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bekibird · 21-06-2013, 22:30

This has nothing to do with Accrington soliders but as you seem very good on military history I was wondering....

If a solider sent a medal back would you be able to find out why and even retrieve it?

My Great Grandfather (Harry Henry Curtis) was a Desert Rat (beyond that the family knows nothing.. born in Acton, London in 1912, dying at 214 Whalley Road, Accrington in 1992). He never talked about his experiences but I know that he got some sort of medal and sent it back. I don't know a regiment number or even a way of finding out that's cost free. If you have any thoughts about how I can go about figuring out the story I would be very grateful.

21-06-2013, 22:30	#1
bekibird Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Accrington Posts: 55 Liked: 2 times Rep Power: 0	Another one for Retlaw! This has nothing to do with Accrington soliders but as you seem very good on military history I was wondering.... If a solider sent a medal back would you be able to find out why and even retrieve it? My Great Grandfather (Harry Henry Curtis) was a Desert Rat (beyond that the family knows nothing.. born in Acton, London in 1912, dying at 214 Whalley Road, Accrington in 1992). He never talked about his experiences but I know that he got some sort of medal and sent it back. I don't know a regiment number or even a way of finding out that's cost free. If you have any thoughts about how I can go about figuring out the story I would be very grateful.