2006-09-27 04:10:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I just went through this process for my father. There is an SF180 form that you can get at this web site, http://members.aol.com/forvets/htomr.htm
You can actually order 1 set of replacement medals as an heir. I did this for my father and father-in-law and have them mounted in frames next to mine.
His discharge form, DD-214 will itemize the medals he was awarded.
You will have to give their SSN, and if possible their military service number. I had to give Air Force and Navy military numbers for each of them.
It takes a bit of time, but you can obtain a copy of their military records as well. It was interesting reading the movements of my father's ship while in the Navy.
2006-09-27 04:17:26 · answer #1 · answered by j H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the UK there are two ways. First of all campaign medals - issue to all who took part in individual campaigns - these can be identified e.g. Burma Star. Medals for gallantry like the Military Cross there's a record on line at the National Archives Website that you can search. www.tna.gov.uk That will tell you the circumstances under which they were awarded. You should then try the regimental museum for the unit he served with for more detail.
2006-09-27 11:03:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many military medal sites on the web or you can contact the MOD via their website. If you are unsure of what the medal is, try using some of the medal websites to identify them first. The MOD holds records that are available to family members, though you do have to write to them, but they would be able to furnish you with answers to your enquiry. It is more advantadgeous to have a service number (unique to all individuals) and an idea of what force (Army, navy or Airforce) and their service regiment, unit or corps.
The medals may well have your relatives surname and or number on the edge.
2006-09-27 04:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by 55472 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could also contact your local archives - they might have a copy of a newspaper - during the war the names of medal winners (and MIA, and the killed in action) were listed.
2006-09-27 04:20:51 · answer #4 · answered by family_matters 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know what they look like there are plenty of website that show pictures and eexplaine thier importance. Google it.
If you want to know the exact citation he was given you will need to go through the VA.
2006-09-27 04:16:08 · answer #5 · answered by Bill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try google the medals and see what it brings up should tell yoyu what they were awarded for i would think
2006-09-27 04:16:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put on here what they are someone will identify them for you. Do you know if they are WW1, WW2 or something else like Korea or Suez?
2006-09-27 04:18:55 · answer #7 · answered by Jane S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact the branch of service he served in. You will need his full name, date of service and ssn.
2006-09-27 04:14:13 · answer #8 · answered by fat_albert_999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try here (if british service awards):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_and_Commonwealth_orders_and_decorations
Or here (if american service medals):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awards_and_decorations_of_the_United_States_military
2006-09-27 07:55:30 · answer #9 · answered by Yonnnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://usmilitarystuff.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_6
This web site shows pictures and tells what they are for.
2006-09-27 05:51:52 · answer #10 · answered by Ha Ha Charade You Are................... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