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    1. [GREATWAR] WW1 MEDAL CARDS
    2. Lindsay Graham
    3. I'm new to this list, so I hope I'm not asking questions that are just too easy or have been covered before. I have obtained an image from the WW1 Medals Cards database at the British National Archives, and I am looking for some assistance to interpret it. The left hand side of the card says: Medal Roll Page -------------------------------------------------------- Victory RGA/118B 1480 (or 1780?) British do. do. 15 Star RGA/1B/5 359 The right hand side of the card, under Remarks, says Class 2: 23-2-19. RGA is Royal Garrison Artillery, in which he was a Gunner, later Acting Corporal. Does "15 Star" mean the 1914-1915 Star? What do the other codes under Roll and Page mean? Do they refer to other records that are available? What does "Class 2: 23-2-19" mean? The family believes that he was awarded a Military Medal at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, was made a King's Corporal at Loos, was Mentioned in Despatches, and was awarded the Croix de Guerre. Given the information on the Medal Card, how likely does this seem? Where can I find records of these medals and awards? I'm sorry that there are so many questions, but I hope someone can help me at least some of these queries. If it would help, I can provide an image of the Medal Card (276KB) or provide name and other details of the soldier concerned. Lindsay Graham Canberra, Australia

    05/30/2007 06:38:04