A valuable research tool for family history, genealogy, medal collectors and professional australian ww2 researchers. Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary. Womens lives in war and peace 19391949 which was honoured to sister lorna bradey of the qaimns for distinguished service. 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. Commandersinchief in the field submitted periodical lists of officers and soldiers who were mentioned in despatches. Used, queens commendation for valuable svc mid men.
Lieutenant sparrow and corporal reddie, both of the new south wales infantry, were mentioned in despatches sent by lieutenant general sir g. Settle was a leading aircraftman in the raf, and was commissioned as an acting pilot officer in december 1942. The mention in despatches being sought is an award without a despatch. Sep, 2011 anyone know where i can find the actual citation for a mention in dispatches wwii if such thing exists. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long. H lewis raf mentioned in dispatches leaf at the best online prices at ebay. Am researching my fiancees grandfather george john william smith who served in the royal engineers. A very small number of recommendations for honours and awards might not be found under a search by the name. Mentioned in dispatches wwii citation army rumour service. Worth a mention australian army mentioned in despatches ww2. An raf bomber command squadron commander was a wing commander, and in path finder force pff, where ranks were one higher than regular bomber command, a group captain. Mentioned despatches for sale in uk view 58 bargains. The mention in despatches is the most junior form of recognition that was announced in the london gazette.
Mentioned in despatches ww2 an example of mentioned in despatches ww2 can be found in millions like us. This and the victoria cross were the only forms of recognition for gallantry or distinguished service in action that could be made posthumously. This is an original ww1 medal mentioned in despatches oak leaf for sale. Yes i noticed that but i was just explaining the term accountant branch. Gazette world war 2 despatches, submitted by commandersinchief, by issue.
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. Only a few recommendations for mentions in despatches and the most honourable order of the bath have survived. Where would i find the information and what they said about him. In the british armed forces, the despatch is published in the london gazette. Reading my great uncles obituary which i found the other day it was reported recalled in 1939 he served in the raf as sergeant instructor. This reflects the number of men in the unit and the various levels of responsibility. These records are royal air force combat reports written during the second world war. Ww1 mentioned in despatches oak leaf medal ribbon mention mid. 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.
We have no idea what this was for but would like to find out. Mentioned in despatches bernard newman pprune forums. 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. 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. Ww2 era radial engine wreck recovered in manipur, india. However, it was decided during the great war that an oak leaf emblem could be worn with the ribbon of the victory medal, denoting the mention.
The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their mention. He was made pilot officer in february 1943, before being promoted from pilot officer to flying officer in august 1943. In 1931 the award was extended to royal air force personnel for gallantry on the. 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. Recommendations for military honours and awards 19351990 the. Jan 12, 2014 hi i wonder if you can help me please. Oct 17, 2005 am researching my fiancees grandfather george john william smith who served in the royal engineers. In world war ii he assumed command of the eight army from 1942 in the. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online on. 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. Hi, im helping a friend whos father was mentioned in despatches twice.
Queens commendation for valuable svc mid mentioned. Mentioned in despatches royal air force acting air marshal. My maternal grand father was mentioned in despatches. Graham praised the camel corps and named these men as among those whom i would notice. Royal air force combat reports 19391945 the national archives. Does anyone know if there tends to be more information in the squadron records as to why he got this mention. Overview history 2 pages of the mentioned in despatches. Mentioned in despatches for distinguished services in the successful landing operations in sicily, the messina straits, salerno and normandy 3. Clarke, robert, flight sergeant 1002829, royal air force no. Mentioned in dispatches navy net royal navy community. For those where a citation was published in the london gazette the original is often much more detailed. Atkin, royal navy, who won a mention for his gallant services at dunkirk and afterwards served in submarines during the cold war.
My fatherinlaw was mentioned in despatches after the bombing of biggin hill during the battle of britain. Research army records, military service, war records. Mar 02, 2009 does anyone know how i can get a coy of the mid citation for my grandfather, from wwii. He never talked about his war service to his daughter sadly. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long trail. Recommendations are also available for the military medal, meritorious service medal and in some cases mentions in despatches. Hi folks, i only learned last week from my 85 year old mother that both her brothers were mentioned in despatches during ww2. Despatches during world war 2, submitted by commandersinchief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951. Raf rank structure varied according to the branch of the command. A ww2 mentioned in despatches medal group awarded to flying officer harry settle raf. Public record office air 25025 has recommendation for a military medal. 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. They are the official reports which pilots or air gunners filed after they had encountered enemy aircraft on operational flights. My grandfather refused to talk about his experiences in the war but my father says that he was twice mentioned in despatches.
Search records of soldiers awards from the london gazette. 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. Oct 24, 2017 if your name appeared in these lists you were said to have been mentioned in despatches. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online. Operation overlord operations of coastal command, royal air force, may to. 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. In a number of countries, a soldiers name must be mentioned in dispatches as a condition for receiving certain decorations. I know there is a thread regarding how to obtain service records but i dont know if this will include these. During world war ii, pilots of the raf distinguished themselves in the battle of britain and conducted a strategic bombing campaign on germany.
The reports cover action seen by the squadrons, wings and groups serving with. He was credited with 22 aerial victories, four shared victories, six probables, one shared probable and 11 enemy aircraft damaged. A member of the armed forces mentioned in dispatches or despatches, mid is one whose. Being near the end of world war ii, it included a great many military personnel who were mentioned in dispatches. Mentioned in despatches world war two page 1 rootschat. 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. Royal air force, youngest of the three british armed services, charged with the air defense of the united kingdom and the fulfillment of international defense commitments. There is the chance that there may be more than one squadron leader with the same name or this might be the same officer who ceased flying and transferred to the accountant branch. The despatches were usually published in the london gazette, so a mention equated to a public commendation. Wwii mentioned in despatches headache armed forces. I have his certificate and have been trying to find what he did to receive this honour. 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.
Wwii mentioned in despatches headache armed forces page 1. It was and is an honour granted with a symbol usually an oak leaf appended to a campaign ribbon without a specific medal of its own. Prior to 1979 only the victoria cross and george cross or a mention in despatches could be awarded posthumously. Nov 05, 2014 the following announcement was written by the folks at. She has the letters which accompanied the oak leaves, but i cant find the gazette entries for the dates either. The issue or supplement number, title and date of publication are listed below. 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. 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. British commandersinchief of a theatre of war or campaign were obliged to report their activities and achievements to the war office.
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