Where can or can some one tell me what the codes on each card mean - especially the word "disc"
How many medals would a WW1 soldier receive if he survived the war
From the info shown on the cards about the regiments is it possible to find a map of where they fought on the front/s
(1) If you attach an image of the Medal Index Card we can explain the codes.
(2) Not counting bravery medals, the maximum number of service medals would be three:
1914 Star OR 1914-15 Star (but NOT both)
British War Medal
Victory Medal
a quick google search will show the regulations concerning medal entitlement. Medals were issued to surviving soldiers and the next of kin of deceased soldiers.
(3) We would need to know the regiment AND battalion to find out where Joseph served. There are several War Diaries online.
Philip