Search records of soldiers awards from the london gazette. The main weapon used by british soldiers in the trenches was the boltaction rifle. Ww1 british field artillery sword of capt george bridges, sold. He served through ww1, including at gallipoli, was mentioned in despatches by field marshal sir douglas haig london gazette 20 may 1918 and was made a chevalier of the order of the crown of roumania romania and chevalier of the military order of avis portugal. B dated 7th february 1919 for gallant and distinguished services in the field. Nov 05, 2014 the following announcement was written by the folks at. Mar 02, 2009 mentioned in dispatches wwii citation. The following ww1 awards are listed below in order of precedence. The example of the mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary of state for war from world war one reads. Despatches during world war 2, submitted by commandersinchief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951. This list of despatches available on the long, long trail is work in progress.
Mentioned in despatches bernard newman pprune forums. Given to rudolf george jelf by fitzroy somerset 3rd baron raglan in 1893 when then lieutenant jelf was commissioned into the 1st battn. 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. Rendell, army service corps and expeditionary force canteens, who as a member of the navy and army canteen board was present at gallipoli from 25th october 1915, and was later commissioned into the expeditionary force canteens in april 1918, he being mentioned in despatches for. He was again mentioned in despatches london gazette 25 january 1917, whilst subsequently serving with no 55 squadron on the western front. It was instituted during world war 1 and continued being awarded for active service right up until 20 aug 1920.
At one time published on highquality cotton rag designed to weather the years effectively, during the first world war news of honours and awards were always printed in the london gazette, as were details of officers commissions despatches written by the british armys various commandersinchief such as those written by sir john french and sir. Printed in the supplement to the london gazette of 29 december 1916. Research notes first canadian officer captured 27 feb 1915. Saunders from the university of manchester most likely captain c. The references below will help you locate soldiers mentioned in despatches. London gazette mention in despatches world war two. Mentioned in dispatches wwii citation army rumour service. A member of the armed forces mentioned in dispatches or despatches, mid is one whose. His units are given as sussex yeomanry dragoons and army remount service. Lieutenantcolonel francis maxwell played a leading role in this. Today, the ministry of defence supplement to the london gazette is published weekly on tuesdays, on behalf of the forces. I am charged to record his majestys high appreciation.
Boer war ww1 kings royal rifle officers wilkinson sword, for sale in very good condition, the boer war ww1 kings royal rifle officers wilkinson sword of r g jelf cmg, dso. Kings african rifles dcm, see the colonial gazettes for the colonies of east africa. Hi folks, i only learned last week from my 85 year old mother that both her brothers were mentioned in despatches during ww2. In recognition of services during the operations in south africa. British army ww1 medal rolls index cards, 19141920. He was wounded in this campaign, mentioned in despatches, and created a companion of the distinguished service order london gazette, 19 april, 1901. He is the author of machine guns and the great war, and coeditor of two volumes on the material culture of conflict. Appointed general staff officer, 2nd grade, to serve as liaison officer with g. British field commanders despatches the long, long trail. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online on. 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.
Smith royal engineers, was published in the london gazette on 22 march 1945, as mentioned in a despatch for distinguished service. Gallantry medal or award, official announcements and, where noted, officially. To the left is a copy of the london gazette honours and awards supplement of 19th june 1945. He had served in the south africa war earning the queens medal with five clasps, in the 1903 kanosotoko campaign in northern nigeria, in three minor operations also in northern nigeria between 1907 and 1908, and in the cameroons campaign where he. 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 following announcement was written by the folks at.
In all, 141,082 mentions were recorded in the london gazette between 1914 and 1920. Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary. Harry cobby history of world war i ww1 the great war history of the airplane over 10,000 airplane videos and growing. Was mentioned in despatches london gazette, 10 september 1901 and received the queens medal with two clasps.
