If members of the royal flying corps did not see service. Mentioned in dispatches navy net royal navy community. Director royal artillery and bursar of loretto school. Personnel who served in the british army prior to or after the first world war or. The bwm and vm roll confirm his pair and also states he was issued with emblems, so he was also mentioned in despatches at some point.
He is an ex royal artillery gunner, wireless operator served 6 yrs wwiii, mentioned in despatches and wounded. Despite the name, the unit actually comprises several regiments. In accordance with the last paragraph of my despatch of the 15th october, 1915. Mentioned in despatches for distinguished services in the successful landing operations in sicily, the messina straits, salerno and normandy 3. The mention in despatches is the most junior form of recognition that was announced in the london gazette. Mentions in despatches index reference books great war. A very small number of recommendations for honours and awards might not be found under a search by the name.
Royal artillery association lowestoft posts facebook. 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. Demetriadi, michael anthony, and was mentioned in despatches twice and was wounded dene, john anthony, when he became a pow in 1944 denison, john albert lister, 8t, in royal artillery and royal electricial and mechanical engineers denison, philip henry charles denisonpender, richard ernest, and was mentioned in despatches and was wounded. Malta gunner 10951 alfred allison 1st coast regiment, royal malta artillery died 30.
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. Search records of soldiers awards from the london gazette. History and medal information worn on the medal ribbon. You must be registered and logged in to see this image. The royal regiment of artillery is the artillery arm of the british army and has been in official service since 1716. The awards were given to the officers and men of the royal regiment of artillery for their gallantry and dedication during wwii.
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. 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. Recommendations for military honours and awards 19351990 the. Royal army service corps in the second world war 19391945. He afterwards commanded the royal horse artillery in the crimea. Royal malta artillery memorial, valletta, malta died on active service gunner 20338 s aguis 11 heavy anti aircraft regiment royal malta artillery died 8. Lt acting capt richard john washington williams welsh guards. They are trying to find a bugler to play the last post i have been asked to help due to my military connections. To be mentioned in despatches is to have participated in some noteworthy action, but not one of sufficient calibre to justify a medal, though after the first world war it was decided that a physical indication of this merit be made in the form of a bronze oak leaf. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long. Theodore montgomery archdale, lieutenant, royal artillery. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long trail.
While the spelling despatches was used in the past, the modern spelling. Commandersinchief in the field submitted periodical lists of officers and soldiers who were mentioned in despatches. Lloyd, royal horse artillery, mentioned in despatches for the action at inyezane, 22. During the war he rose to the rank of major, was mentioned in despatches, and. The british empire medal bem was awarded to ranks below warrant officer for the same services as obe and mbe. High quality royal artillery gifts and merchandise. Feb 05, 2017 royal malta artillery memorial, valletta, malta died on active service gunner 20338 s aguis 11 heavy anti aircraft regiment royal malta artillery died 8. 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. Robert lyon, director royal artillery and bursar of. A victory medal 191418 with mention in despatches british oak leaf spray. Anyone know where i can find the actual citation for a mention in dispatches wwii if such thing exists. Military medals for sale british war medals cecil court. The following despatch has been received by the secretary of state for war from the fieldmarshal commandinginchief the british army in france.
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. He was mentioned in despatches london gazette, 10 september 1901. Digitised versions can be found at thegenealogist and occasionally within the campaign medal index cards at ancestry. The royal horse artillery rha is a regiment in the british army.
He was mentioned in despatches london gazette, 22 february and 10 september 1901. It has participated in every campaign in which the army has been involved. He entered the royal military academy as a cadet on 17 jan. Learn more about the history of the royal artillery. There are no citations for awards of the military medal or mentions in despatches. Prior to 1979 only the victoria cross and george cross or a mention in despatches could be awarded posthumously. The royal artillery provides firepower to the british army. Posts about mentioned in despatches written by berkshirerecordoffice. Want to know more about the royal army service corps. A lovely mentioned in despatches group with ephemera to 14656.
Jan 30, 2011 ramsay, william norman 17821815, major in the royal horse artillery, born in 1782, was eldest son of captain david ramsay, r. For the first time online, leading british genealogy research website. Royal hold artillery lieutenant t m archdale, 78th battery, specially mentioned for the manner in which he withdrew the battery waggons under a heavy enfilade fire, which struck two out of the three waggons and several horses. He served in the chitral expedition of 1895 in the northwest frontier province, where he was awarded a medal with clasp, and the following year was promoted to captain on 30 september 1896. For valour and mentioned in despatches original web version. He was mentioned in despatches and promoted to the rank of acting major. Here is a dramatic account of life in the army service corps taking water to the thirsty troops one terrible day in mesopotamia.
