Gazette world war 2 despatches, submitted by commandersinchief. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long trail. He was the youngest of three brothers edward, hew, and robert who all rose to command divisions or corps during the war. Gallipoli campaign western front battle of amiens second battle of the somme battle of the hindenburg line. Private moore worked hard under a heavy fire, distributing ammunition. 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. With france conquered, hitler could now turn his forces on germanys sole remaining enemy. British forces in salonika, for distinguished service, is acting captain william e. Gen reginald byng stephens 18691955 find a grave memorial. Search records of soldiers awards from the london gazette. During the first world war, commanders issued despatches outlining military operations. A great war mentioned in despatches mid ceritificate of no. Member of the australian senate australian high commissioner to canada. Robert fanshawe british army officer military wiki.
The following officers and men have been mentioned in despatches for services in destroyer and torpedo boat flotillas during the period ending 31st december, 1917. The mid was awarded for services rendered in mesopotamia. 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. An uncle of mine was a british officer during world war two, and received this honour. London gazette editions 2962330447 june 1916december 1917. Both chaps are sadly no longer with us, but one of my uncles has got two children still alive whom i have no contact with. Award of a mention ranked below mc or mm and could be for gallantry in action or for a wide range of services on and off the battlefield. From world war i and world war ii airplanes to the fastest fighter jets, youll find detailed aircraft information about ww1, ww2, and postwar airplanes. Post ww2 some recommendations for postwar conflicts are available. The distinguished conduct medal dcm, second only to the victoria cross, was. By the end of the war 11 battalions comprising more than 15,000 soldiers 66% of whom came from jamaica had seen action. I am converting the despatches for other theatres of war into the new site format. 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.
Mentioned in despatches bernard newman pprune forums. They appear to have been compiled by a central japanese authority which has not been identified. Mentions made during the two world wars or colonial conflicts were accompanied with awards of a. 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. Prince philips war heroics revealed after 60 years uk. Despatches during world war 2, submitted by commandersinchief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951.
Records in the london gazette for soldiers mentioned in despatches, awarded medals, gallantry awards, promotions or special honours with forces war. Historically 19th century and some of the interwar colonial frontier wars despatches filed by field commanders did single out individual personnel for mention though rarely with any details as to why they were being mentioned. The canadians in italy, 1943 1945, volume ii of the official history of the canadian army in the second world war, by lt. Royal lancaster regiment 2nd battalioncolonel m crofton, commanding, reports that 2nd lieutenant j stansfield, 2nd battalion gordon highlanders, attached to ambulance company, was conspicuously energetic throughout whole day under fire, and doing splendid work for wounded. During ww1, reports from commandersinchief were published in the gazette, as the bearer of official war office and ministry of defence events. Thomas william glasgow history of world war i ww1 the. The new mid emblem was accompanied by a certificate similar to.
Royal engineers in the second world war 19391945 the. A member of the armed forces mentioned in dispatches or despatches, mid is one whose. My ole grandad passed away aged 92, good innings,doubt if i will make it to 60, legend served in italy and africa. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the second world war. View american english definition of mentioned in dispatches. Official history of the second engineers in the world war, 19161919.
If your name appeared in these lists you were said to have been mentioned in despatches. Definition and synonyms of mentioned in dispatches from the online english dictionary from macmillan education this is the british english definition of mentioned in dispatches. Thomas william glasgow history of world war i ww1 the great war history of the airplane over 10,000 airplane videos and growing. Royal navy medals mention in despatches, mid, world war 1. This is the british english definition of mentioned in dispatches. Honours for services in destroyer and torpedo boat flotillas. Can anyone advise if its possible to find out any of the details leading to this recommendation. London gazette editions 2886129654 august 1914july 1916. Jul 22, 20 special discount hp envy 14 beats notebook extreme 16gb ram intel core i72860qm second generation quad processor 2.
The example of the mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary of state for war from world war one reads. The second world war kindle edition by beevor, antony. It was instituted during world war 1 and continued being awarded for active service right up until 20 aug 1920. Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the. British commandersinchief of a theatre of war or campaign were obliged to report their. 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. To maintain the authenticity of the dispatches, the military style of writing has been followed in the text as far as possible.
