ww1 Medal awards

[Chelseamike]

I know that my uncle killed in action 1916 was entitled to the Victory medal and british war medal but so far as I know, no member of the family has ever seen these. Were they issued to next of kin as a matter of course? If not would we still be able to obtain them?

[Lesley Robertson]

It would be easier to help you if we had a name, and maybe a number or regiment, then someone could look at the medal cards.

[Peter Goodey]

Officer or other rank?

Why not have a look at the medal index card? You may find a note relating to the issue of the medals.

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/r...-cards-ww1.htm

[Chelseamike]

Have done. No note. Thanks.

[gortonboy]

After World War 1, all campaign medals were automatically issued to the medal earner or, if deceased, to the next of kin. The MOD Medal Office is not able to provide replacement World War 1 medals. You can purchase replicas or original named medals from a reputable medal dealer or a private medal company.

[simmo1]

Hi

Only if they were other ranks, officers had to apply for theirs.

regards

Robert