old-ted Posted 15 February , 2008 Share Posted 15 February , 2008 Here is one for you medal experts. The photograph shows a French lady wearing a British medal. I'm no expert so hope that one of you can identify it. I know who she is and will post more on her if there is interest. Thanks in anticipation John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Johnson Posted 15 February , 2008 Share Posted 15 February , 2008 Looks like the Allied Subjects Medal http://www.omsa.org/photopost/showphoto.ph...&ppuser=126. See also this thread: http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...showtopic=14089 Hard to tell if it's silver or bronze issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-ted Posted 15 February , 2008 Author Share Posted 15 February , 2008 Thanks for that. Here is an enlargement, it's the best I can make it. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffsyeoman Posted 15 February , 2008 Share Posted 15 February , 2008 If it is a Silver one, it's a rarity; 134 issued. The roll for the Allied Subjects Medal is in WO32/5571 at the National Archives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-ted Posted 15 February , 2008 Author Share Posted 15 February , 2008 The Allied Subject Medal would fit her story. She hid a British soldier for 2 years until he was betrayed. She was then imprisoned until the war ended. Her name is Julie Celeste Baudhuin. Ive tried the National Archives on line but can't find her medal card, but may be able to visit Kew next week. Any further help or suggestions would be much appreciated. I'm afraid I do not have the medal. Thanks for your expertise. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veklee Posted 15 February , 2008 Share Posted 15 February , 2008 The Allied Subject Medal would fit her story. She hid a British soldier for 2 years until he was betrayed. She was then imprisoned until the war ended. Her name is Julie Celeste Baudhuin. Ive tried the National Archives on line but can't find her medal card, but may be able to visit Kew next week. Any further help or suggestions would be much appreciated. I'm afraid I do not have the medal. Thanks for your expertise. John her card is avaliable at NA barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Johnson Posted 15 February , 2008 Share Posted 15 February , 2008 http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...;resultcount=20 No title given (several of the Julies I searched were "Belgian Agent"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-ted Posted 15 February , 2008 Author Share Posted 15 February , 2008 Thank you all. I thought you might like to see the medal card. Keep the candle burning. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 15 February , 2008 Share Posted 15 February , 2008 Great stuff, old-ted. I now see that this relates to your thread on David Cruikshank: http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...showtopic=89268 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Johnson Posted 15 February , 2008 Share Posted 15 February , 2008 A gallant lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Blonde Posted 15 February , 2008 Share Posted 15 February , 2008 Hallo Gents, There is an interesting thread on the "Gentlemen's Military Interest Club" Forum with regards this medal under: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showforum=164 > Kingdom of Belgium > Foreign awards to Belgians WWI, British It is mainly concerned, with awards, as the title suggests to Belgians. Connaught Stranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-ted Posted 16 February , 2008 Author Share Posted 16 February , 2008 Thanks for your interest. The photo below shows the testemonial presented to Mme Baudhuin by the Lord Mayor of London, sponsord by the Daily Telegraph. We bought it at a street market in France. It was propped against a wall and we got it into a plasticbag just as the rain came pouring down. (Just lucky to save it). It is all hand scripted and includes the Cameronians badge. The colours are still very bright. Regards John & Kathleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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