Majorgeneral sir robert fanshawe kcb, dso 5 november 1863 24 august 1946 was a british army general during the first world war, who commanded the 48th south midland division from 1915 to 1918. Those for suez as well as royal navy and royal marine personnel who served ashore in the falklands war can be obtained. Living warbirds is your largest aircraft and aviation resource. However, first and second world war despatches such as those published in the london gazette dealt with the. In addition to commanding saaf squadrons and wings, he also commanded raf bomber groups. If you would like to send us a present, a donation, no matter how small, would be much appreciated, annually we need to raise enough funds to pay for our web hosting or this site will vanish from the web. Before the war commenced, whilst a lance corporal with the 2nd bn.
Kings commendation for brave conduct 19161952 military. Well be creating a more detailed profile on lt col lett in the coming weeks but its worth noting that he had served in the queens own rifles prior to the second world war. Indochina, madagascar, korea, suez crisis, gulf and kosovo. In several occasions also persons were mentioned in these despatches without. Compiled by the regimental headquarters, second engineers topics. Sister miss e, smithies was mentioned in a despatch from lieutenant general sir w. 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. Six years of war, the army in canada, britain and the pacific, volume i of the official history of the canadian army in the second world war, by col. 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 unit standard is then decorated with the corresponding croix.
The issue or supplement number, title and date of publication are listed below. He was a corporal in raaf, serving in signalwireless units in the png area 19431946. Despatches during world war 2, submitted by commanders in chief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951. Obviously as these were released during the war they contained elements of propaganda, censorship and genuine ignorance of many facts.
During world war i it was recognized that there was no suitable award to recognize acts of bravery by civilians such as the seamen of the british merchant navy that did not merit a specific gallantry medal, and for acts of gallantry during which the person performing the act lost their life only the victoria cross could be awarded posthumously at that time. A remarkable act of heroism by prince philip that saved scores of lives during the second world war has been revealed after 60 years by a grateful fellow veteran. George cross or a mention in despatches could be awarded posthumously. British army medal index cards 19141920 the national archives.
Following actions in world war 1 it was common for the british to release various despatches and statements, often via the first lord in the house of parliament. A mention in despatches is always spelt with an e, though in modern times referred to as an mid. When going through his papers from ww2, found something that said about being mentioned in dispatches and not much. Great britain, which was protected from the formidable german army by the waters of the english channel. View american english definition of mentioned in dispatches change your default dictionary to american english.
In the list just published of those who have been mentioned in despatches by lieut. Definition and synonyms of mentioned in dispatches from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. Activities and achievements of the war were detailed, with individuals mentioned in despatches mid. My grandfather refused to talk about his experiences in the war but my father says that he was twice mentioned in despatches. Is there any way i can find more about these despatches, and more importantly, would i be eligible to get copies. On july 16, 1940, hitler issued a directive ordering the preparation and, if necessary, the execution of a plan for the invasion of great britain. 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 mention in despatches is the most junior form of recognition that was announced in the london gazette. Oct 24, 2017 emblems granted for mentions during the second world war were worn in the centre of the 19391945 war medal. The references below will help you locate soldiers mentioned in despatches.
The mid is a special clasp to signify a mention in despatches from the front. Soldiers and other personnel australians in world war 1. Jul 17, 2008 however after the end of world war i, army order 1661919 sanctioned the issuing of certificates to all personnel of the navy, army, and royal air force, and to members of the indian, dominion, colonial and egyptian forces who from time to time had been mentioned in military despatches during this particular war by a commander in the field. Special discount hp envy 14 beats notebook extreme 16gb ram intel core i72860qm second generation quad processor 2. The 1st of september 2019 is the wartime memories projects 20th birthday. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long. Oct 10, 2012 war despatches narrates, for the first time, the inside story through original dispatches by the army commander from the war zone.
