Post 1920, for the issue of a kings commendation for brave conduct or a mention in despatches, a bronze emblem of a single oak leaf was worn on the appropriate. You would need to get a copy of his war record first which should have details of why he was mentioned in dispatches the 19391945 medal is separate the mentioned in despatches if some sort of honour for something he had done. The following announcement was written by the folks at. This officer, flying a spitfire, was compelled to bale out in northern france on 23rd july 1941. Ww2 mentioned in despatches oak leaf medal ribbon clasp sew. Hi bb, as jerome says you may well find his mid listed in the gazette, london gazette home page its a bit of a black art searching it but if you have a service number you might just find him, though it seems far from all were listed, and any sort of citation is very unlikely.
My grandfather refused to talk about his experiences in the war but my father says that he was twice mentioned in despatches. Despatches during world war 2, submitted by commandersinchief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951. A soldier mentioned in dispatches or despatches mid is one whose name appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high command, in which is described the soldiers gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy. Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the. I understand that members of the rasc were often attached to other units and that could make it difficult to find out why he was mentioned in despatches. Ww2 medal group, medical services attributed to taggart. In view of this noncommissioned officers merit, she is recommended for an award of mention in despatches. Reed first served as a corporal in the tyne electrical engineers, before being commissioned as a second lieutenant in the durham fortress engineers on 25 june 1915. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long trail. Search records of soldiers awards from the london gazette. Between 1937 and 1939, he was the commanding officer of raf calshot in hampshire, england.
The following officers have been mentioned in despatches. On the golden list was a rasc bakery commanded by a warrant officer, who, not long before, had been forced to evacuate his well establish position in matruh. The undermentioned officer has been mentioned in despatches. The commandersinchief of each theatre of war infrequently submitted a despatch to the war office, outlining the events since the previous despatch and listing those men who had been nominated as worthy of a mention. He was made pilot officer in february 1943, before being promoted from pilot officer to flying officer in august 1943. Overview history 2 pages of the mentioned in despatches. This is an original ww2 medal mentioned in despatches oak leaf for sale. This list of despatches available on the long, long trail is work in progress. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online for the first time online, leading british genealogy research website thegenealogist has released over 81,000 records of records of mentioned in dispatches from the first world war, linked to citations from the london gazette. The example of the mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary of state for war from world war one reads. I am converting the despatches for other theatres of war into the new site format. Commanding officer, 227 squadron raf berka, libya shot down off the coast of greece. B dated 7th february 1919 for gallant and distinguished services in the field. Peter rowland ackernley pilot officer raf mentioned in despatches.
From the militia he joined the manchester regiment, and served in the south african war medal, with 3 clasps. Commanding officer, 14 squadron raf western desert 11. Despatches during world war 2, submitted by commanders in chief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951. Is there any way i can find more about these despatches, and more importantly. Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary. Jan 12, 2014 chief stoker john joseph edwards pk62940 ship or unit unknown was gazetted for a mention in despatches on 28 november 1944 page 5459 for gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of allied forces on the coast of normandy. Recommendations for military honours and awards 19351990 the. Mentioned in despatches bernard newman my grandfather was mentioned in despatches in ww1, i have the certificate but was wondering if it is possible to get a look at the actual mention i know its not aviation related apart from the fact that his ww2 french legion du honeur is signed by dassault. We have no idea what this was for but would like to find out.
An officer in the royal navy, macgregor was appointed commander of the destroyer arun in 1914 and was mentioned 3 times in despatches 30194, 30900 posthumously. Worth a mention australian army mentioned in despatches ww2. Yes i noticed that but i was just explaining the term accountant branch. Crisop, richard, corporal 988091, royal air force volunteer reserve mention in despatches awarded as per london gazette dated 1 october 1946. Air officer commanding, raf palestine and transjordan.
British commanders in chief of a theatre of war or campaign were obliged to report their activities and achievements to the war office in the form of despatches, which were published in the gazette. Browne croomes, 18951899 was in the cricket and football elevens. While a prisoner of war in japanese hands, this airmans work was of immense value to the administration of the three prison camps in which he was. Both were royal engineers units of the territorial force, engaged in coastal defence works in the northeast. Ww1 mentioned in despatches ww1 mentioned in despatches. Ww2 mentioned in despatches group, maritime royal artillery attributed to dickens. British field commanders despatches the long, long trail. I have terrible trouble with gazette searches but know a few chaps that seem to know how to. Distinguished flying cross london gazette 2 october 1945 p4858 in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations.
Lieutenant sparrow and corporal reddie, both of the new south wales infantry, were mentioned in despatches sent by lieutenant general sir g. Recommendations are also available for the military medal, meritorious service medal and in some cases mentions in despatches. Second world war most recommendations survive for the raf. Since 1993, the mention in despatches has been reserved for gallantry during active operations.
Although generally regarded as the mid for world war ii and up until 1994, this commendation was actually awarded from 20 aug 1920 following the cessation of the issue of the previous design won during ww1. One of the oldest imperial forms of recognition for bravery or distinguished service is when a serviceman or servicewoman was mentioned in. The main road from alexandria runs direct to the southern side of matruh, but there is an alternative route by which it is possible to reach the barracks area without passing through the town. The mention in despatches is the oldest form of recognition of gallantry within the uk armed forces.