More research certainly needed and possible on major procter. A and b troops of the royal horse artillery were raised in january 1793 at goodwood in sussex by the 3rd duke of richmond, who was mastergeneral of ordnance, to provide fire support for the cavalry. This collection enables you to search for your ancestors in 21,400 royal artillery honours and awards for the period 19391946. 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. 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.
Adm records of the admiralty, naval forces, royal marines, coastguard, and related bodies division within adm records of service adm 171 admiralty, and ministry of defence, navy department. In the british armed forces, the despatch is published in the london gazette. Distinguished service order gvr,unnamed as issued with top clasp. He joined up as a territorial in august 1914, eventually going out to the western front in october 1915. This is the lowest form of award, and it may be bestowed upon all ranks. Ramsay, william norman dnb00 wikisource, the free online. Well documented ww1 great war mentioned in despatches medal group to driver john jack self, 52nd battery royal field artillery, who served continuously over four years as groom and servant to the various commanding officers of his battery in addition to being wheel driver on a horse drawn field gun team, he would see service in france, italy and then france again, being mentioned in. The division was involved along with the american 3rd division in a strong amphibious landing south of rome. Our vision is to lead and transform information management, guarantee the survival of todays information for tomorrow and bring history to life for everyone. 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.
Full size mentioned in despatches mid bronze oakleaf hill. The royal regiment of artillery comprises thirteen regular army regiments, kings troop royal horse artillery and five army reserve regiments. Morgan, 1st heavy battery, royal garrison artillery. Following service in egypt and the sudan he presented the mahdis captured standard. Roll of honour decorated and mentioned in despatches 1918. He was recalled from a posting in malaya to take up this position of drum major which he kept until he retired from the army.
Frank roff phillips was commissioned into the royal artillery in 1900, serving in india prior to ww1. Ramsay, william norman 17821815, major in the royal horse artillery, born in 1782, was eldest son of captain david ramsay, r. Jun 21, 2011 he afterwards commanded the royal horse artillery in the crimea. Mentioned despatches for sale in uk view 59 bargains.
Salisbury, royal artillery, territorial army, who was mentioned in despatches for gallant and distinguished service in the london gazette for 22nd march 1945. In some countries, a service members name must be mentioned in dispatches. Herbert allcard, lieutenant, royal horse and royal field artillery. Soldiers of the british empire or the commonwealth of nations who are mentioned. We are responsible for finding the enemy using a variety of hightech equipment and then, when we need to, striking them using everything from explosive shells to advanced precision rockets. 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. Only a few recommendations for mentions in despatches and the most honourable order of the bath have survived.
Major mark royston walton royal regiment of artillery. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Mentions in despatches index reference books great war forum. 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. P ostage and despatch all uk items sent via 1st class recorded delivery signed for.
He doesnt appear in the 1919 war services of army officers, which rather suggests he was a temporary war services commission. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The father in law was in the desert rats during wwii 1st batt royal tank regt and i found his medals the other day and he has the italy star amongst others and it has a mentioned in dispatches oak leaf. Royal malta artillery memorial died on active service. He was mentioned in despatches, and for his services was promoted to be brevet colonel, made a companion of the order of the bath, military division, received the war medal with three clasps, and was permitted to accept and wear the turkish medal, the insignia of the fourth class. For valour and mentioned in despatches the interactive. Second world war north west europe mention in despatches. During the war he rose to the rank of major, was mentioned in despatches, and was awarded the d. Some records do not include a first name so try searching with initials first. The royal regiment of artillery, commonly referred to as the royal artillery ra and colloquially known as the gunners, is the artillery arm of the british army.
Arbuthnot was commissioned in the royal artillery on 17 february 1886. British army medal index cards 19141920 the national. Second world war north west europe mention in despatches and territorial long service group awarded to sergeant c. Development production operations spielberger german armor and military. My grandfather was the first drum major appointed for 100 years in the royal artillery band having been joined as a boy soilder at the age of 15. They were joined by two more troops in november 1793. Sep, 2011 anyone know where i can find the actual citation for a mention in dispatches wwii if such thing exists. Wood, david edward dnb00 wikisource, the free online library.