He began the war as commanding officer of the 2nd battalion the rifle brigade 191415, was promoted brevet colonel, appointed a companion of the order of st michael and st george and of the order of the bath and promoted temporary brigadier. In several occasions also persons were mentioned in these despatches without them having received a decoration for the mentioned action. Lord jellicoe was the only son but sixth and youngest child of. Over 81,000 records of servicemen and women mentioned in dispatches during the first world war have been added to. Mentioned in dispatches phrase definition and synonyms. Recommendations for military honours and awards 19351990 the. Do you want to create your own battlefield tour to sights of wars from the past. This series comprises some 50,000 preprinted cards of uncertain provenance. This list of despatches available on the long, long trail is work in progress. The mention in despatches is the most junior form of recognition that was. World war 2 despatches despatches during world war 2, submitted by commanders in chief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951. The british gallantry and bravery awards of the first world war. Mentioned in despatches certificate of naik sohan singh, 90th punjabis. The following announcement was written by the folks at.
The card may mention the theatre of war entered, such as 1 france, but. George jellicoe, 2nd earl jellicoe interesting stories. In addition, during the first world war an emblem of bronze oak leaves which signified that the medal recipient had received an mid was also worn on the ribbon of the victory medal. 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.
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 in a number of countries, a soldiers name must be mentioned in dispatches as a condition for receiving certain decorations. Since the second world war a significant number of british army personnel have. World war 1 and 2 love stories with army military romances. Japanese index cards of allied prisoners of war and internees, second world war description. Emblems granted for mentions during the second world war were worn in the centre of the 19391945 war medal.
However after the end of world war i, army order 1661919 sanctioned the issuing of certificates to all personnel of the navy, army, and royal air force, and to members of the indian, dominion, colonial and egyptian forces who from time to time had been mentioned in military despatches during this particular war by a commander in the field. Hi folks, i only learned last week from my 85 year old mother that both her brothers were mentioned in despatches during ww2. He served in the european war of 1914 to 1918, when he was three more times mentioned in despatches. Crucially, the database also contains individuals who. The unit was an outstanding one, with servicemen receiving 81 medals for bravery, and 49 mentioned in despatches. We have no idea what this was for but would like to find out. At the age of 32, he was the youngest majorgeneral in the allied forces. Details of soldiers performing gallant acts might be mentioned by name in these despatches. I know there is a thread regarding how to obtain service records but i dont know if this will include these.
Look at genealogical sites or official records sites dealing with military matters if you doubt it. Army despatches with naval operations and mentions, part 2 of 3. Commandersinchief in the field submitted periodical lists of officers and soldiers who were mentioned in despatches. Oct 09, 2015 my father was awarded the war medal 19391945 mentioned in despatches during service in ww11. 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.
British field commanders despatches the long, long trail. Majorgeneral james jimmy thom durrant cb dfc 1915 october 1990 was a highly successful south african pilot during world war ii who eventually became the directorgeneral of the south african air force. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online on. There are a few gaps including some kings new year and birthday awards. Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary. Fanshawe joined the oxfordshire light infantry in 1883, and served. For example betty c parkin was a member of the qaimnsr serving in a military hospital in cairo when an engineer officer called stanley of the recovery unit came to her ward. It was first created in 1915 and consists of a squarecross medal on two crossed swords, hanging from a ribbon with various degree pins. The decoration was awarded during world war i, again in world war ii, and in other conflicts. World war 2 love stories nurses in the second world war also found romance with soldiers. Nov 05, 2014 the following announcement was written by the folks at.
Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online. For those mentioned in despatches between the two world wars, or after the cessation of hostilities in the second world war, the emblem was worn on the ribbon of an appropriate general service medal. B dated 7th february 1919 for gallant and distinguished services in the field. After two mentions, the men of the unit are entitled to wear a fourragere. Mons, the marne, the aisne, flanders, neuve chapelle, the second battle of ypres, loos, hohenzollern redoubt, and a complete list of the officers and men mentioned see other formats. Aitken, john william maxwell, 2nd baronet, 15021910, 01051985. 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. Second world war this covers all awards as well as mentions in despatches. Rasc, and curiously, the book stafford at war 19391945 mentions a driver c. The second world war in colour part 2 total war video. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Change your default dictionary to american english.
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