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A second world war middle east operations mention in despatches. The king has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the middle east during the period 1st may, 1942, to 22nd october, 1942. Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary. Although the compartment door was jammed, sergeant allen succeeded in forcing his way out of the wreckage and, in spite of the fact that the aircraft was on fire. Sister miss e, smithies was mentioned in a despatch from lieutenant general sir w. He was killed in action along with 10 other crew at kuso bay at the battle of imbros, january 1918. Mention in despatches award certificate, issued to. The example of the mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary of state for war from world war one reads. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online on. Clarke, robert, flight sergeant 1002829, royal air force no. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long trail. B dated 7th february 1919 for gallant and distinguished services in the field.

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. 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. Also, we have another certificate dated october 1944 and signed by field marshal montgomery although it looks like a preprinted signature to me which mentions performing good service and great. Nov 05, 2014 the following announcement was written by the folks at. Mentioned in despatches london gazette 11 june 1942 p2518 since missing greek distinguished flying cross london gazette 29 december 1942 p5639. Faded waterstain to lowerinner corner, old taxstamp to lower margin of first page, one small marginal tissue repair nearly imperceptible, very good. Over 81,000 records of servicemen and women mentioned in dispatches during the first world war have been added to. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long. This was approved and details were published in the london gazette of july. The london gazette london, england, 18251962 ancestry. His grace the duke of newcastle has this day received three despatches and enclosures, of which the following are copies, addressed to his grace by general the lord raglan, g.

Britain has been at war on many occasions during the last 150 years. Search by multiple criteria to find exactly what you are looking for. A grvi memorial cross, to first war veteran colonel. 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. Recommendations for military honours and awards 19351990 the. Despatches during world war 2, submitted by commanders in chief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951.

Shop 1942 united states of america walking liberty silver. Activities and achievements of the war were detailed, with individuals mentioned in despatches mid. Prior to 2014 only one device could be worn on a ribbon, irrespective of the number of times the recipient was mentioned in despatches. 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. The range of reasons for awarding a mention in despatches was immense. The mention in despatches being sought is an award without a despatch. Search records of soldiers awards from the london gazette. London gazette despatches battle of trafalgar 1805. London gazette 8 april 1941 p2042 in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations. The gazette became the authoritative source of government and other news and is britains oldest continuously published newspaper. What he did in the munich operation was typical of the careful planning, brilliant, execution and contempt for danger which has established for wing commander cheshire a repu. The london gazette, the edinburgh gazette and the belfast gazette are published in the united kingdom and their archives are a useful source of information for finding out about your family history. Public record office air 25025 has recommendation for a military medal. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online.

K m 25 kaufman, fs henri karl r164464 distinguished flying medal no. During ww1, reports from commanders in chief were published in the gazette, as the bearer of official war office and ministry of defence events. 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. In september, 1940, this airman was the turret gunner of an aircraft which crashed in dense mist. 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. Twice mentioned in despatches london gazette 4 january 1917 and 23 august 1917 refer, he was gazetted for his d.

The london gazette a resource for family history research. A look at the london gazette and how it can help you research your ancestors. World war 2 despatches the gazette the london gazette. Gazette despatches and victoria cross citations for the first boer war 18801881 and the second boer war 18991902 are listed below. Records in the london gazette for soldiers mentioned in despatches, awarded medals, gallantry awards, promotions or special honours with forces war. Orders, decorations, campaign medals and militaria15001 by. One was gazetted when one was mentioned in the london gazette for promotion. Where no campaign medal is awarded, the oak leaf is worn directly on the coat after any medal ribbons. During ww1, reports from commandersinchief were published in the gazette, as the bearer of official war office and ministry of defence events. I am converting the despatches for other theatres of war into the new site format. Was your ancestor gazetted in the official newspaper of record in the united kingdom.

The london gazette began publishing in 1665 as the oxford gazette, and moved to london the. Compilation of despatches relating to air operations appearing as supplements to the london gazette. This archive contains all london gazette editions from the war years 19141920, 19391948, and all london gazette honours and awards in the 20 th century. The national library of australias copies direct service lets you purchase higher quality, larger sized photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages clicking on the order now button below will open the ordering form in a new window which will allow you to enter the details of your request.

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. Despatches were frequently accompanied by regular lists of those awarded medals, or whose conduct was to be noted. George cross or a mention in despatches could be awarded posthumously. This list of despatches available on the long, long trail is work in progress. In the british armed forces, the despatch is published in the london gazette. Until the twentieth century news from the frontline was limited and until the second world war newspapers were the main official source. London express newspaper archives, nov 18, 1854, p. The london gazette, supplements august 1914 january 1920 was your ancestor gazetted in the official newspaper of record in the united kingdom. Search the london gazette archive search by multiple criteria to find exactly what you are looking for.

World war ii half dollar very fine and more authentic and unique. A member of the armed forces mentioned in dispatches or despatches, mid is one whose. You may also notice other officers names who have featured in this website. Orders, decorations, campaign medals and militaria. He was also twice mentioned in despatches for conspicuous services in the gallipoli campaign, the first of which was an announcement that appeared in the supplement to the london gazette 29569 of friday, may 5, 1916, on friday, may 5, 1916, page 4519. The london gazette is an official newspaper of record for the united kingdom, published by h. Gazette world war 2 despatches, submitted by commandersinchief. Oct 17, 2005 ive tried looking on the london gazette s website but drawn a blank and would love to know why he was mentioned in despatches can anyone help. The london gazette printed announcements of promotions within the armed forces, appointments of official public offices, royal proclamations and much more. In the twentyfirst century, war comes into our living rooms via news reports on television twentyfour hours a day.

Bowers, corporal winnifred stella raf waaf 2055795 mention in despatches station eastmoor awarded as per london gazette dated 14 june 1945. Stationery office it contains legal and government notices, including notices of military honors and awards. Mentioned in despatches bernard newman pprune forums. His name was missed when the lists were published in january, because his degrees mb. British field commanders despatches the long, long trail. The mention in despatches is the most junior form of recognition that was announced in the london gazette. It was and is an honour granted with a symbol usually an oak leaf appended to a campaign ribbon without a specific medal of its own. Dudley dixon also received an award, his second bar to his dsc. To the left is a copy of the london gazette honours and awards supplement of 19th june 1945.

This is simply an introduction to the battle of trafalgar in the words of the surviving second in command of the british fleet vice admiral collingwood and recorded in what is now the london gazette. Supplement to the london gazette of tuesday 22 june, 1943 thursday, 24th june, 1943 war office, 24th june, 1943. World war 1 despatches the gazette the london gazette. 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 united kingdom in the second world war despatches published in the london gazette.

Ed were not included in the official entry in the london gazette. Newman numismatic portal at washington university in st. Nmi algfj cr u s and pairs 849 a rare pair awarded to colonel l s mellor liverpool regiment who commanded his battalion during the siege of ladysmith for which he was. Announcement of the death of charles ii on february 6 and the impending coronation of his brother james ii. The london gazette traces its origins back to king charles iis move from london to oxford during the plague of 1665.

The issue or supplement number, title and date of publication are listed below. Wwii mentioned in despatches headache armed forces page 1. This is the action rod received his mentioned in dispatches for. The london gazette, supplements august 1914 january 1920. This issue is devoted to the revolutionary war in america, and it records various correspondence from british naval officers. All were published post war and contain detailed and vital official accounts that have been much used by air historians.