In april 1721, robert walpole became what is generally regarded. In the british armed forces, the despatch is published in the london gazette. If you know of an individual who received a british military medal or award for an act of bravery, gallantry or for meritorious service between 1854 and c1990 and you want to find out whether a record of the award and why it was awarded exist, this guide will be of use. Awarded the military medal london gazette 16th august 1917 page 8420 for minor operations in june 1917. 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. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long. In the twentyfirst century, war comes into our living rooms via news reports on television twentyfour hours a day. Spencer above as pilot and navigator respectively have taken part in numerous operational sorties. Established in 1919, it was retrospective to august 1914. Military medals, honours and awards, 18121969 library and. Public record office air 25025 has recommendation for a military medal. The issue or supplement number, title and date of publication. 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. 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.
British military gallantry medals the national archives. Dowding, air officer commandinginchief, fighter command, royal air force. I have his certificate and have been trying to find what he did to receive this honour. Ive tried looking on the london gazettes website but drawn a blank and would love to know why he was mentioned in despatches can anyone help. I know there is a thread regarding how to obtain service records but i dont know if this will include these. Search and download mentions in dispatches 19141920 as recorded on medal index cards wo 372 24. I am converting the despatches for other theatres of war into the new site format. 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. The london gazette, supplements august 1914 january 1920. Private einar stokke mentioned in despatches the calgary.
Despatches during world war 2, submitted by commandersinchief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951. 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. Manson, fs alexander r68471 mention in despatches no. This list of despatches available on the long, long trail is work in progress. Mentioned in despatches world war two page 1 rootschat. In most cases only the mens name, rank, number and regimentunit appears. Flight lieutenant herbert marshall godsall mention in. 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. Mentioned in despatches by general f r earl of cavan, kp, kcb, mvo commander. 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. Rasc, and curiously, the book stafford at war 19391945 mentions a driver c. 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. 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.
His mm was reported in the lg on 141216 but the index to the gazette does not find the entry. Private einar stokke mentioned in despatches einar stokke was born in norway just after the first world war, moving to canada and settling in lougheed, alberta. British field commanders despatches the long, long trail. Public record officer air 28959, courtesy of steve brew, has recommendation for an afc intended for the 1944. Posts about despatches written by soldiers of the queen. He was mentioned in despatches london gazette, 16 april 1901, and 29 july 1902, received the queens medal with six clasps, the kings medal with two clasps, was placed on the list of. A member of the armed forces mentioned in dispatches or despatches, mid is one whose.
Where would i find the information and what they said about him. These despatches were written by the commanders concerned during the war and then. Public record officer air 28959, courtesy of steve brew, has recommendation for an afc intended for the 1944 new year honours list and downgraded to this. Short, that is, of getting his full service records from the national archives there may be some family politics with his second wife that make access difficult.
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. The king has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following. Original second world war mention in despatches certif. Oct 17, 2005 ive tried looking on the london gazettes website but drawn a blank and would love to know why he was mentioned in despatches can anyone help. The london gazette, supplements august 1914 january 1920 was your ancestor gazetted in the official newspaper of record in the united kingdom. Does anyone know how i can get a coy of the mid citation for my grandfather, from wwii. London gazette 12 may 1944 as navigator, this airman has participated in very many sorties and throughout has displayed commendable keenness and efficiency.
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. Jan 12, 2014 my maternal grand father was mentioned in despatches. Search and download mentions in dispatches 19141920 as recorded on medal index cards wo 37224. 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 abovementioned article from the gazette of montreal states that fairbanks. Our vision is to lead and transform information management, guarantee the survival of todays information for tomorrow and bring history to. This archive contains all london gazette editions from the war years 19141920. The mention appeared in the london gazette, which is now online and searchable. 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. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online on. Despatches during world war 2, submitted by commanders in chief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951. In all, 141,082 mentions were recorded in the london gazette between 1914 and 1920. 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. There are separate records for the award of campaign medals awarded purely.
Original second world war mention in despatches certificate, issued to an egyptian, iskandar gamal bey, dated 6th april 1944. Nov 05, 2014 the following announcement was written by the folks at. Also, we have another certificate dated october 1944. Gazette world war 2 despatches, submitted by commandersinchief, by issue or. Supplement to the london gazette of tuesday 22 june, 1943 thursday, 24th june, 1943 war office, 24th june, 1943.
