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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Ladies & Gents,
I've run into a bit of a roadblock here. Attempting to take the normal route towards securing Karmen a replacement set of medals earned by her Uncle Eddie (see the thread in Mil History), I ran into a brick wall. Apparently, Karmen is not a 'close enough' relative to fulfill the criteria for the reissuance of medals, even though there are none closer. So it's now up to you and me to find them on the open market.
I will pay a reasonable price, especially if the ones we find are in good shape with good ribbons. Just let me know, email or PM is fine, thanks. The medals we require are the following:
1939-45 Star
France and Germany Star
Defence Medal
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with Clasp
War Medal (1939-45)
Once we have acquired them, we'll then see just how good Frank Misztal's cleaning and mounting service really is... 
Thanks a lot. keep me posted.
Geoff
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Wow, Geoff ..... WHAT can I say
... you go way out of your way for me and my Uncle's history ... it's sad the VA can't issue these things under the circumstances that I seem to be the only blood link to Uncle Ed, that has shown interest and efforts to learn more and preserve his memory and history. Me, and all of you military types bend over backwards to keep the light of knowledge and memory alive ... and when I've got all of my gathered knowledge and stuff together, I'll put it all together, and pass copies to blood links especially ... and certain wonderful people, like YOU GEOFF and MARK specially, for your contributions and endless interest, help, and support ...
It would be quite wonderful to have the medals, photo ............ etc ..... properly gathered into a wonderful protectively framed display ...
Lest We Forget.
Karmen