A couple who discovered a World War 1 medal in their back garden are hoping they can trace the descendants of the naval seaman it belonged to http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-24143423
A strange caption from the BBC :- "The 1914-15 Star was awarded to anyone who served in World War I" Yes, quite. That's why it's called the 1914 - 15 Star.... :mellow:
.....and ..."It is a fairly standard medal and was given out just for being there but it is still of interest to historians and museums"......unbelievable statement from an `expert` Kyle
I am not well up with WW1 Medals, but my sister possesses one of my Grandfathers medals, which is stamped on the circular side with Name Rank and Number. Were the Campaign Stars also stamped or engraved with the recipients Name rank and number like the circular medals, but perhaps on the reverse? As far as I am concerned, anyone who serves during wartime deserves a medal. It will be good News if the medal Returns to the recipients Family. Regards Tom
Hi Tom. Yes the details were impressed on the back of the Star from what`s in the article this could be a RN recipient. Kyle
Kyle, Thank you for the Information and confirmation of my thoughts. My Grandfathers medal that is in my sister's Possession is a 1914/18 medal with his Details stamped on the edge. Thomas Smith No 4296 of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Apparently he and a friend walked from Hull to Join up as Boy soldiers, which I presume was pre war and was sadly gassed in 1917. He survived but the effects to his lungs meant that he was bed ridden for the last two years of his life and passed away about 1942? Any help would be appreciated in confirmation of Service as my sister is trying to get some Background on him and not getting anywhere fast. Regards Tom
