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Hello,

I was wondering where I may look, to find out what medals my grandfather was awarded? Would be greatful for any ideas.

Thanks,

Sandra

Grandad was born about 1895, so he may have been in the 1st world war. His name was James Thomas Chapman and he was in the Navy, that's all I know really, apart from the fact my sister had seen his medals, when she was younger.

Thanks for your help Lesley

Sandra

If it is WW2 then you have to apply to the Veterans Agency , here is the link which explains the procedure. Medals awarded to a particular servicemen in WW2 is not available online.

http://www.veterans-uk.info/medals/claiming.html

George

Thank you George, I will do that now. Will it matter that I don't know many details?

Sandra

Its a bit of a drawn out procedure, you have to complete certificates of kinship etc, but as detail will be required, but have a look at the info it does explain it all.
Not sure though that your Grandad would be in the Second World War given he was born in 1895, unless of course he was a Regular and not a conscript.Just a thought

Thank you. I have downloaded the forms so at least that's a start. I shall wait to hear from my much older brothers and sisters to see if they have a better idea of time frames and things. Now you have pointed out his age, it does seem unlikely for WW2. It's quite difficult to sort out when you have very little knowledge of your grandfather, as he died when I was three, and trying to piece together my family tree, it makes me feel I know him slightly better.

So thank you again for your help,

Best wishes,
Sandra

George can I ask, do you know what A.B : R.N stands for?

Sandra

A B should mean Able Seaman

RN should mean Royal Navy


George

Thanks, I was on the right track

Sandra

I saw this one record on Nat Archives/ documents on line, but i wouldnt like to say it was him,To obtain this will cost £3-50

Here is the link to the page in question

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=7535934&queryType=1&resultcount=6

George

HI George,

Thanks for the link. I've had a look and it's not him. If you spot anymore please let me know.

Thanks,

Sandra

Sandra

Where was he born?

Hi, He was born in Camberwell/Kentish Town

What about this one?

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=7084637&queryType=1&resultcount=28

Thank you, thank you, thank you, It is definately the one. I'm so pleased.

Thank you very much

Oh good!

Sandra

Glad you got a result

Well done Ann

George

Thank you George for your help too, you have both been very kind.

Best wishes to you both,

Sandra