Guest Posted 6 October , 2019 Share Posted 6 October , 2019 (edited) Hi I am trying to verify a DSO awarded in 1918 to a LT. W L Tiley, S.A Force, Engineers? Edited 6 October , 2019 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeignGong Posted 7 October , 2019 Share Posted 7 October , 2019 Hi These are the only hits for W. L. Tiley on the LG site and I cannot find him in the DSO book. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/all-notices/notice?results-page-size=10&categorycode-all=all&numberOfLocationSearches=1&start-publish-date=1914-06-01&location-distance-1=1&service=all-notices&text="W.+L.+Tiley"&end-publish-date=1999-12-01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agooner Posted 30 November , 2019 Share Posted 30 November , 2019 I am trying get a date for the D.S.O. of Norman McDonald Teacher, can you help please Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Inspector Posted 30 November , 2019 Share Posted 30 November , 2019 (edited) Hi January, 1916. See :-http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/warmemscot-ntopic940.html Regards Barry Edited 30 November , 2019 by The Inspector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agooner Posted 30 November , 2019 Share Posted 30 November , 2019 Thanks, I have seen that, but I am looking for the Gazette details, don't know if it was a New years Honours thing or otherwise with maybe a citation Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBrook Posted 30 November , 2019 Share Posted 30 November , 2019 D.S.O., 1 January 1916, for distinguished service in the Field (no specific act or citation) https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29438/supplement/574 You may also be interested in his four mentions in despatches https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29422/supplement/10 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29890/supplement/202 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30072/supplement/4752 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30434/supplement/13226 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agooner Posted 30 November , 2019 Share Posted 30 November , 2019 Thanks Harry, never knew of his 4th mention Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 18 April , 2020 Share Posted 18 April , 2020 SURGEON-MAJOR HENRY WILLIAM ALEXANDER MACKINNON, DSO (1841-1905) The London Gazette of 26 November 1886, Number 25650, Page 5976 under 'MEDICAL STAFF' announces the promotion of 'Surgeon-Major Henry William Alexander Mackinnon to be Brigade Surgeon'. He was promoted on 4 December 1886 on the recommendation of General Sir George White for his services with the Burma Expeditionary Force in the 3rd Burma War from February 1885 to October 1886. However, on 14 December 1886, his promotion was cancelled. Instead, MacKinnon was made a Companion of the newly created Distinguished Service Order. Pease can you possibly assist me in tracing the entry in the London Gazette recording the cancellation of his promotion and the award of a DSO instead? We will never know the reason. However, according to the website 'RAMC Officers of the Malta Garrison', McKinnon was eventually promoted to Brigade-Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel on 10 March 1892 before retiring on 26 October 1895. Henry Mackinnon is my great, grandfather. His father-in-law and Surgeon General William Munro, CB. With thanks NIGEL HILL 32 Colebrooke Avenue Ealing London W13 8JY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed ROBINSON Posted 21 April , 2020 Share Posted 21 April , 2020 Greetings, I have a DSO, MC to a Major Edward William Hughes. Apart from his MIC, medal rolls and entry's in the LG there is not much on him. Would you be so kind as to have a look for me please. He has a French Croix de Guerre 1914-1917 as well in his group. Thanks Ed Robinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 21 April , 2020 Share Posted 21 April , 2020 re Hughes https://digital.nls.uk/british-military-lists/archive/87964540 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 21 April , 2020 Share Posted 21 April , 2020 Re Hughes I assume you knew this but here goes https://www.dnw.co.uk/auction-archive/past-catalogues/lot.php?auction_id=529&lot_uid=359353 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed ROBINSON Posted 21 April , 2020 Share Posted 21 April , 2020 Many thanks Coldstreamer, Its the citation for the DSO that I am chasing. Cheers Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 21 April , 2020 Share Posted 21 April , 2020 1 hour ago, Ed ROBINSON said: Many thanks Coldstreamer, Its the citation for the DSO that I am chasing. Cheers Ed Don't think there was one. 1st January 1918 - New Year Honours job; normally no citation in this circumstance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed ROBINSON Posted 21 April , 2020 Share Posted 21 April , 2020 Thanks Steven, I suspected that. He certainly picked up a fed MID's as well. Must have been a popular bloke at HQ!! Cheers Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Anderson Posted 24 April , 2020 Share Posted 24 April , 2020 First time I've seen one on ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRITISH-WWI-DISTINGUISHED-SERVICE-ORDER-IN-GARRARD-CASE-OF-ISSUE/162794215213?