Honouring Our Family Members Who Served: A Dedication from Medal Register
Across the United Kingdom, almost every family carries a thread of military history. A grandfather who marched across Europe, a great‑uncle who fought in the trenches, a mother who served with courage, or a relative whose name appears quietly in a service record but whose story shaped generations.
At Medal Register, we believe these stories deserve to be remembered, protected, and passed on. Our national database was created for one purpose — to help families reconnect with the medals, records, and memories of those who served from 1899 onwards, including the Boer War, WW1, WW2, and later conflicts.
Why Their Service Still Matters Today
Military service is more than dates, ranks, and regiments. It is sacrifice, resilience, and duty. For many families, discovering a relative’s service history brings pride, closure, and a deeper understanding of where they come from.
Yet thousands of medals have been:
- lost during house moves
- stolen in burglaries
- misplaced in old boxes
- or sold decades ago when circumstances were different
When these medals disappear, a piece of family history disappears with them.
That’s why Medal Register exists — to bring those stories back into the light.
A National Database Built for Families
Medal Register is dedicated to reuniting families with:
- lost medals
- stolen medals
- missing medals
- and the service history behind them
Our database covers service from 1899 to the present day, allowing families to trace relatives who served in:
- The Boer War
- The Great War (WW1)
- The Second World War (WW2)
- Post‑war service and later conflicts
Every entry represents a life lived, a story worth telling, and a family searching for answers.
Recognising the Families Behind the Medals
This dedication is for the families who continue to search, hope, and remember.
To the sons and daughters who discover a medal ribbon in a drawer and begin asking questions.
To the grandchildren who want to know what their relative did during the war.
To the families who feel the loss of a stolen medal as deeply as the loss of the person who earned it.
Your stories matter. Your relatives’ service matters. And we are honoured to help you preserve it.
How You Can Get Involved
If your family has medals, stories, or names you’d like to explore, you’re welcome to visit our website:
http://www.medalregister.co.uk
You can also follow us on Facebook, where we share:
- missing medal alerts
- reunited success stories
- identification guides
- and family history resources
Every follow helps us reach more families and protect more stories.
A Final Word of Thanks
To all who served — and to all who continue to honour them, Medal Register is dedicated to you. Your courage, your history, and your legacy will never be forgotten.
