MPN11
At least we have both our ancestors’ hard-earned medals from WW2, WW1 and indeed the 19th Century when they actually did something rather more than just draw their pay.
Just a bit of Truth Decay treatment required there. During the 19th Century and early 20th Century there were the following:
Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal
Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal
Volunteer Reserve Long Service & Good Conduct Medal
Sea Transport Long Service & Good Conduct Medal
Colonial Permanent Forces’ Long Service & Good Conduct Medal
Naval Good Shooting Medal
Volunteer Decoration
Ability & Good Conduct (Engineers) Medal
Territorial Yeomanry & Militia Long Service & Good Conduct Medal
The Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal
The Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal
The Empress of India Medal
Visit to Ireland Medal
Edward VII Coronation Medal
George V Coronation Medal
George V Silver Jubilee Medal
So I’m afraid it looks like great-great-great father was “blinged up bad” like those of us today - and maybe not as “hard earned” as you make out?
PS. Wishing HRH DofE a speedy recovery and that HMTQ remains at the helm for a few more years to come. Thank you both for your continued service.