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9th October 2022, 07:39 PM
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Re: Ww2 medals
I have tried to claim my dad's medals artic Russian Atlantic and Normandy medals but i am not computer literate so i have no chance
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9th October 2022, 09:57 PM
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seanmac, you dont need to be clever on the Puter mate just follow the link given on the previous post to yours, i am sure it will be easy enough! Print out the PDF Form and send it off with all the info.
Cheers Link Below!
What was your dear Dads Full name and Place and DOB
Just in case !
Cheers
Medal Application Form - editable PDF (publishing.service.gov.uk)
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10th October 2022, 12:54 PM
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Thanks Doc, his name was John Bernard Mc Dermott, Birthplace Eglington, dob 18/8/1921.DISCHARGE BOOK NUMBER R219469 .thanks again for your reply
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10th October 2022, 06:20 PM
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Thanks Doc, his name was John Bernard Mc Dermott, Birthplace Eglington, dob 18/8/1921.DISCHARGE BOOK NUMBER R219469 .thanks again for your reply
Eglington is in county Derry NI
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10th October 2022, 07:28 PM
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Thanks Doc, his name was John Bernard Mc Dermott, Birthplace Eglington, dob 18/8/1921.DISCHARGE BOOK NUMBER R219469 .thanks again for your reply
This si a Link for his Seamans Pouch, will look into more and post if i find anything
Cheers
R219469 MCDERMOTT John Bernard 18/08/1921 COUNTY DERRY | The National Archives
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BT 391/70/176 |
Description: |
Name: McDermott. Service number: R219469. Place of birth: Derby. Date of birth: 18 August 1921. |
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1944 - 1945 |
Held by: |
The National Archives, Kew |
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Public Record(s) |
Closure status: |
Open Document, Open Description |
BT391 Above refers to
Registry of Shipping and Seamen: War of 1939-1945; Combined Office Merchant Navy Operations, Seamen's Pouches | The National Archives
NB: A search for Medals for above person came up with Zero ??
Not sure if this is 100% correct , so best you aply and see !
Cheers
Search results: R219469 | The National Archives
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11th October 2022, 12:39 PM
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Thanks Doc, from 39 to 45 i have records of 8 convoys and one convoy rescue ship/trawler, however i will complete the form and try again many thanks for your help. I will keep you updated if i have any success.
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11th October 2022, 08:53 PM
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Hi seanmac I dont understand if there is so many Convoys (Presume your Dad was in these??) that there are No Medal Listings for him? So yes think that applying would claer it all up!
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11th October 2022, 09:47 PM
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seanmac Aside from what you are searching for this Book i feel would be a very invaluable one for you and many others who may want to go futher into the Convoys mentioned!
So possibly of interest Also read posts 7,8 and 9 on this Link seanmac it may assist in some ways!?
Russian Convoy Medal (merchant-navy.net)
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Convoys to Russia: Allied Convoys and Naval Surface Operations in Arctic Waters, 1941-45: Amazon.co.uk: Ruegg, Bob, Hague, Arnold: 9780905617664: Books
9780905617664: Convoys to Russia - AbeBooks - Ruegg, Bob: 0905617665
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12th October 2022, 02:54 AM
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More to ponder seanmac
Here is a Link for his posible CRS10 which would hold a lot more info if you apply and they tel you it is available , for a cost of course, but would have a record of any Meals he may have received.
You will need to quote the other reference Numbe as well, and add as much info as possible .
McDermott E K to McDonagh M R | The National Archives
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BT 382/1077 |
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McDermott E K to McDonagh M R |
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1941 Jan 01 - 1946 Dec 31 |
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The National Archives, Kew |
Former reference in its original department: |
1061 |
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Public Record(s) |
Closure status: |
Open Document, Open Description |
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12th October 2022, 11:13 AM
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Hello Seanmac
Do you have the 8 Convoy numbers ? eg. PQ18 ( to Archangel Sept 1942)
Very interested to hear about a Rescue Ship. Do you have the name of her?
Hope that your search goes well
Brenda
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