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Surprised such a medal has no personal connection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 25 April , 2020 Share Posted 25 April , 2020 this is the problem with un-named medals medals get split up for many reasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Sidney Ball Posted 30 April , 2020 Share Posted 30 April , 2020 I have the entry for my great uncle from the Gazette but was hoping there might be additional information in the book. Any additional information would be appreciated. Major George Wyman Shearer Thanks John Ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Sidney Ball Posted 30 April , 2020 Share Posted 30 April , 2020 Would also be interested in why he received a DSO Bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Sidney Ball Posted 1 May , 2020 Share Posted 1 May , 2020 (edited) Just found the answer to my question regarding the DSO Bar. I found a link showing my Great Uncle's medals sold on an auction site. They were passed down to stepchildren and someone only saw them for their financial value. Sadly they have left the family, I'm heart broken. Edited 1 May , 2020 by John Sidney Ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Anderson Posted 1 May , 2020 Share Posted 1 May , 2020 (edited) Very sad! That money will quickly be spent and nothing to show for it. At least you have the details of how he earned it. You could purchase this one for display (no connection!): https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRITISH-WWI-DISTINGUISHED-SERVICE-ORDER-IN-GARRARD-CASE-OF-ISSUE/162794215213?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Edited 1 May , 2020 by Ivor Anderson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 2 May , 2020 Share Posted 2 May , 2020 unfortunately this discussion comes up quite often, families are offered their medals back and within a short time they re appear on the market. even happens with todays recipients that have fallen on hard times, they sell the originals, then get a replacement set sometimes to be offered the originals back again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wexflyer Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 How about John Barnwell, DSO and MC. One source says he had a bar to the DSO, but I am not sure this is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toontraveller Posted 29 September , 2022 Share Posted 29 September , 2022 On 01/02/2016 at 23:11, Lancashire Fusilier said: Daggers, Here is another of your men, R.D. Harrison, plus his photograph, and also his D.S.O. Citation as published in the London Gazette. D.S.O. Recipient's Book : HARRISON, R.D. ( D.S.O. London Gazette 20.10.1916 ) ; born 22.7.1881 ; son of D. Harrison, F.R.C.S.E., of Liverpool ; married Hilda Beatrice Corbett Grierson, daughter of S.M. Grierson ; one son ; one daughter ; educated Liverpool College and privately ; 2nd Lt. R.A., Dec. 1900 ; Lt. 1903 ; Captain, August 1912 ; Major, May 1915 ; served European War ; Despatches. He was killed in action 16.9.1917. His D.S.O. was awarded for gallantry at Guillemont 20 July to 2 August 1916. London Gazette : London Gazette, 20 Oct. 1916 - War Office, 20 Oct. 1916. His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the appointments of the undermentioned Officers to be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order, in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the field........................... ( D.S.O. Citation ) HARRISON, Roland Damer, Major, Royal Field Artillery. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He commanded and fought his battery with great skill, and went out in front of our infantry advance posts in search of O.P.'s. During many days of operation he showed great courage and devotion to duty. Regards, LF Visited St. Peter’s Church in Sandwich, Kent today ,the original grave cross and a memorial for Major R. D. Harrison DSO of the RFA regiment, was fixed to a wall on the inside of the church. Photographs attached for your information and in case anyone in the future is researching him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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