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Hi my friend has just come across British war medal awarded to 9917 p/t L. Meldon LETNS.R.
I have done quite a bit of research on WW1 soldiers but am stumped at this regiment.
Has anyone got any idea what it could be?

I no longer have membership to ancestry,so unable to check medal card index.


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I have ancestry subscription but can you tell me exactly what to search for? Forgive me I'm not familiar with military records.
I have found a L.Mildon, regiment number 9917 from the Leinster Regiment????


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Apparently the Leinster Regiment.

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Thanks so much Christine and Nightwalker from your prompt replies.

Thought it could be the Leinster's,thanks both for your time.


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This is what I found

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http://www.leinster-regiment-association.org.uk/

Link to the site, a lot of Irish and Canadians in the Regiment

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Thanks,looks like same fella typical spelling mistake.
An old contemptible i see.
Cheers Christine

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Originally Posted by cameraman
http://www.leinster-regiment-association.org.uk/

Link to the site, a lot of Irish and Canadians in the Regiment


Thanks Cameraman.


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