BT 3511914-1925Registry of Shipping and Seamen: Index of First World War Mercantile Marine Medals and the British War Medal
The records were used to confirm applications for medals, to determine the award and to record the issue of medals to individual seamen. All recipients of Mercantile Marine Medals were automatically entitled to the British War Medal and this index additionally records its issue. The index details the seaman’s name and details of the medals awarded.