liliasodell Posted 8 September , 2010 Share Posted 8 September , 2010 This is a photo of a relative I only know as 'cousin Vic of the Met'. I'm trying to track down who he was (I know he was my maternal grandfather's cousin, but that's all). The photo shows him in dress uniform, wearing 3 medals. He was of the generation who served in the Great War, and I was wondering if anyone could identify the medals. They might not be war-related, but if they are, it could be another avenue to explore. The photo is from the late 1920s/early 1930s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepoy Posted 8 September , 2010 Share Posted 8 September , 2010 He is wearing a Serving Brother of the Most Venerable Order of St John of Jerusalem; 1911 Metropolitan Police Coronation Medal and 1935 Jubilee Medal. If you let me know his full name, I may be able to provide a little more information. Regards Sepoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liliasodell Posted 8 September , 2010 Author Share Posted 8 September , 2010 Thank you! I don't know his full name - Just that he was 'cousin Vic. My grandfather's surname was 'Gent' and his mother's maiden name was 'Winterburn'. Vic is a child of one of his parent's siblings. The possible surnames I've come up with (though I am missing some of the aunt's marriages) are - Gent, Winterburn, Hollis, Noon, Isham and Frankton. On looking this lot up, I've just come across a 'Frankton' child on someone else's tree - George Victor, born 1888, no other information. This could be him. If you can help at all, I would really appreciate it. Thanks again! Lilias He is wearing a Serving Brother of the Most Venerable Order of St John of Jerusalem; 1911 Metropolitan Police Coronation Medal and 1935 Jubilee Medal. If you let me know his full name, I may be able to provide a little more information. Regards Sepoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepoy Posted 8 September , 2010 Share Posted 8 September , 2010 I will sent you a PM! Sepoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_wilkin Posted 9 September , 2010 Share Posted 9 September , 2010 Interesting group and correctly identified by Sepoy. No WWI medals but probably lots of interesting stories behind this man anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 9 September , 2010 Share Posted 9 September , 2010 The photo is from the late 1920s/early 1930s. The helmet plate appears to have the cypher for George VI at the centre, so you can tie the date down to very late 1936 at the earliest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liliasodell Posted 10 September , 2010 Author Share Posted 10 September , 2010 Many thanks to all! I've now found he had a wife and 2 children. It's great to have a starting place to build from. Couldn't have done it without you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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