This page was shared by a member of another of my lists, thought it might be of interest to someone. Please let us know if you have a success story as a result!: LIST OF UNCLAIMED UNION CIVIL WAR MEDALS AT THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE ARCHIVES In order to claim an ancestor's medal, a claimant must submit his or her line of descent from the veteran along with documentation to support this line of descent. To establish line of descent, claimants must include copies of primary sources, including birth, death, marriage, will, deed, military, census, Bible records, etc. Old letters, diaries, marriage announcements, or obituaries may also prove helpful in verifying a descendant's claim. Please note that a family chart submitted without further documentation is not sufficient. Kirkpatrick, David; G; 7th Reg Inf Vols Kirkpatrick, George H.; 2nd Lt.; 5th Reg Cav Vols Kirkpatrick, J. H.; H; 1st Reg Inf Vols http://www.wvlc.wvnet.edu/history/medallst.html