Victorian Campaign Medals

Norman McCormick · 28th February 2024, 07:40 PM

Hi,
Has anybody got any experience in researching Victorian Campaign Medals. I always get redirected to ancestor type websites which I'm not too keen to join. Anybody know of a simple direct way to do the research. I have a name, rank, number and regiment.
Many Thanks,
Norman.

P.S. If this topic is not apropos you can always drop me a p.m.

kahnjar1 · 9th March 2024, 04:52 AM

Hi Norman,
I do not have any experience with this sort of research but just as a suggestion try the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, assuming that the medals are British? . They may not be the correct place but could well point you in the right direction.
Stu

Norman McCormick · 9th March 2024, 06:04 PM

Hi Stu,
Thanks for your input. The medal is an 1880 Kabul to Kandahar Star to the 72nd Highlanders. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was set up in 1917 so I think this is outwith their remit. The biggest problem is that a lot of records at the National Archives were destroyed and to my knowledge approx 70% were lost in a fire so sometimes there is just a brick wall. Thanks again for your interest.
My Regards,
Norman.

kahnjar1 · 9th March 2024, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

Hi Stu,
Thanks for your input. The medal is an 1880 Kabul to Kandahar Star to the 72nd Highlanders. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was set up in 1917 so I think this is outwith their remit. The biggest problem is that a lot of records at the National Archives were destroyed and to my knowledge approx 70% were lost in a fire so sometimes there is just a brick wall. Thanks again for your interest.
My Regards,
Norman.

Still worth a try I would think. What about the Imperial War Museum? Also see here https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/72nd-r...wn-highlanders
Stu

Norman McCormick · 10th March 2024, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

Still worth a try I would think. What about the Imperial War Museum? Also see here https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/72nd-r...wn-highlanders
Stu

Hi Stu,
P.M. sent.
Regards,
Norman.

Edster · 10th March 2024, 11:24 PM

Norman,

I've found the British Badge Forum members to be very knowledgable and helpful. Certainly worth trying.

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/index.php?

Best,
Ed

Norman McCormick · 11th March 2024, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edster

Norman,

I've found the British Badge Forum members to be very knowledgable and helpful. Certainly worth trying.

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/index.php?

Best,
Ed

Thanks Ed I'll give them a go

My Regards,
Norman

28th February 2024, 07:40 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,597	Victorian Campaign Medals Hi, Has anybody got any experience in researching Victorian Campaign Medals. I always get redirected to ancestor type websites which I'm not too keen to join. Anybody know of a simple direct way to do the research. I have a name, rank, number and regiment. Many Thanks, Norman. P.S. If this topic is not apropos you can always drop me a p.m.

9th March 2024, 04:52 AM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,741	Hi Norman, I do not have any experience with this sort of research but just as a suggestion try the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, assuming that the medals are British? . They may not be the correct place but could well point you in the right direction. Stu

9th March 2024, 06:04 PM	#3
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,597	Hi Stu, Thanks for your input. The medal is an 1880 Kabul to Kandahar Star to the 72nd Highlanders. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was set up in 1917 so I think this is outwith their remit. The biggest problem is that a lot of records at the National Archives were destroyed and to my knowledge approx 70% were lost in a fire so sometimes there is just a brick wall. Thanks again for your interest. My Regards, Norman.

10th March 2024, 11:24 PM	#6
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 408	Norman, I've found the British Badge Forum members to be very knowledgable and helpful. Certainly worth trying. https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/index.php? Best, Ed