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. This is the action rod received his mentioned in dispatches for. Rendell, army service corps and expeditionary force canteens, who as a member of the navy and army canteen board was present at gallipoli from 25th october 1915, and was later commissioned into the expeditionary force canteens in april 1918, he being. Despatches during world war 2, submitted by commanders in chief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951. 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. Dudley dixon also received an award, his second bar to his dsc. One was gazetted when one was mentioned in the london gazette for promotion. 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.
The back of the blade is stamped with number 44640. Harry cobby history of world war i ww1 the great war. Mentioned in despatches air chief marshal hugh caswall tremenheere dowding, 1st baron dowding, gcb, gcvo, cmg 24 april 1882 15 february 1970 was. 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. It includes commissions, appointments and medals for the royal navy, army and royal air force. London gazette editions 2968031063 july 1916december 1918. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long.
Mentioned in despatches synonyms, mentioned in despatches pronunciation, mentioned in despatches translation, english dictionary definition of mentioned in despatches. 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. Compilation of despatches relating to air operations appearing as supplements to the london gazette. Belgium 1830present, constitutional monarchy canada 1931present, constitutional monarchy france 1870present, republic germany 19331945, german reich italy 18601946, kingdom japan 1868present, empire. This is a 2nd edition printed in 2004 soft cover 1st edition was printed in 1997 hard cover. It covered the enormous and critical battle of the somme. Great war gallipoli expeditionary force canteens and mention in despatches group awarded to 2nd lieutenant r. Saunders mentioned in despatches 7th bn lancashire fusiliers. He also claimed another air victory on 23 april 1917 while returning from a bombing raid, a formation from no 55 squadron was attacked by nine hostile aircraft that dived upon them.
Activities and achievements of the war were detailed, with individuals mentioned in despatches mid. Oct 24, 2017 their names were published in the london gazette and also the commonwealth of australia gazette. Search and download mentions in dispatches 19141920 as recorded on. In several occasions also persons were mentioned in these despatches without them having received a decoration for the mentioned action. Haig at his desk in the railway carriage used as a mobile office. Soldiers and other personnel australians in world war 1. The london gazette, supplements august 1914 january 1920. 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. London gazette editions 28862156 august 1914december 1920 hm king george v, in whose name all honours and gallantry awards were granted click to enlarge 1 my thanks to the london. British 1821 pattern heavy cavalry officer sword named.
Formal notice of a soldier in the motor machine gun service mentioned in despatches by field marshal sir john french for gallantry at the battle of. The mention in despatches is the most junior form of recognition that was announced in the london gazette. Awarded the first canadian military cross of the great war, lg 29181 apr 1915. 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. Details of soldiers performing gallant acts might be mentioned by name in these despatches. Prior to 1919 those mentioned in despatches did not receive any form of recognition other than having their names published in the london gazette. An officer in the royal navy, macgregor was appointed commander of the destroyer arun in 1914 and was mentioned 3 times in despatches 30194, 30900 posthumously. While a prisoner of war in japanese hands, this airmans work was of immense value to the administration of the three prison camps in which he was. During ww1, reports from commandersinchief were published in the gazette, as the bearer of official war office and ministry of defence events. 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. 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. British military gallantry medals the national archives. Cobbers in khaki history australian 8th battalion ww1.
Ww1 weapons 19141918 world war 1 set the stage for much of what made up world war 2 and featured the arrival of military air power, the machine gun and the combat tank. As london settled in to sleep on may 31, 1915, a monstrous airborne machine blotted out the stars of the british night. Was created a companion of the distinguished service order london gazette, 27 september 1901. Sir douglas haigs second despatch battle of the somme. Military court records continuing its extensive addition of military records in 2014. Antique swords for sale in the uk buying and selling. Lieutenantcolonel francis maxwell national army museum, london. All were published post war and contain detailed and vital official accounts that have been much used. I am converting the despatches for other theatres of war into the new site format. Oct 17, 2005 by the kings order the name of sergeant g. Mentions in despatches index reference books great war. 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.
Sister miss e, smithies was mentioned in a despatch from lieutenant general sir w. One theory is that the guns were captured by the russians from the chinese and. Living warbirds is your largest aircraft and aviation resource. This tradition continued in australia until the end of the vietnam war, but was phased out with the introduction of the australian system of honours and awards in 1975.
