Military medals wearing protocol

[ronk]

If she's the closest family member attending the service, why shouldn't she be able to wear them "in memorandum"?
Certainly, if he and his son had died, she would have inherited them anyways.

And certainly, if he had been posthumously awarded them, and his son and other close blood relatives deceased, she would have been sent them by the medal office..

I'm now more convinced they are being worn as bling!

They are her father in laws award and her husband (the son) is also going to the service wearing a medal from a disciplined civilian service. He could do as you do and wear them inside if he feels that his father should "be there".

No, its a catwalk I'm afraid!

The only upside is the RBL has sold them a wreath at profit

 

[sk93]

...and her husband (the son) is also going to the service...

Ahh.. then in that case, it's definitely wrong IMO too!
Like you say, he could either pocket his and wear his fathers (still seems a bit walty), or pocket his fathers as I do my grandfathers.
Nothing wrong with getting them out and talking about them to interested people, as you'll always be explaining that they're your fathers and your obviously proud of him..

I'd also point out I only carry my grandfather's as he left them to me, not my father.

 

[ronk]

I also inherited my grand fathers WW1 medals along with my fathers WW2 medals.

They are of great sentimental value to me and I respect the effort that they represent. They stay with me at home, locked in the safe!

I have no doubt they will go down the line when I'm gone along with the stories they came with. They will not be used in pantomime.

 

[Taz]

on a positive note, at least they are making an effort and going, many won't even give it a thought

 

[ronk]

on a positive note, at least they are making an effort and going, many won't even give it a thought

Very true they are going but not for the proper reasons!


That aside the RBL has sold an additional wreath!

 

[sk93]

on a positive note, at least they are making an effort and going, many won't even give it a thought

Two years back, the head of our support team started giving a bollocking to one of his younger subordinates for not answering the phone whilst it was ringing at 11am. Thankfully, we've got a retired RSM working for us, who gave the chap "a wee talking too"

 

[Taz]

on a positive note, at least they are making an effort and going, many won't even give it a thought

Two years back, the head of our support team started giving a bollocking to one of his younger subordinates for not answering the phone whilst it was ringing at 11am. Thankfully, we've got a retired RSM working for us, who gave the chap "a wee talking too"

2 mins is not a lot to ask

 

[sk93]

2 mins is not a lot to ask

especially when compared to an entire lifetime.

 

[Bing]

on a positive note, at least they are making an effort and going, many won't even give it a thought

That's a good point I guess. We always miss Remembrance Day services and parades because of rugby on Sunday mornings - however, every at 1100 everything stops and all the boys line up for 2 minutes silence. It's always very emotional seeing the younger generation abiding by the traditions of respect and remembrance. My son has been on a school trip to Ypres and the Somme for the last three days, and I hope when he gets back this evening he's had an experience that stays with him forever. Let we forget

 

[ronk]

-------- we've got a retired RSM working for us, who gave the chap "a wee talking too"

They're well known for their gentle and sensitive approach!

 

[mcbeee]

I lost my dad in august this year, 89 yrs old, he was a Royal Engineer, 7th Armoured Div, (the Desert Rats). He landed on D-Day, was seconded to the SAS as a demolition man, was in the occupation forces , went to Egypt around '50 or '51 then Malaysia in '55.
When I cleaned up his "stuff" I found all his medals, he always said "they were for standing in NAAFI queues" but he was proud of them and kept on rebuilding the bars and getting new ribbons when they got tatty.

I will wear them with pride when I get a chance, on the right breast.

and God help anyone I see wearing medals as "bling".....

 

[mcbeee]

Hi,

Whilst I'm here, anyone know how to resize a photo for an avatar using a Macbook, I don't get on with my mac :fuel fire:

Cheers
Andy B

open the pic in Preview, go to "tools" , pick "resize" ... dead easy

 

[Rusky]

Mc Condolences, 89 is a good innings and i think you have every right to feel immensely proud of what your Dad did. I think its a really good way of remembering and something that should be kept alive and passed down to future generations. Just my thoughts

 

[ronk]

My old boy never did apply for his medals after service - He always said the he knew what he'd done and didn't want a medal for it - It was only before he died some years ago now, that he decided that he would like them after all!

The Army medals office was in Droitwich in those days and I made the application on his behalf as he was quite unwell and obviously failing.
This was explained to them and they processed the application pdq. All credit to them in that organisation as it was a very busy time just prior to June 2004
They arrived in time for one Remembrance Day's wearing - TV on loud, Pyjamas, dressing gown and his medals!

 

[Rusky]

My old boy never did apply for his medals after service - He always said the he knew what he'd done and didn't want a medal for it - It was only before he died some years ago now, that he decided that he would like them after all!

The Army medals office was in Droitwich in those days and I made the application on his behalf as he was quite unwell and obviously failing.
This was explained to them and they processed the application pdq. All credit to them in that organisation as it was a very busy time just prior to June 2004
They arrived in time for one Remembrance Day's wearing - TV on loud, Pyjamas, dressing gown and his medals!

 

[mcbeee]

My old boy never did apply for his medals after service - He always said the he knew what he'd done and didn't want a medal for it - It was only before he died some years ago now, that he decided that he would like them after all!

The Army medals office was in Droitwich in those days and I made the application on his behalf as he was quite unwell and obviously failing.
This was explained to them and they processed the application pdq. All credit to them in that organisation as it was a very busy time just prior to June 2004
They arrived in time for one Remembrance Day's wearing - TV on loud, Pyjamas, dressing gown and his medals!

+2

 

[markeg]

With woots on this one.... No issues with spouse or son/daughter wearing them at Remembrance service. Having said that, I don't wear uniform any more, nor medals (prefer going mufti) and I don't wear my fathers/grandfathers. I remember in my own way, as everyone should.

Now, phone off as service is starting