doggie Posted 1 October , 2009 Share Posted 1 October , 2009 I am trying to find information on William Frederick Avery R.A.M.C. who was at the battle of Doiran and showed great bravery in helping the wounded whilst under fire. He was a relations Grandfather who would like to know more. Has anyone any knowledge of him please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 1 October , 2009 Share Posted 1 October , 2009 He has a Medal Index Card on Ancestry, address for medals 27 Blackfriars Rd Southsea, if you let me have your email address I will send it to you. Ralph. (Welcome to the forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie Posted 1 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 1 October , 2009 He has a Medal Index Card on Ancestry, address for medals 27 Blackfriars Rd Southsea, if you let me have your email address I will send it to you. Ralph. (Welcome to the forum) thanks rjaydee I have found that, but there is no record of the medal he received. thanks anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarsA Posted 2 October , 2009 Share Posted 2 October , 2009 The card says he got the British War and Victory medal. He did not qualify either for the 14-15 star or the Territorial Force War Medal. As far as I could see in the archives he did not get any medal for gallantry. Normally there is a second MIC for an MM or DCM. Kind regards, Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie Posted 2 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 2 October , 2009 The card says he got the British War and Victory medal. He did not qualify either for the 14-15 star or the Territorial Force War Medal. As far as I could see in the archives he did not get any medal for gallantry. Normally there is a second MIC for an MM or DCM. Kind regards, Lars Thanks Lars, I know he died a chelsea pensioner in 1969 and we have recd an email from someone who knew him(the person who knew him was 21 at the time) i was hoping there might be someone else out there who also remembered him. vaine hope I know thank you again lars and kind regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SALONIKA Posted 3 October , 2009 Share Posted 3 October , 2009 Check in a book Under Devil's eye -Alan Wakefield and Simon Moody. Then check some photos: www.salonikabattlefieldtour.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie Posted 3 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 3 October , 2009 Thank you Salonika The photos in the battlefield tour where most interesting and informative, my father also served in Salonika he was in the machinegun corps . I remember him telling me about the terrible heat there, and how he would open a tin of jam but before he could get it onto the bread it was smothered in flies. It must have been horrible I think. He was one of those who went down with malaria. thank you for your help. Regards Doggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SALONIKA Posted 3 October , 2009 Share Posted 3 October , 2009 Mate You are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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