aircraftsman Posted 9 January , 2016 Share Posted 9 January , 2016 I have just found one of my ancestors, Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, France, Devotion, Name Delooze, J Cpl 1/4 Batt South Lancashire Reg, No 200703, Date Gazette 17th June 1918, Registered Paper 0137/5058 How can I find out about this medal. thank you George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss002d6252 Posted 9 January , 2016 Share Posted 9 January , 2016 Here's his gazette entry - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30750/supplement/7143 A lot of MSM's were given for continuous good service rather than a specific action (as can be seen in link , a lot of CSM's and QMS's got the medal).Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 9 January , 2016 Share Posted 9 January , 2016 Local paper is best bet, war diary might say a word but unlikely to reveal much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loader Posted 9 January , 2016 Share Posted 9 January , 2016 The term "DEVOTION" covers the award in this case. Good service & devotion ot duty over a period of time, no idea how long that is but basically the reason for his award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircraftsman Posted 10 January , 2016 Author Share Posted 10 January , 2016 Thank you all for your replies. I thought Devotion covered it, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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