Records and evidence of a mention the london gazette. 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. The london gazette printed announcements of promotions within the armed forces, appointments of official public offices, royal proclamations and much more. Before 2004, these mentions were recorded in the service member record, but not recognized with any decoration. The records are presented in portable document format pdf. 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. May 06, 2009 according to his papers he was mid by general sir jdp french for action on 151015, and this was reported in the london gazette on 1116. This article will look at how you can use the london gazette to research a soldier who served in the first world war. Wwii mentioned in despatches headache armed forces page 1. Research army records, military service, war records.
Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary. Search records of soldiers awards from the london gazette. Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the. In a number of countries, a soldiers name must be mentioned in dispatches as a condition for receiving certain decorations.
My grandfather refused to talk about his experiences in the war but my father says that he was twice mentioned in despatches. The mention in despatches is the most junior form of recognition that was announced in the london gazette. For the boer war 1899 1902 there is extensive correspondence and despatches as well as official recommendations. World war 2 despatches the gazette the london gazette. The following announcement was written by the folks at. George cross or a mention in despatches could be awarded posthumously. Short, that is, of getting his full service records from the national archives there may be.
B dated 7th february 1919 for gallant and distinguished services in the field. My ole grandad passed away aged 92, good innings,doubt if i will make it to 60, legend served in italy and africa. Many attached lists of men deemed worthy of a mention, though text explaining the precise reason why a particular individual was chosen is uncommon. I have also written other guides to help you research soldiers who served in the british or indian army which can be viewed by clicking on the links below. Search the london gazette archive search by multiple criteria to find exactly what you are looking for.
Robertson of 14 company rasc who, according to the staffordshire chronicle, was mentioned in dispatches for gallantry in lybia in june 1944. Gallantry and distinguished service j collins medals. Mentioned in despatches london gazette 8 june 1944 p2620. After searching the online index i found this entry. These records in series wo 373 are recommendations for military honours and. Flight lieutenant herbert godsall was mentioned in despatches and his award was promulgated in the london gazette on 1st january 1945 and in the commonwealth of australia gazette on. The issue or supplement number, title and date of publication are listed below. 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. The example of the mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary of state for war from world war one reads. Commander eric valentine frederic radclyffe dugmore, r. He was mentioned in despatches london gazette, 16 april 1901, and 29 july 1902, received the queens medal with six clasps, the kings medal with two clasps, was placed on the list of officers qualified for staff employment in consequence of service on the staff in the field, and was created a companion of the distinguished service order. World war 1 despatches the gazette the london gazette.
Wwii mentioned in despatches headache armed forces. My maternal grand father was mentioned in despatches. Robertson of 14 company rasc who, according to the staffordshire chronicle, was mentioned in dispatches for gallantry in lybia in june 1944 the author says that he was unable to find an entry in the london gazette ian. It also entitles them to wear an oak leaf on their medals. Clarke, robert, flight sergeant 1002829, royal air force no. For the first time online, leading british genealogy research website thegenealogist has released. During ww1, reports from commanders in chief were published in the gazette, as the bearer of official war office and ministry of defence events. To the left is a copy of the london gazette honours and awards supplement of 19th june 1945.
Over 81,000 records of servicemen and women mentioned in dispatches during the first world war have been added to. He never talked about his war service to his daughter sadly. Distinguished flying cross rcaf afro 80245 11 may 1945 flight lieutenant vardigans and warrant officer d. A copy of the entry in the london gazette announcing the award will be supplied. In the twentyfirst century, war comes into our living rooms via news reports on television twenty. Iskandar gamal bey, an egyptian, was mentioned in despatches on 6th april 1944. Enter name of person or any words that might appear in notice, such as peter smith. For some records the date will refer to the date of announcement in the london gazette. Stokke, canadian infantry corps, was published in the london gazette on 21st. The date was 28th november 1944 and, having trawled unsuccessfully through the london gazette pdfs of that date, i am stuck. We have no idea what this was for but would like to find out.
Sister miss e, smithies was mentioned in a despatch from lieutenant general sir w. Prior to 1979 only the victoria cross and george cross or a mention in despatches could be awarded posthumously. Recommendation for award for darbyshire, edward leonard. Sir robert walpole becomes britains first prime minister. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online. Each recommendation provides a detailed summary of the action or deed carried out by the person who earned the award. 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. Search by multiple criteria to find exactly what you are looking for. It was not a common honour with, for example, only twentyfive out of 1,000 members of the royal newfoundland regiment in the first world war mentioned in despatches. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long trail. The united kingdom in the second world war despatches published in the london gazette. Some citations can be found in the london gazette or in records not held by lac. Activities and achievements of the war were detailed, with individuals mentioned in despatches mid. This is the action rod received his mentioned in dispatches for.
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