JonnyH Posted 23 September , 2021 Share Posted 23 September , 2021 I have previously only researched army medals of family members, but recently discovered a relative who had served in the Royal Marines from 1905 until his death with the 2nd Royal Marine Battalion of the 63rd (Royal Naval) Division near Thiepval the day after his 30th birthday. I have found him on the Admiralty medal rolls, but need help in interpreting some of the entries. I do not know what "Univ. Leg." refers to and also would be interested to know what I. C. 3253/1917 refers to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalredcross Posted 23 September , 2021 Share Posted 23 September , 2021 I believe this is "universal legatee". This indicates that the man was deceased and the medals sent to whoever was mentioned in his will as n.o.k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyH Posted 23 September , 2021 Author Share Posted 23 September , 2021 Many thanks for that royalredcross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_history_buff Posted 23 September , 2021 Share Posted 23 September , 2021 This link to a guide to abbreviations should make for an interesting read. It has been posted on here before.https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/british-military-campaign-and-service-medals/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyH Posted 23 September , 2021 Author Share Posted 23 September , 2021 Thanks Keith, I have probably seen that guide before, just shows I should always read all the way to the bottom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horatio2 Posted 23 September , 2021 Share Posted 23 September , 2021 1 hour ago, JonnyH said: would be interested to know what I. C. 3253/1917 refers to. It refers to the 'Index Casualty' number in the Naval Records for Wills and allowed reference to the Legatee named in the Marine's Will. For Marines who died in service, the year of death usually conforms to that given in the suffix [1917 in this case]. For Marines who died after discharge, the year given in the suffix usually indicates the year of the medal claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyH Posted 23 September , 2021 Author Share Posted 23 September , 2021 Thanks haratio2, are the Naval Records for Wills searchable anywhere like TNA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horatio2 Posted 23 September , 2021 Share Posted 23 September , 2021 To the best of my knowledge they have not survived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 23 September , 2021 Share Posted 23 September , 2021 14 hours ago, JonnyH said: relative who had served in the Royal Marines from 1905 I'm assuming you found his service record? https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7820981 In case not, it is available for free download after a brief registration procedure that doesn't commit you to anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyH Posted 24 September , 2021 Author Share Posted 24 September , 2021 Thanks seaJane, yes I have got his service record and obituary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 25 September , 2021 Share Posted 25 September , 2021 Righto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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