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Old 27-07-17, 03:30 PM
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Was shown this impressive South Africa, Afghanistan, WWI framed medal group in the pub last night.

Apologies for poor Iphone image, but am wondering if anyone knows of any further info about Private Norman Nathaniel Wallace Wells, who appears to have served in the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons?

Many thanks for any info.

All the best to all

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Old 27-07-17, 07:49 PM
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It might be the light, but to me the rims look like they've been worn down. Re-named. If not, its a nice group.
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Old 28-07-17, 09:48 AM
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Ia agree with Andy the first three look renamed common practice after Reclaiming from a pawnbrokers shop

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Old 28-07-17, 09:58 AM
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Interesting! I'll ask the owner if I can look into it.

In the meantime, any leads towards further info on this soldier wd be much appreciated.

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Old 28-07-17, 10:23 AM
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William,

A search of military records on Ancestry does not produce any immediate matches.

Can you please say what the inscriptions on the medals are ?


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Old 28-07-17, 11:00 AM
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The only N Wells who served with the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons that I can find does not appear to have served in Afghanistan and forfeited his QSA and KSA. No trace of Great War service either. It would be interesting to know what is impressed on the medal rims.
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Old 28-07-17, 11:19 AM
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There are Great War medal index cards for the following:

Norman Wells. Royal Field Artillery 82862

Norman Wells. Royal Garrison Artillery 27544

Norman Wells. Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment, Labour Corps 64507, 443645

Norman Wells. The King's (Liverpool) Regiment 113379

Norman Wells. Manchester Regiment, The King's (Liverpool) Regiment 2861, 332951

Norman Albert Wells. 1st Hereford Regiment

Norman Buist Wells. Royal Air Force

Norman H Wells. Royal Garrison Artillery 62445

Norman J Wells. Royal Garrison Artillery 233126, 1418538

Norman S Wells. Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment, Labour Corps, Bedfordshire & Herts Regiment 47403, 73863,
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Old 28-07-17, 11:39 AM
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I knew that you could forfeit a gallantry medal for a later crime but why would you forfeit a campaign medal? Sorry if that is a basic question but I am not a medal buff.

Answered my own question:

http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/fo...edals-forfeit/
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Old 28-07-17, 01:53 PM
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All very interesting; many thanks Gentlemen.

If I can get another look at the medals, I will try to get more info. Though am not sure how to tell this very nice retired couple that their ancestor may not be all they think he is!

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The only N Wells who served with the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons that I can find does not appear to have served in Afghanistan and forfeited his QSA and KSA. No trace of Great War service either. It would be interesting to know what is impressed on the medal rims.
Very many thanks indeed, High Wood, for this good work. It is much appreciated. Thank you again!

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