An Introduction to Researching British Orders, Decorations and Medals, Jim Lees

The Society enjoyed a talk by Jim Lees titled “An Introduction to Researching British Orders, Decorations and Medals.”
Jim explained the history of medals and explained how they were awarded for galantry in action, length of service or for an event.
The talk was illustrated with medals and the history of both the medals and the lives of the individuals who were awarded those medals.
Jim also gave us details of were to find the military records of those who had served in the armed forces. He proved very knowledgeable and was able to help members with their queries on the items they had brought along to have identified.
[Paul Brighton ]