I am converting the despatches for other theatres of war into the new site format. Ec3410 captain henry tylerstreet, 7th rajput regiment attached to the royal artillery, is commemorated as having died on th august 1942, but it is not known if. Your feedback will help us improve the spectator archive. North russian expeditionary force and other despatches. Before 1914 nothing was worn in uniform to signify a mention in despatches. Viewing page 286 of issue 60025 the following naval service personnel are awarded the clasp to the long service and good conduct medal. Available to diamond subscribers of the site, each transcription is accompanied by a scan of the original handwritten record, as well as a link to the official citation as it appeared in the london gazette. The following despatch was submitted to the lords commissioners of the admiralty on the ijth july, 1940, by admiral of the fleet the earl of cork and orrery, g. Though not a medal, for actions during ww1, soldiers were entitled to receive a certificate and wear a decoration of a spray of oak leaves in bronze instigated in.
Lister, lac william norman r151546 mention in despatches no. Field marshal sir gerald walter robert templer, kg, gcb, gcmg, kbe, dso 11 september 1898 25 october 1979 was a senior british army officer who fought in both the world wars. During the course of the second world war he became one of the british armys most highly decorated soldiers. North russian expeditionary force and other despatches, world. Their hillclimbing powers are excellent, and they are very quiet. Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of the oranges daily chapel spring 2012 featured software all software latest this just in old school emulation msdos games historical software classic pc games software library. 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. In the twentyfirst century, war comes into our living rooms via news reports on television twentyfour hours a day. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online on. 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. I am charged to record his majestys high appreciation.
Peter jumped in quickly and the engine of the jeep rose to a crescendo, tearing off and away, following the track as best it could in the dark. Gerald walter robert templer was born on 11 september 1898 at 15 wellesley road, in colchester, essex, the son and only child of lieutenantcolonel walter francis templer, of the royal irish fusiliers, and mabel eileen templer nee johnston. The royal irish rifles became the royal ulster rifles from 1 january 1921 was an infantry rifle regiment of the british army, first created in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 83rd county of dublin regiment of foot and the 86th royal county down regiment of foot. The london gazette of 29 september 1944 announces that lt. London gazette editions 3118931970 january 1919december 1920. Conferment of the medal was announced in the london gazette and r fells earned the right to add the letters m.
The commercial gazette from london, greater london. With a heavy black beard, he possessed the outward appearance of a latterday buccaneer and was endowed with exceptional boldness and. Mentioned in despatches london gazette 11 june 1942 p2518 since missing greek distinguished flying cross london gazette 29 december 1942 p5639 in recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the war. Last night, british flares lit up the pocket constantly, and bombers were over them all night long. Untold stories of the first world war contains photos, sound recordings, postcards, official. Despatches during world war 2, submitted by commandersinchief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951. Full text of orders, decorations, medals and militaria. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online. Edition of the commercial gazette wednesday, december 2, 1891, 78 newfsatest. Wwii mentioned in despatches headache armed forces. Commers and leylands are also doing excellently, and the little skinner and rook albion still manages to keep its head up among the others. Upon formation the detachment was organised into a headquarters.
During ww1, reports from commanders in chief were published in the gazette, as the bearer of official war office and ministry of defence events. Family recollections i admire my fathers war record and his successful career, but it was the gentleman. 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. For other people named john harding, see john harding disambiguation. These despatches were written by the commanders concerned during the war and then published later in the british government newspaper of record, the london gazette. The mention in despatches is the most junior form of recognition that was announced in the london gazette. The london gazette of tuesday, the 8th of july, 1947 published by registered as a newspaper thursday, 10 july, 1947 norway campaign, 1940. Since the london gazette gives the citations for awards of the cgm but just lists recipients of the dsm, this is presumably lambs cgm and two awards of the dsm. The regiment saw service in the second boer war, the first world war, the second world war and the korean war. The commercial gazette from london, greater london, england page 4 publication. He is best known for his defeat of the guerrilla rebels in malaya between 1952 and 1954. John harding, 1st baron harding of petherton wikipedia. What if finland had been prepared for the winter war.
