Victory medal 191418 with mention in despatches british oak leaf. Mentioned in dispatches by bbc southern counties radio. Find thousands of soldiers and army nurses who had come to. The issue or supplement number, title and date of publication are listed below. I am converting the despatches for other theatres of war into the new site format. I know there is a thread regarding how to obtain service records but i dont know if this will include these. Royal air force combat reports 19391945 the national. To the left is a copy of the london gazette honours and awards supplement of 19th june 1945.
It shows, and very briefly explains, all the gallantry medals and campaign stars that could be awarded to all british participants, service personnel and civilians, in world war 2. Rearadmiral arthur george talbot, dso of the royal navy. During ww1 he received an amazing 8 mentioned in despatches and at the start of ww2 he was commander of i corps in france before being promoted to general one month later. Womens lives in war and peace 19391949 which was honoured to sister lorna bradey of the qaimns for distinguished service. The aircraft engines of world war ii defense media network.
Dudley dixon also received an award, his second bar to his dsc. The 190 is literally one of the best fighters of all time, no allied plane that fought against it will ever forget what it could do. The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. Mentioned in despatches 419 squadron rcaf 1941 to 1945. 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. We also provide aircraft of 1946 to showcase those aircraft that might have been deployed should the war have continued into 1946. It was instituted during world war 1 and continued being awarded for active service right up until 20 aug 1920. This page commemorates those from carmarthenshire who gained gallantry awards during the conflict. Is reported by his commanding officer to have been of invaluable assistance, taking charge of the torpedo armament with excellent results. They are the official reports which pilots or air gunners filed after they had encountered enemy aircraft on operational flights. It is noteworthy that with very few exceptions, almost all improvements in aircraft speed and loadcarrying capability during world war ii came from increased engine power and not from aerodynamic, structure, or system improvements in airframes. The reports cover action seen by the squadrons, wings and groups serving with.
Wwii mentioned in despatches headache armed forces. 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. Ceredigion ww2 heroes men and women from west wales served in every operational theatre of war during the second world war, as well as serving in every branch of the armed forces. Second world war in northern ireland county armagh part 2. Tracing its ancestry to a successful line of racers, the spitfire was designed by supermarines chief engineer, reginald j. It is from the war office and is signed by winston churchill. 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. Does anyone know how i can get a coy of the mid citation for my grandfather, from wwii. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary.
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. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. Royal navy medals mid, mentions in despatches, world war 1. We have no idea what this was for but would like to find out. When going through his papers from ww2, found something that said about being mentioned in dispatches and not much.
No single aircraft has so captured the worlds imagination as the royal air forces sleekly elegant spitfire. 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. Mar 20, 2020 as such, some aircraft firms began to make preparations for postwar german civil aviation early in 1940, in accordance with a request made by the reichsluftfahrtministerium rlm ministry of aviation. Ten of the best fighters of wwii war history online. List of aircraft of the united kingdom in world war ii. There are a total of 687 world war 2 aircraft 19391945 entries in the military factory. This page commemorates those from ceredigion who gained gallantry awards during the conflict. The unit standard is then decorated with the corresponding croix. Details about ww2 1940 saro lerwick raf accidentally killed medal. 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. The range of reasons for awarding a mention in despatches was immense.
A member of the armed forces mentioned in dispatches or despatches, mid is one whose. The world war ii database is founded and managed by c. Mentioned in despatches ww2 an example of mentioned in despatches ww2 can be found in millions like us. Hi folks, i only learned last week from my 85 year old mother that both her brothers were mentioned in despatches during ww2. There are a total of 92 british xplane aircraft in the military factory. Copy log from oban scotland 20219140 reporting on the. Nov 05, 2014 the following announcement was written by the folks at. It should come as no surprise that during world war ii, airplane designers around the world built some fascinating experimental airplanes. The list of aircraft of world war ii includes all the aircraft used by those countries which were at war during world war ii from the period between their joining the conflict and the conflict ending for them. A mention in despatches is an operational gallantry award given to all ranks for an act or. Mentioned in despatches bernard newman pprune forums.
I created this page primarily for members of the bbc ww2 website. Prince philips war heroics revealed after 60 years uk. Empire elgar went to archangel and did not return until returning to loch ewe as part of ra59a on 5 sep 1944. Flight sergeant loranger andre lafleche, mentioned in dispatches as. Prototypes for aircraft that entered service under a different design number are. In some countries, a service members name must be mentioned in dispatches. Their job was to man and maintain the vast fleets of aircraft needed to attack german cities and industry. Mentioned in despatches for gallant and distinguished services in malaya during the period 1st january 30th june 1949 serving with the r. Here is a list of aircraft used by the british royal air force, royal navy fleet air arm, army air corps and british overseas airways corporation boac during the second world war. Avro york lv633 ascalon, churchills personal aircraft. Stop in and introduce yourself to the other members. His first aircraft flown at rollsroyce was the fairey battle modified as a testbed for the exe engine and his. Barr, lac john charles r9358 mention in despatches no.
Lieutenant sparrow and corporal reddie, both of the new south wales infantry, were mentioned in despatches sent by lieutenant general sir g. 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. World war ii gallantry awards friends of the canadian war museum. You may also notice other officers names who have featured in this website. 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. He never talked about his war service to his daughter sadly. These records are royal air force combat reports written during the second world war. My grandfather refused to talk about his experiences in the war but my father says that he was twice mentioned in despatches. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long trail. Despatches during world war 2, submitted by commandersinchief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951.
