Chiad Fhear Posted 14 June , 2009 Share Posted 14 June , 2009 I seem to be making exceptionally good use of the Forums of late and now I have a query about another distant relative ... <B> 240356 Company Serjeant Major James Bruce</B> of the 1st/5th Batallion, Seaforth Highlanders who was killed in action in France on 27 July 1918 and was buried at Marfaux. I noticed in the CWGC Casualty Details that he was awarded the DCM and I'm sure there's someone out there who can enlighten me as to where I can find out - or can tell me - when, and for what! I'd like to locate the relevant page in the London Gazette promulgating the award to add to my files ... but basically need the date to be starting with. Regards Chiad Fhear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATNOMIS Posted 14 June , 2009 Share Posted 14 June , 2009 Chiad Here is his MIC. Hope this helps and the Pals might help you out. Atnomis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATNOMIS Posted 14 June , 2009 Share Posted 14 June , 2009 Bruce James. 240356. CSM. DCM. 5th (Sutherland & Caithness Hld) Seaforth Hldrs. TF. 152nd Bde, 51st (Highland) Div. Born, Home, Enlisted Wick. Killed in action 27/07/18 Tardenois, Marne. Wife 11 Argyle Sq, Wick. http://www.internet-promotions.co.uk/archi...oll/rollofb.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linge Posted 14 June , 2009 Share Posted 14 June , 2009 2087 CSM J. BRUCE 1st/5th Bn TF Seaforth Highlanders (The Sutherland and Caithness Highland) "For conspicuous gallantry in carrying wounded men from the front of the fire trenches and rendering first aid under heavy fire, most of the wounded lying midway between our and the enemy trenches. CSM Bruce volunteered to work with the stretcher-bearers till every man alive was brought in, being the whole time under heavy machine-gun and shell fire. (LG 11.3.16) Regards Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 14 June , 2009 Share Posted 14 June , 2009 Links: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29438/supplements/596 http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/295...upplements/2653 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATNOMIS Posted 14 June , 2009 Share Posted 14 June , 2009 Just a quick one why so many numbers? 2087 240356 on the Mic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiad Fhear Posted 14 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 14 June , 2009 Atnomis, Pam and Steve I just knew somone out there would have the answer ... but not quite so quick! You are all stars Many, many thanks. I can't think why his Service Number should have changed for the London Gazette promulgations though! I'm sure it's the same brave man but I'll keep a watch for any answer! Regards Chiad Fhear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linge Posted 14 June , 2009 Share Posted 14 June , 2009 The two numbers are beacuse of the territorial forces renumbering in 1917 See the long long trail http://www.1914-1918.net/renumbering.htm Regards Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiad Fhear Posted 14 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 14 June , 2009 The two numbers ... http://www.1914-1918.net/renumbering.htm I just knew there'd be a perfectly good reason Cheers buddies Chiad Fhear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATNOMIS Posted 15 June , 2009 Share Posted 15 June , 2009 Your welcome im a newbie at all of this to. Pam thank you. Learning all the time. Cheers Atnomis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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