This list of despatches available on the long, long trail is work in progress. Latest rn awards from the london gazette 10 jan 2012. The otranto barrage consisted of a line of drifters, mostly british, which were intended to trap enemy submarines that could then be attacked with depth charges. William barclay stewart, manchester, yarn agentedwin levrthwaite, halifax, yorkshire, watchmakerpeter scott, liverpool and newcastle, timber merchant. His majesty the king has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the military medal for bravery in the field. Sister miss e, smithies was mentioned in a despatch from lieutenant general sir w. Britain has been at war on many occasions during the last 150 years. The issue or supplement number, title and date of publication are listed below.
The example of the mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary of state for war from world war one reads. Despatches during world war 2, submitted by commanders in chief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951. Full text of orders, decorations, medals and militaria see other formats. Search records of soldiers awards from the london gazette. B dated 7th february 1919 for gallant and distinguished services in the field. Rawlins 79995 of the royal regiment of artillery relinquishes his commn. Delving into the london gazette, it would appear that mike jackson missed a couple of things about his father his commission in 1942 was in point of fact a promotion from 2lt to lt as per the supplement to the london gazette, march, 1942 advising that george michael jackson 226972 was promoted from 2lt to lt. Notice is hereby given that the draft maps and statements showing all public rights of way im the. The notice type search allows you to select notices according to gazette categories. Orders, decorations, campaign medals and militaria15001. British field commanders despatches the long, long trail. In the british armed forces, the despatch is published in the london gazette. Records in the london gazette for soldiers mentioned in despatches, awarded medals, gallantry awards, promotions or special honours with forces war.
People referred to are said to have been mentioned. Royal ulster rifles wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Activities and achievements of the war were detailed, with individuals mentioned in despatches mid. Smith royal engineers, was published in the london gazette on 22 march 1945, as mentioned in a despatch for distinguished service. Mentioned in despatches for distinguished services in the successful landing operations in sicily, the messina straits, salerno and normandy 3. London gazette editions 28862156 august 1914december 1920 hm king george v, in whose name all honours and gallantry awards were granted click to enlarge 1 my thanks to the london. In some countries, a service members name must be mentioned in dispatches. Europeana is a website that provides access to millions of books, paintings, films, museum objects and archival records that have been digitised throughout europe it includes a number of specific exhibitions. Captain colin douglas maud dso dsc 21 january 1903 1980 was a royal navy officer who during world war ii commanded the destroyers somali and icarus and acted as beachmaster of juno beach at the dday landings. The commercial gazette from london, greater london, england.
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 in some countries, a service members name must be mentioned in dispatches as a condition for receiving certain. As chief of the imperial general staff, the professional head of the british army, from 195558, he was prime. Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the. Over 81,000 records of servicemen and women mentioned in dispatches during the first world war have been added to. The regiment saw service in the second boer war, the first world war, the second world war, and the korean war. 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. London gazette editions 28862156 august 1914december 1920 hm king george v, in whose name all honours and gallantry. John harding, 1st baron harding of petherton military wiki fandom. Acting lance corporal robert neill received a mention in despatches in recognition of. John harding, 1st baron harding of pethertonjohn harding.
Commissioned second lieutenant, 12th lancers, december 1895. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long trail. The following announcement was written by the folks at. Until the twentieth century news from the frontline was limited and until the second world war newspapers were the main official source. Bowers, corporal winnifred stella raf waaf 2055795 mention in despatches station eastmoor awarded as per london gazette dated 14 june 1945. Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary. Marine ernest nevard was killed when ambushed in a jeep along the. We have two austins in this column, and these are doing splendid work. Wwii mentioned in despatches headache armed forces page 1. With a heavy black beard, he possessed the outward appearance of a latterday buccaneer and was endowed with exceptional boldness and tenacity to go with it. The london gazette of 30 december 1938 advises that ralph ernest donaldson rawlins to be 2nd lt as of the 31st dec. Searching across the london, edinburgh and belfast gazettes.
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