redbaron Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Hi, I know this is a long shot but who knows.... I'm trying to locate the medals of my Great Grand Father, THOMAS WILSON. They were sold off sometime in the past (1970's????) for beer money by an uniterested family member, and now i'm trying to find them. Apparently after the WW1, Thomas Wilson built a wooden display case containing his medals, a Princess Mary christmas gift tin, postcards and photos so i suppose it would make a nice collectable display that may be easier to find than individual medals. Thomas Wilson Number: 6949 Regiment: Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry K.O.Y.L.I Rank: CPL- WO2 Any infomation would be greatly appreciated or of medal dealers in the Sheffield area. Thanks, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spada573 Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Hi redbaron. Good luck in your search for your grandfathers medals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Kiddick Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Don't know if the chap who runs this webby could help mate, http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/191418/191418.htm Or if you don't find the originals contact the KOYLI regimental place http://www.army.mod.uk/lightinfantry/history_traditions/county_regiments/koyli.htm to see if replacements can be obtained? Good luck ps/ another idea would be the Yorks n Lancs Museum in Rotherham http://www.rotherham.gov.uk/graphics/Learning/Museums/_YorkLancasterRegimentalMuseum.htm York and Lancaster Regimental Museum Walker Place Rotherham S65 1JH telephone 01709 336633 fax 01709 823631 Open: Monday to Saturday 9.30 am to 5.00 pm They may give you starting places (they might even have them in their own collection!!!??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veb2 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Hi Don't know if I can help, but think I might be related to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger_Kitty Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Doncaster museum has a whole room dedicated to the KOYLI collection, it would be worth you getting in touch with them. PM me for an email address! Edit: darnit you don't have enough posts... I'll PM you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbaron Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 Hi, Thanks for all your suggestions, it is very much appreciated and helpful. If i ever track them down i'll keep you informed. I need to have 10 posts on this site before i can contact anyone. I'm doing my family tree at the moment and it would be great if you can offer any information. Thanks again, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granma Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Tim, Try: http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/ Here's link to results of search - finding medals - http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?act=Search&CODE=show&searchid=5fb8d7958ab630c85d5090f403f47ba5&search_in=posts&result_type=topics&highlite=finding+medals Granma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRedWizard Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Tim, I would echo Granma's post: members on 1914-1918.net and its attached forum are incredibly knowledgable and helpful. JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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