Old medals are objects of true fascination: tangible links with the past and poignant reminders of those who served. In recent centuries the British government has bestowed a wide range of awards, from the OBE to campaign medals like the 1914 Star. This awards system presents a great opportunity for historical research, whether your starting point is an ancestor, a regiment, a campaign, or a medal. Most awards are attributable to individual men and women, and documented in sources still available today. These sources can be incredibly informative: for example, First World War medals rolls are the nearest we have to a full 'roll-call' for the Great War. Unlike other works which focus on medals identification, this guide shows you how to fully exploit the associated records - and extend your research into sources like the census and the War Diaries. Enriched with case studies and full-colour photography, it is your ideal companion to medals research.
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William Spencer has been a medal collector for over 25 years. He served in the Royal Navy before joining the National Archives in 1993, where he has been Military Specialist since 1996. He holds an MA in War Studies from King's College, London. Among his many publications for the National Archives are Army Service Records of the First World War (3rd edn) and Air Force Records for Family Historians. He lives in Surrey.
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By quarryman
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Great resource for anyone trying to trace campaign medals and military history. Excellent read and good value for money. Well presented and easy to use
By cairns
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A well laid out research aid for anyone interested in family, military history.The chapters enclose relevant areas of research, thus making it easy to follow.There are good examples given to help you on your way.The book is also a mine of infor mation regarding follow on research not necessarily just about medals, but how to get information about military service. A good starting guide for any researcher into this field of genealogical research.
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