The despatches were usually published in the london gazette, so a mention equated to a public commendation. The united kingdom in the second world war despatches published in the london gazette. Ww1 reports from commandersinchief were published in the gazette, as the bearer of. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long trail. The mentioned in dispatches records are now available to view for all diamond subscribers. 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. From 2010 to 2014 he worked on the creation of iwms new first world war galleries. Hi bb, as jerome says you may well find his mid listed in the gazette, london gazette home page its a bit of a black art searching it but if you have a service number you might just find him, though it seems far from all were listed, and any sort of citation is very unlikely. Mentioned in despatches definition of mentioned in.
Lieutenantcolonel francis maxwell soldiers stories. The london gazette, together with the edinburgh and belfast gazettes, is the official paper of the goverment in the united kingdom. Machine guns needed 46 men to work them and had to be on a flat surface. Crisop, richard, corporal 988091, royal air force volunteer reserve mention in despatches awarded as per london gazette dated 1 october 1946. See more ideas about world war one, wwi and world war. The mid was reported in the london gazette 18th december 1917. This is a 2nd edition printed in 2004 soft cover 1st edition was printed in. Caveat army is my main area so my searches may be off and if so apologies in advance but the only vesselshore establishment that is in the far east i believe is braganza which was the bombay naval base. All were published post war and contain detailed and vital official accounts that have been much used by air historians. More than 15,000 australian defence force personnel were mentioned in despatches. Mentioned in despatches national museum of the royal new. 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.
He was killed in action along with 10 other crew at kuso bay at the battle of imbros, january 1918, when in command of hms monitor 28. His account of the operation reveals the difficulties faced by commanders on the spot and how they learnt by experience, whether it was how best to use new weapons like tanks or how to advance behind a. 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. United kingdom 1801 present, kingdom united states 1776 present, republic awards all countries. In the british armed forces, the despatch is published in the london gazette. Royal naval division casualties of the great war, 1914. Duty location italy including monte cassino, anzio.
You may also notice other officers names who have featured in this website. His eldest brothers were archie who inherited spains hall and evelyn later sir evelyn rugglesbrise, chairman of the prison. The london gazette printed announcements of promotions within the armed forces, appointments of official public offices, royal proclamations and much more. World war 1 list of names referred to in despatch dated. 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. London gazette editions 28862156 august 1914december 1920 hm king george v, in whose name all honours and gallantry. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online. D j p french despatch, naval mentions in despatches, 16021915. Wwii mentioned in despatches headache armed forces page 1. In 1902 it was decided that the publication of an individuals name had to be made in the london gazette to constitute the award. Bowers, corporal winnifred stella raf waaf 2055795 mention in despatches station eastmoor awarded as per london gazette dated 14 june 1945.
The mid is a special clasp to signify a mention in despatches from the front. His account of the operation reveals the difficulties faced by commanders on the spot and how they learnt by experience, whether it was how best to use new weapons like tanks or how to advance behind a creeping barrage. The second despatch of field marshal sir douglas haig, commander in chief of the british armies in france and flanders. Search by multiple criteria to find exactly what you are looking for. Paul cornish is a senior curator at the imperial war museum london. Over 81,000 records of servicemen and women mentioned in dispatches during the first world war have been added to. Additionally, read through full reports and despatches from key battles of the first world war. During ww1, reports from commanders in chief were published in the gazette, as the bearer of official war office and ministry of defence events. During the first world war, commanders issued despatches outlining military operations. Wwii mentioned in despatches headache armed forces. Harold rugglesbrise was born on 17 march 1864, the fifth son of sir samuel brise rugglesbrise, of spains hall, essex, and his wife marianne weyland bowyersmith, daughter of sir edward bowyersmith, 10th baronet, of hill hall, essex. This resulted in two wellarmed, evenly matched sides slugging it out in a gruelling war of attrition, and led to further.