Imperial Service Medal.

[Kevin123]

My friend is trying to find some information on her great uncles Imperial service medal. I'm not sure when it was awarded, but he worked for the post office for a number of years. The name on the medal is William Stephenson. I was wondering if anyone knew how we could find out a bit more about it. Kevin.

[Odin]

The London Gazette will tell you roughly when his ISM was awarded. It would also tell you where he was a postman. I am afraid you won't get a lot more information that easily.

Do you know his full name as that will make finding the LG entry easier - also what head is on the ISM (George V, GVI or EIIR) - all that will help narrow the search.

[Odin]

Just had a very quick search and found this entry:

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/45877/supplements/575

for a William Stephenson who was a Postal and Telegraphy Officer in Edinburgh - Jan 1973.

That would be on a medal with an Elizabeth II head and the inscription Dei Gratia Regina F.D.

[Kevin123]

Thanks for your reply Odin, I've sent you a PM. Kevin.

[Odin]

This is probably the one you want based on your PM

General Post Office - Stephenson William, Assistant Supervisor, Staines October 1962

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/42817/supplements/8352

Again this will be an Elizabeth II Head with the inscription Dei Gratia Regina F.D.

[Kevin123]

Thanks for your help Odin, you got it spot on. He lived in Egham and worked in Staines.