.

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Re: Is paying the NationalArchive the only way to see WW1 Merchant Navy medal card?
« Reply #6 on: Friday 16 January 15 18:02 GMT (UK) »
Think there might be a misunderstanding, that's not my medal card, I just posted it as an example. I don't have the medal card or I wouldn't have asked.
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