Offered is 1 x full sized replica first world war mention in despatches oak leaf badge. 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. Ww2 mentioned in despatches oak leaf medal ribbon clasp. 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. Harts annual british army list 1914 dvd ww1 indexed searchable.
On 22 november 1940 the name was changed from the ampc to the pioneer corps. The australian general gordon bennett was mentioned in despatches a total of eight times during the first world war, as was field marshal sir john dill. The following officers and men have been mentioned in despatches for services in the northern and southern patrol forces submarine hunting flotillas between the 1st july and 11th november, 1918. British field commanders despatches the long, long trail. Over 81,000 records of servicemen and women mentioned in dispatches during the first world war have been added to. The collections are organized in charts according to the website they are found on. Ww1 mention in despatches research i am trying to find information about my great uncle lt cyrus radcliffe eller who was mentioned in despatches during his ww1 army service. It was instituted during world war 1 and continued being awarded for active service right up until 20 aug 1920. I am trying to find out why my late father in law was mentioned in despatches. British military gallantry medals the national archives. These, in october 1939 became the auxiliary military pioneer corps ampc, and a labour directorate was created to control labour matters.
These were also men who did not reenlist in the army prior to world war ii. 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. British gallantry, orders, decorations, and campaign ribbons. Most of the cards are for soldiers in the british army. The mid is a special clasp to signify a mention in despatches from the front. Bernard law montgomery served in wwi in the royal warwickshire regiment and was mentioned in dispatches on several occasion so that we can find him no less than four times in the mid. His father served in ww1 new zealand army attached to a british unit and was mentioned in despatches at the end of the war by field marshal haig. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long. The british gallantry and bravery awards of the first world war. This database contains service records of noncommissioned officers and other ranks who were discharged from the army and claimed disability pensions for service in wwi. As others have mentioned being mentioned in dispatches mid means that the person has been named in the official account of a military action, as published in the london gazette. 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.
Records in the london gazette for soldiers mentioned in despatches, awarded. Mentioned despatches for sale in uk view 55 bargains. For 19141918 and up to 10 august 1920, the decoration consisted of a spray of oak leaves in. Queens medal with 8 clasps, and kings medal with 2 clasps.
Atkin, royal navy, who won a mention for his gallant services at dunkirk and afterwards served in submarines during the cold war. Soldiers of the british empire or the commonwealth of nations who are mentioned in dispatches but do not receive a medal for their action, are nonetheless entitled to receive a certificate and wear a decoration. This is an original ww2 medal mentioned in despatches oak leaf for sale. An mid could simply be number, so and so served in xyz for n months. Jan 22, 2015 ww1 mentioned in despatches this one is different,its not from a high brow regiment,but from an nco in the army service corpsnamely. The notice was posted in the london gazette on 17th march 1941. M2121561 mechanic s sgt hj bradley ascit became the royal army service corps in 1918. The gallantry award medal index cards are all in wo 37223 or wo 37224. Appointed general staff officer, 2nd grade, to serve as liaison officer with g. In 1919 army order 1661919 confirmed that individuals mentioned in despatches would receive a certificate. In the british armed forces, the despatch is published in the london gazette. Sometimes erroneously called an oak leaf, the mid for service in this period, is worn on the victory medal and consisted of a single broad spray of oak leaves.
The argyll and sutherland highlanders princess louises was an infantry regiment of the british army until amalgamation into the royal regiment of scotland in 2006. British commandersinchief of a theatre of war or campaign were obliged to report their activities and achievements to the war office. Ww1 mention in despatches research i was hoping that someone may be able to help me find out how to access the mention in despatches section in documents on line tna. 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. B dated 7th february 1919 for gallant and distinguished services in the field. This is an original ww1 medal mentioned in despatches oak leaf for sale.
I am trying to find information about my great uncle lt cyrus radcliffe eller who was mentioned in despatches during his ww1 army service. This list of despatches available on the long, long trail is work in progress. All officers of the navy, army, and raf, awarded the order are appointed to the military division. In a number of countries, a soldiers name must be mentioned in dispatches as a condition for receiving certain decorations. The british empire medal bem was awarded to ranks below warrant officer for the same services as obe and mbe. Researching canadian soldiers of the first world 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. Was that for a different act of gallant and distinguished service. Ashton who served with the royal army medical corp.
Media in category british army in world war i the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. British commandersinchief of a theatre of war or campaign were obliged to. Ww2 medal mentioned in despatches oak leaf sew on style mention dispatches pd03 0 results. Since 1914 this is indicated by a small bronze silver since 1993. When the great war broke out in 1914 the regiment had two regular battalions 1st and 2nd, two militia battalions 3rd and 4th and five territorial battalions 5th, 6th, 7th.
Sister miss e, smithies was mentioned in a despatch from lieutenant general sir w. Mar 02, 2009 part of the british offensive plan was to establish forward positions for the resupply of and facilities to advancing units. Bearing in mind the perennial headaches of finding mids in the gazette especially considering that the gazette can very rarely find them at all i was wondering if anyone would be interested in having the ones we can find listed here in albeit condensed form so that we can search via a webpage. Ww2 mentioned in despatches oak leaf medal ribbon clasp sew. This page has links to british military records found online. The device was to be worn at a low angle in the centre of the ribbon of the victory medal. They cover awards granted between about 1909 and 1931. Badge measures 31mm wide and was moulded from an original ww1. 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. Activities and achievements of the war were detailed, with individuals mentioned in despatches mid. Servicemen who had performed noteworthy actions were often mentioned in these reports, therefore having been mentioned in despatches. Most of the cards contain information about campaign medals, which were generally awarded to all those who served overseas. Harts annual army list 1914, special reserve list, and territorial force list, for 1914. The code tells us that the soldier had been mentioned and was issued with the.