Gazette world war 2 despatches, submitted by commandersinchief. More specifically on the night of the 1415 february 1945 whilst in a fighting patrol of 20 men at kapelsche veer across the river maas 2. Ww2 1940 saro lerwick raf accidentally killed medal group. On the night of th july 1943, this airman was midupper gunner of a stirling aircraft detailed to attack aachen. Oct 17, 2005 am researching my fiancees grandfather george john william smith who served in the royal engineers. Here we remember the forum members that passed away. 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. In summary, those made for service with 211 squadron raf in world war ii were as follows distinguished service order dso.
Public record office air 2 5025 has recommendation for a military medal. In the british armed forces, the despatch is published in the london gazette. Mitchell, who had produced the schneider trophy champions of. 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. Was mentioned in despatches after the action of the falkland islands. First, it is aiming to offer interesting and useful information about ww2. The united kingdom in the second world war despatches published in the london gazette. This list of despatches available on the long, long trail is work in progress.
Mar 02, 2009 does anyone know how i can get a coy of the mid citation for my grandfather, from wwii. Prior to the american involvement in world war 2, british and commonwealth air power stood alone against the axis war machine. A recipient of a mentionindespatches shall be entitled to wear an emblem, which shall be a lotus leaf on the ribbon of the campaign medal, relating to. Wearing of emblems denoting mentions in despatches. Royal navy medals mention in despatches, mid, world war 1. This is the action rod received his mentioned in dispatches for.
Honours for services in destroyer and torpedo boat flotillas. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long. Carmarthenshire ww2 heroes men and women from west wales served in every operational theatre of war during the second world war, as well as serving in every branch of the armed forces. In 1945 he transferred to raf hendon, and was engaged in work on douglas dakota aircraft, where he enjoyed flights aboard the aircraft, tagging along with a pilot for the experience of flying. As such, some aircraft firms began to make preparations for postwar german civil aviation early in 1940, in accordance with a request made by the reichsluftfahrtministerium rlm ministry of aviation. The following announcement was written by the folks at. My maternal grand father was mentioned in despatches. Mentioned in despatches the rcaf and dangerous flying. Want a tiger tank manual with cartoons of naked women in it.
There are a total of 160 ww2 british aircraft 19391945 in the military factory. Public record office air 2 5684 has recommendation. Mathis vega 42cylinder aircraft enginethe mathis vega was a french 42cylinder aircraft engine built just before wwii. Naval air forces and usmc airplanes of world war ii. I have a mentioned in dispatches letter for my great uncle frank who died in france in 1918. Wwii mentioned in despatches headache armed forces page 1. The m11 only powered trainers and utility aircraft. Acting captain john sturgis, b troop, was awarded the military cross in recognition of bravery, skill and devotion to duty whilst serving with the allied forces during the campaign in the low countries, over a period from january to april, 1945 1. Number 2 aircraft, piloted by robert lawther, disintegrated and crashed into the mountains below. During world war ii, floatplanes and flying boats played a big part in the.
Despatches during world war 2, submitted by commanders in chief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951. Four minutes after bombing the target the aircraft was attacked by a night fighter and set on fire. Search records of soldiers awards from the london gazette. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online.
British gallantry, orders, decorations, and campaign ribbons. 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. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online on. The british have more than held their own when it has come to furthering the field of military aviation. World war ii to include army and navy aviation officers, and again in 1993 to. 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. You can apply for a world war 2 medal if you meet the criteria. Am researching my fiancees grandfather george john william smith who served in the royal engineers. Graham praised the camel corps and named these men as among those whom i would notice. Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary. Airshows, signings, etc pm admin for global announcement windows 10 photo importing advice needed.
I have his certificate and have been trying to find what he did to receive this honour. Mentionindespatches indian air force government of india. The clasp to the 1939 45 star is granted to air crew of fighter aircraft engaged in the battle of britain. In summary, those made for service with 211 squadron raf in world war ii were as follows. More ww2 manuals downloadable the more unusual type of manuals. 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. Mentioned in despatches our contribution birtwistlewiki. Aircraft developed but not used operationally in the war are in the prototypes section at the end. Is there any way i can find more about these despatches, and more importantly, would i be eligible to get copies.
The mention in despatches is the most junior form of recognition that was announced in the london gazette. My ole grandad passed away aged 92, good innings,doubt if i will make it to 60, legend served in italy and africa. How about us army recognition manuals for aircraft, tanks and ships. Aircraft were flown from hendon to the site of the airfield that would eventually become heathrow airport. Prince philips war heroics revealed after 60 years uk news. The general conditions applying to awards made by the sovereign to british commonwealth personnel for gallantry are recorded in a number of published and official sources. 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. Attempts to link an award of a mentions in despatches to a specific. The mention in despatches being sought is an award without a despatch. 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. This officer, flying a spitfire, was compelled to bale out in northern france on 23rd july 1941. Mentioned in dispatches wwii citation army rumour service. Dec 27, 2003 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.
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. The mid is a special clasp to signify a mention in despatches from the front. Attempts were made to produce the 2,800 hp 2,088 kw engine after the war, but the time of large piston aircraft engines had passed. Flight sergeant clarke opened the escape hatch and, when the aircraft lurched, he was thrown out. 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. After two mentions, the men of the unit are entitled to wear a fourragere. Mentioned in despatches national museum of the royal new.
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. The number is the issue number of the london gazette in which the despatch was published. The clasp to the 193945 star is granted to air crew of fighter aircraft engaged in the battle of britain. British field commanders despatches the long, long trail. From early helicopters to bombers meant to attack the united states, these are some of the most interesting airplanes to ever fly.
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