Vanguard enabled the ship to be taken into and maintained. K m 25 kaufman, fs henri karl r164464 distinguished flying medal no. The bombing campaign conducted against germany and germanoccupied europe in the second world war was, and remains, one of the most controversial operations of the entire war. London evening news newspaper archives, nov 5, 1914, p. This issue is devoted to the revolutionary war in america, and it records various correspondence from british naval officers reporting their. Index searches return the year, quarter and page number for a particular notice of interest, and allow. Sir arthur harris despatches on war operations 1942 1945 grehan, john, mace, martin. Corporal roy mundine enlisted in the australian regular army on april 1966 and after allocation to 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, served in south vietnam in 196667. 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. The following announcement was written by the folks at. 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. A single oak leaf emblem is worn to signify a mentionindespatches and the silver oak leaf signifying a kings commendation for brave conduct is worn on this medal. Mentioned in despatches bernard newman pprune forums.
Orders, decorations, campaign medals and militaria by. Compilation of despatches relating to air operations appearing as supplements to the london gazette. Chief stoker albert thomas butler, royal navy, was killed on 2 october 1942. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long. You may also notice other officers names who have featured in this website. Officer 1st april 1942, in india whilst commanding 159 squadron, and granted. Activities and achievements of the war were detailed, with individuals mentioned in despatches mid. Until the twentieth century news from the frontline was limited and until the second world war newspapers were the main official source. In the british armed forces, the despatch is published in the london gazette.
Clarke, robert, flight sergeant 1002829, royal air force no. World war 1 despatches the gazette the london gazette. Mentioned in despatches definition of mentioned in. Hm king george v, in whose name all honours and gallantry awards were granted click to enlarge 1 my thanks to the london gazette for placing all this information in the public domain 2 all naval, army and raf despatches are listed, even though some are headings only. Where no campaign medal is awarded, the oak leaf is worn directly on the coat after any medal ribbons. 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. Only the mentionedindespatches multipleleaved emblem is worn on this medal when it was awarded for wwi.
Here is a dramatic account of life in the army service corps taking water to the thirsty troops one terrible day in mesopotamia. Smith royal engineers, was published in the london gazette on 22 march 1945, as mentioned in a despatch for distinguished service. Prior to 2014 only one device could be worn on a ribbon, irrespective of the number of times the recipient was mentioned in despatches. Eligible personnel who had been mentioned in dispatches during the war were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Oil on canvas by alfred reginald thomson 18941979, 1942 c, inscribed above sitters right shoulder. Mentioned in despatches synonyms, mentioned in despatches pronunciation, mentioned in despatches translation, english dictionary definition of mentioned in despatches. To the left is a copy of the london gazette honours and awards supplement of 19th june 1945. The london gazette was first published by king charles ii in 1665, during the plague and became the official journal of the british government. Nickel plated marked on back with military arrow a 64205. Halflength portrait of one rider with another behind, flames rising in night sky. This officer, flying a spitfire, was compelled to bale out in northern france on 23rd july 1941.
The london gazette archives university of pennsylvania. 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. The british issue medals were made of cupro nickel. Much of bomber commands effort was what was defined as area. B dated 7th february 1919 for gallant and distinguished services in the field. All were published post war and contain detailed and vital official accounts that have been much used by air historians. His name was mentioned in despatches after the falkland islands action. Stationery office it contains legal and government notices, including notices of military honors and awards publication history. The gazette became the authoritative source of government and other news and is britains oldest continuously published newspaper. He was on the staff of headquarters new guinea force. Sister miss e, smithies was mentioned in a despatch from lieutenant general sir w. This database contains issues of the london gazette historical background.
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. Dudley dixon also received an award, his second bar to his dsc. In april 1945, formidable joined the british pacific fleet and suffered a number of kamikaze attacks, during one of which chief petty officer chambers escaped death by inches. The uk war medals were made from cupro nickel, whilst the canadian war medal are made from silver. Crucially, the database also contains individuals who. Wwii mentioned in despatches headache armed forces.
White was mentioned in despatches in the london gazette of 30 june 1942 in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the middle east during the period july 1941 to october 1941. 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 obverse shows the winged, fulllength, fullfront, figure of victory, with her left arm extended and holding a palm branch in her right hand. Supplement to the london gazette of tuesday 22 june, 1943 thursday, 24th june, 1943 war office, 24th june, 1943. This is the action rod received his mentioned in dispatches for. The mention in despatches is the most junior form of recognition that was announced in the london gazette. The london gazette is an official newspaper of record for the united kingdom, published by h. Search by multiple criteria to find exactly what you are looking for. British war medal 193945 with mentioned in despatches.
In the twentyfirst century, war comes into our living rooms via news reports on television twentyfour hours a day. Faded waterstain to lowerinner corner, old taxstamp to lower margin of first page, one small marginal tissue repair nearly imperceptible, very good. Mentioned in despatches, london gazette 20th january 1921. Britain has been at war on many occasions during the last 150 years. By his general management of the machinery and stokers under his orders in h. 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. The publication is britains oldest continuously printed newspaper. We publish the following account of an exciting adventure in mesopotamia in justice to the gallant men of the a. Dispatches in the first quarter century of history.
In its first century of print, the gazette reported foreign and shipping news and official notices. Despatches during world war 2, submitted by commandersinchief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951. World war 2 despatches the gazette the london gazette. Read london evening news newspaper archives, nov 5, 1914, p. It was meant to serve as the top award that could be awarded to civilians and military personnel. The london gazette, supplements august 1914 january 1920.
Over 81,000 records of servicemen and women mentioned in dispatches during the first world war have been added to. London gazette edition in brackets dover patrol 29680 east african campaign 303. Mentioned in despatches london gazette 11 june 1942 p2518 since missing greek distinguished flying cross london gazette 29 december 1942. The london gazette london, england, 18251962 ancestry. His bravery, calmness and leadership under these attacks earned him a mention in despatches, gazetted on 14 june 1945 supplement to the london gazette confirms. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online. The london gazette traces its origins back to king charles iis move from london to oxford during the plague of 1665. Table of contents for british military operations in egypt. 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. 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. Citation accompanying the award of mentioned in dispatches to cpl. London gazette 8 april 1941 p2042 in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations. The canada medal was an honour created in 1943 as part of an attempt to establish an indigenous honours system in canada.
Public record office air 25025 has recommendation for a military medal. Medalmedaille, orders, decorations and medals of the. 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 decorations. During ww1, reports from commandersinchief were published in the gazette, as the bearer of official war office and ministry of defence events. 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. Search records of soldiers awards from the london gazette. Details published in the london gazette of this date. The london gazette began publishing in 1665 as the oxford gazette, and moved to london. I am charged to record his majestys high appreciation. Over time, along with providing notice of changes to laws and.
He was mentioned in despatches london gazette 9 march 1897, received the medal, and was. Find thousands of soldiers and army nurses who had come to. The united kingdom in the second world war despatches 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. Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the. The increase in demand for civilian honours during the second world war led to the creation of a committee to examine honours in canada. 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. Before 1914 nothing was worn in uniform to signify a mention in despatches. Orders, decorations, campaign medals and militaria15001.
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. Orders, decorations, medals and militaria dix noonan webb. Those war medals issued to british personnel were not officially named. Motorcycle despatch rider dated later than originally documented, due to type of helmet and greatcoat. Table of contents for british military operations in egypt and the sudan. All content is available under the open government licence v3. A swiss made 15 jewels, 3 three adjustments black faced, militarily army officers pocket watch. Wwii mentioned in despatches headache read 7703 times spook.
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