Mentioned in dispatches wwii citation army rumour service. At that time he would have been ground crew with 32 or briefly in sept 1940 with 79 squadron. When he was killed in action on april 6th, he was major in the 8th canadian infantry, and had seen 3 12 years service. Only one such decoration is ever worn, even when a soldier is mentioned in dispatches more than once, as was the case in the example of one captain b. 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 an army order on 12 january 1920, which could be displayed on the victory medal. The following despatch has been received by the secretary of state for war from fieldmarshal sir douglas haig, g. In september 1939, a number of infantry and cavalry reservists were formed into works labour companies.
Nov 05, 2014 the following announcement was written by the folks at. Mentioned in despatches january 1944 mentioned in despatches january 1944. Guide to british awards for gallantry or meritorious service in ww1. Original ww1 british army three place medals ribbon bar, sew on style. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long trail. Ww1 mentioned in despatches british medals and badges. Find thousands of soldiers and army nurses who had come to the notice of superior. I am converting the despatches for other theatres of war into the new site format. Royal navy and army despatches london gazette editions 28862156 august 1914december 1920 hm king george v, in whose name all honours and gallantry awards were granted click to enlarge. Medals in the memorials collection with mentioned in despatches oak leaf. I am trying to find out why my late fatherinlaw was mentioned in despatches. Since his death he has been mentioned in despatches by sir douglas haig.
If your name appeared in these lists you were said to have been mentioned in despatches. These despatches are quite formal documents but were often reported in national and regional newspapers especially those that listed casualties and honours. The british army during world war i was the largest military force that britain had put into the field up to that point. Mentioned in despatches 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. Army records section bourne avenue hayes middlesex ub3 1rf army historical branch ministry of defence main building whitehall london sw1a 2hb tel. Naval and military despatches 19141917 19141918 national roll of great war 19141918 19141921 war office list 19141921 1914. On the western front, the british expeditionary force ended the war as the strongest fighting force, more experienced than the united states army and its morale was in better shape than the french army. The example of the mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary of state for war from world war one reads. The great war 19141918, guide to british awards for gallantry or meritorious service in ww1. What does it mean to be mentioned in despatches in the.
Although not actually a decoration in itself, recognition granted to british and commonwealth soldiers singled out for what amounted to a mention in a commanderinchiefs military despatch took the form of a certificate. Dardanelles and gallipoli navy and army despatches. Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the. British war medal and victory medal with mid emblem named to 36441 sjt. 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. Mersa matruh was to be reestablished as one of these advanced bases. To be mentioned in despatches can be a condition of receiving certain decorations. Harts annual british army list 1914 dvd ww1 indexed. In several occasions also persons were mentioned in these despatches without them having received a decoration for the mentioned action. The womens records currently held at the imperial war museum, as well as the military medal collection and indian army cards, are not presently included in this database. Search records of soldiers awards from the london gazette. Mentioned in despatches soldiers and their units great. The mention in despatches is the most junior form of recognition that was. Badge measures 31mm wide and was moulded from an original ww1 badge.
If you know of an individual who received a british military medal or award for an act of. Ww1 trio medal group mentioned in despatches awarded to 36441 sergeant arthur a. Sometimes erroneously called an oak leaf, the mid for service in this period, is worn on the victory medal and consisted of a single broad spray of oak. The mention in despatches is the most junior form of recognition that was announced in the london gazette. A despatch is an official report, written by a senior commander in the field to pass on information about the progress of military operations. 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. One of the oldest imperial forms of recognition for bravery or distinguished service is when a serviceman or servicewoman was mentioned in despatches. The following announcement was written by the folks at.
Royal navy medals mid, mentions in despatches, world war 1. Lower ranks might be mentioned under honours but otherwise are largely ignored in despatched lists of casualties the numbers were just too vast. Details about harts annual british army list 1914 dvd ww1 indexed searchable. During ww1, reports from commanders in chief were published in the gazette, as the bearer of official war office and ministry of defence events. Kitcheners army displayed on spiked collar with bulldog detail, shocking surprise what the kaiser once called the contemptible little army hs851032062 cropped. Jb military antiques offered is 1 x full sized replica first world war mention in despatches oak leaf badge. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online. On leaving in 1911, he went out to british columbia, and entered the merchants bank of canada. Ww1 mentioned in despatches oak leaf medal ribbon mention mid. The british first world war victoria cross recipient john vereker, later field marshal viscount gort, was mentioned in despatches nine times, as was the canadian general sir arthur currie. Some soldiers were mentioned in dispatches mid, but do not receive a medal.
Mention in despatches commandersinchief in the field submitted periodical lists of officers and soldiers who were mentioned in. Replica ww1 mention in despatches oak leaf badge medal. Only one device was awarded per person, even if an individual was mentioned more than once. Commandersinchief in the field submitted periodical lists of officers and soldiers who were mentioned in despatches. Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary. The following year an emblem of bronze oak leaves was issued to individuals who had been mentioned in despatches between 4 august 1914 and 10 august 1920. French battleship fs bouvet lost in dardanelles 18 march 1915.
Though not a medal, for actions during ww1, soldiers were entitled to receive a. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online on. Example of a victory medal 191418 with mention in despatches british oak leaf spray. Mentions in despatches index reference books great war. British military records online genealogy familysearch wiki. British army medal index cards 19141920 the national archives.
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