Resurgam13 Posted 28 August , 2014 Share Posted 28 August , 2014 Hello, I wonder if anyone can help with a friend's request? She once saw her grandfather's Citation Record, which her mother had, but, when her mother died, it could not be located. It may be simpler to quote her message: "My grandfather's name was Arthur Henry French, he served in the 2nd/4th Battalion of the K.O.Y.L.I and was a private in this regiment. His regimental number was 63899. The award of his military medals was published in the London Gazette on 13th March, 1919 and 17th June, 1919. I have copies of the London Gazette with the awards listed. I searched at Kew some years ago now the did read about the activities of the battalion, before the records were transferred to computer, fascinating reading, but I was unable to find any specific mention of him. More recent searches have proved fruitless. He was decorated by his village on his return as his bravery saved many of the local men's lives, the village being Highfield in Northumberland. I have just contacted the archives at Woodhorn museum and will investigate wether any local history exists there, maybe a local newspaper published the citation. I feel sure something more must exist, it is just a case of knowing where to look." Many thanks for any help, Geoffrey Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis1918 Posted 28 August , 2014 Share Posted 28 August , 2014 His medal index card shows service in Northumberland Fusiliers no 18/1325 and KOYLI no 63899. Awaded Victory & British War medals. No record of any other awards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resurgam13 Posted 28 August , 2014 Author Share Posted 28 August , 2014 Many thanks for the information, which I will pass on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEW Posted 28 August , 2014 Share Posted 28 August , 2014 Two refs for him in London Gazette one as Private AH French MM Not sure what this one is for TEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis1918 Posted 28 August , 2014 Share Posted 28 August , 2014 Sorry should have qualifed my post #2 " No record of any other awards on his medal index card " The 2nd LG ref posted by TEW is also a military medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resurgam13 Posted 30 August , 2014 Author Share Posted 30 August , 2014 TEW and Ellis 1918 - many thanks for the additonal information. I'm new to this: is there any way to locate the actual citation for the MM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis1918 Posted 30 August , 2014 Share Posted 30 August , 2014 Try local newspaper archives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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