Hett65 Posted 15 October , 2009 Share Posted 15 October , 2009 I have tried without success to find the London Gazette entry for the award of the Military Medal to Private/Corporal 50283 Samuel Bott of the RAMC. He was awarded the MM for conspicuous gallantry on the 21st and 22nd May 1916 for tending and bringing in a wounded officer from the line to a dressing station, a distance of 6 miles, under heavy shell fire when the Germans broke through and took 1500 yards of trenches. Although suffering from the effects of gas, he went the next day with his men in the retaking of the trenches and continued in his duty in bringing in the wounded. Can any member assist me with the London Gazette entry. Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshdoc Posted 15 October , 2009 Share Posted 15 October , 2009 here we go http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/297...upplements/7886 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hett65 Posted 16 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 16 October , 2009 Welshdoc Thanks for finding the LG entry for A/Cpl Bott, I had tried all ways, name only, name and number, and number by itself without success. It's good to know there is help out there when needed. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hett65 Posted 16 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 16 October , 2009 Welshdoc I started out looking for 5 entries for MM holders and found three, you kindly found the one for Bott, could I trouble you to try and find the LG entry for Private 45992 David Kelsey RAMC, as again I cannot find this man. Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 16 October , 2009 Share Posted 16 October , 2009 He he is: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31227/pages/3442 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshdoc Posted 16 October , 2009 Share Posted 16 October , 2009 John if the number search doesnt work (often) try, initial. surname If that doesnt work try the forum gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 16 October , 2009 Share Posted 16 October , 2009 And don't forget the . (dot) It's important. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hett65 Posted 16 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 16 October , 2009 Steve & Gareth Thanks to both for finding the men awarded the MM's, and the advice given for future checks. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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