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First World War Medals

Many families have First World War medals awarded to their relatives, many lurking rather neglected in drawers and boxes.  There is no reason why current family members should not wear these medals on appropriate occasions – indeed they are encouraged to do so on Armed Forces Day and Remembrance Sunday.  They should be worn on the right breast with pride.  If there is a family story of their forebear’s involvement in the First World War, why not share it by posting it to ww1@carisbrookecastlemuseum.org.uk and it will be placed on this website. 

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