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Discussion in '☆☆ New Recruits ☆☆' started by paul802d, Dec 18, 2013.

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  1. paul802d

    paul802d New Member

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    Hi all,

    My Dad and I went into the the loft last week, opened up a box and then the fun really started. We found a napoleonic war campaign medal, 18 first and second world war campaign medals; WW2 soldier pay books; photos; xmas 1914 smokes tin; xmas and post cards from the4 battle front and other momentoes.

    A real treasure trove that has seen us delving into the family tree and bringing WW2 to life for my 10 and 6 year olds.

    Still building some fascinating stories around the sources we've got and Forums have been a rich source of info. Hence why I'm signed up here!

    Look forward to chatting with you all

    regards

    Paul
     
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    jimmytwohand New Member

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    Hi Paul, that does sound exciting! 18 campaign medals, wow. Your family must have been represented in nearly every theatre of both wars! Good to hear another generation learning about the sacrifices made too.
     
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    GRW Pillboxologist WW2|ORG Editor

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    Welcome to the forums!
     
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    Hello Paul and welcome to the forum from East Yorkshire.

    It looks like you have found some great things and I look forward to your postings.


    Lesley
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    Glad you found us. The trunk sounds exciting. I hope there are pictures to see.
     
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    Hello, Paul welcome to this fine place
     
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    paul802d New Member

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    Hi Everyone, thanks for the warm welcome

    Here's the medal haul. Napoleonic war medal from 1848 for a battle in 1814; British War Medals x2; 1914-19 Victory Medals x 2; 1914-15 star x2; Australia Service Medal and 39-45; War Medal x3; Italy Star, Africa Star; 39-45 Star x2; France & Germany Star; Defence Medal

    They belong to 5 men: A grandad, great step grandad, great grandad, a great uncle and great great uncle. As last surviving relative they all found their way into a box in my dad's loft!

    We're now busying ourselves trying to work out the stories of all
     

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    belasar Court Jester

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    Welcome Aboard Paul!
     
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    welcome paul
     
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  10. Sheldrake

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    HI

    NW5 here...
     
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    Welcome Paul, nice treasure you got there!
     
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    TD-Tommy776 Man of Constant Sorrow

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    Welcome to the Forum, Paul. Nice collection of medals.
     
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