The Medals would have been inscribed with his service number, rank, name and initials around the bottom edge. If he died and was burried overseas, a dead man's penny would have been issued to the NOK.
I know what you're going through, as I was given a WW1 medal and dead man's penny from my grandmother who has atzheimers. My great,great uncle Charles Marchand served........long story. Have fun with the research!
Dan Sicotte
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