Petition · past parliament
Posthumously award service medals to the now pardoned WW1 soldiers Shot at Dawn
Closed
33 signatures
What the petition asks
In 2006 the UK govt granted a pardon to the 306 British soldiers shot at dawn for cowardice or desertion. Whilst that provided some closure for their families, I propose that their living relatives should now receive their service medals as they are as deserving as their fallen comrades.
I walked from the UK to the grave of Stockton’s George Hunter in Esquelbecq, France to ensure that his memory was preserved. His story has been a focus of our commemoration in Stockton on tees and a source of immense comfort to his grand daughter. I believe that in the spirit of reconciliation and understanding she, and the families of the other shot at dawn soldiers should receive the medals that their ancestors earned in the conflict.
Timeline
| 26 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 May 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
33
Status
Closed
Opened
26 Nov 2018
Closed
26 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.