Duplicate medals

[Guest EllenB]

Hello from a new member

Could anyone please tell me if it was possible for a soldier to be issued with duplicate medals if he had served in two different regiments? I have a medal index card for my grandad for Royal Warwickshire regiment which gives his address, very rare I know, so it is definitely him. But researching family history recently another find gives the possibility he served with South Staffs M.G.C first before re-enlisting. Both of these cards have two regimental numbers on as well and the two cards show the same medals were issued.

[Old Owl]

Hi Ellen,

Welcome to the Forum.

Yes, it is quite possible that he was awarded two sets of medals. It is not common, but never the less it did happen--is there any reference at the top of the MIC's stating 'Identical to' or similar? If there is then only one set will have been awarded.

Hope this helps?

Robert

[Guest EllenB]

Thank you Robert I will have a look and see if there is a reference as you suggest. You have given me hope I am on the right track with the family history.

[sotonmate]

You might need to see the original Medal Rolls to confirm that he was either issued with two sets,or not ! These are the rolls which are used to mark and send the medals to the recipients,so if they are all ticked off and no remarks then he got two sets !

[spof]

Hi Ellen

I have the medal rolls for the Royal Warwicks so if you can provide a name and number I can have a look for you.

Glen