Medals I had a good friend who died 4yrs ago without ever claiming his medals. He served under age with the B.E.F. and came out at Dunkirk. He later served with the Commandos and landed on D.Day. Was badly wounded a week before the Armistace and flown Home. His explanation for joining the Commandos was that he was bored with being stationed in Iceland, but said it was the last time he ever volunteered for anything.
My father died without claiming his medals he never mentioned them while he was alive. I dont know if he was bothered or cared about them. He always lived one day at a time - I guess as a result of being torpedoed and never knowing if he was going to survive the next voyage. I received them on his behalf about 5 or so years ago. We are very proud to have them though. Veterans were not bothered about medals they only wanted to survive. Regards Hugh