Post 1920, for the issue of a kings commendation for brave conduct or a mention in despatches, a bronze emblem of a single. British commandersinchief of a theatre of war or campaign were obliged to report their activities and achievements to the war office in the form of despatches, which were published in the gazette. In several occasions also persons were mentioned in these despatches without them having received a decoration for the mentioned action. When the european war of ww2 began in 1939, he was the commanding officer of no. Died december 1942 in operations over the north sea. In the british armed forces, the despatch is published in the london gazette. Commanding officer, 272 squadron raf flew beaufighters 10. Mentioned in despatches national museum of the royal new. Obituary calverley trevelyan hancock b social 1893 obituary george lockhart greenshields g social 1890 obituary alexander nelson hood d social 1887. She has the letters which accompanied the oak leaves, but i cant find the gazette entries for the dates either. Mentioned in despatches london gazette 14 june 1945. Both chaps are sadly no longer with us, but one of my uncles has got two children still alive whom i have no contact with. In january 1943, he was appointed commanding officer of raf west malling.
Ww2 mentioned in despatches group, raf flying officer attributed to settle. Royal air force officers 19391945 b unit histories. Mentioned in dispatches wwii citation army rumour service. In a number of countries, a soldiers name must be mentioned in dispatches as a condition for receiving certain decorations. A member of the armed forces mentioned in dispatches or despatches, mid is one whose name appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high command, in which his or her gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy is described. Hi folks, i only learned last week from my 85 year old mother that both her brothers were mentioned in despatches during ww2. A member of the armed forces mentioned in dispatches or despatches, mid is one whose name appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high command. He was killed in action along with 10 other crew at kuso bay at the battle of imbros, january 1918, when in command of hms monitor 28.
A valuable research tool for family history, genealogy, medal collectors and professional australian ww2 researchers. Ww2 mentioned in despatches oak leaf medal ribbon clasp. Mentioned in despatches originally a mention in despatches was the means of brining an individuals gallantry or good services to the notice of a higher authority and the names were generally embodied in a commanderinchiefs despatch report on a particular battle or action or listed at the end of such a report. One of the oldest imperial forms of recognition for bravery or distinguished service is when a serviceman or servicewoman was mentioned in despatches. While a prisoner of war in japanese hands, this airmans work was of immense value to the administration of the three prison camps in which he was confined. Nov 05, 2014 the following announcement was written by the folks at.
For the first time online, leading british genealogy research website thegenealogist has released over 81,000 records of records of mentioned in dispatches from the first world war, linked to citations from the london gazette. A ww2 mentioned in despatches medal group awarded to flying officer harry settle raf. I know there is a thread regarding how to obtain service records but i dont know if this will include these. Only a short time ago he was mentioned in despatches mesopotamia, and was awarded the d. Army despatches including those with accounts of naval operations and mentions also two raf despatches. Townsend joined the royal air force in 1933 and trained at raf cranwell. Mentioned in despatches bernard newman pprune forums. British forces in salonika, for distinguished service, is acting captain william e. Chief stoker john joseph edwards pk62940 ship or unit unknown was gazetted for a mention in despatches on 28 november 1944 page 5459 for gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of. In some countries, a service members name must be mentioned in dispatches. He later became commanding officer of raf drew in april 1942 and commanded no. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online. A soldier mentioned in dispatches or despatches mid is one whose name appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high.
Royal navy medals mention in despatches, mid, world war 1. He was commissioned a pilot officer on 27 july 1935. The mention in despatches is the most junior form of recognition that. William ernest reed was born at jarrow, tyneside, on 23 march 1896 world war i. Mar 02, 2009 the main road from alexandria runs direct to the southern side of matruh, but there is an alternative route by which it is possible to reach the barracks area without passing through the town. Ive asked my friend for copies of any documents she has for her fathers war service in the hope that might help.
Oct 09, 2015 you would need to get a copy of his war record first which should have details of why he was mentioned in dispatches the 19391945 medal is separate the mentioned in despatches if some sort of honour for something he had done. May 06, 2009 the mention in despatches is the oldest form of recognition of gallantry within the uk armed forces. Only raf officers of ranks below air commodore will be shown here in detail. A despatch is an official report, written by a senior commander in the field to pass on information about the progress of military operations. A week later, flight noted that reed had been mentioned in despatches.
In the list just published of those who have been mentioned in despatches by lieut. In january 1942, as i expected to be called up, i volunteered to join the w. Michael barton appleby flight sergeant in royal air force, lost his life in. All officers of the navy, army, and raf, awarded the order are appointed to the military. Sister miss e, smithies was mentioned in a despatch from lieutenant general sir w. Commandersinchief in the field submitted periodical lists of officers and soldiers who were mentioned in despatches. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long. Squadron leader william frederick quilliam raf ww2 which. Mentioned in despatches for distinguished services in the successful landing operations in sicily, the messina straits, salerno and normandy 3.
There is the chance that there may be more than one squadron leader with the same name or this might be the same officer who ceased flying and transferred to the accountant branch. Graham praised the camel corps and named these men as among those whom i would notice. Empire elgar went to archangel and did not return until returning to loch ewe as part of ra59a on 5 sep 1944. Im helping a friend whos father was mentioned in despatches twice. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online on. Settle was a leading aircraftman in the raf, and was commissioned as an acting pilot officer in december 1942. The queens commendation for bravery and queens commendation for bravery in the air are similarly awarded to mark specific acts of gallantry. The mention in despatches is the most junior form of recognition that was announced in the london gazette.
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