Asterisk on MC - what does it mean?

[man_d]

Hi all

 

I'm very new to this, so no doubt asking a daft question. Could anyone shed any light on what the asterisk on my Great Uncle's medal card means please? 

 

As far as I've found out, the Roll number is one attributed to Middlesex but the asterisk also appears next to where it says North Staffs above. I'm trying to work out how he would've been named on his medals. Any help you can give would be gratefully received! 

[jonbem]

Hi and welcome

It just denotes the regiment the medal was awarded against for him (note he has two regiments) so the one marked should be what is on the medal.

See the LongLongTrail tab above and search or follow links for Medal Cards

 

regards

Jon

[man_d]

5 minutes ago, jonbem said:

Hi and welcome

It just denotes the regiment the medal was awarded against for him (note he has two regiments) so the one marked should be what is on the medal.

See the LongLongTrail tab above and search or follow links for Medal Cards

 

regards

Jon

Thank you Jon! Ah I didn't spot the Long Long Trail tab, apologies! 

[kenf48]

This may help:-

 

A slip that accompanied the BWM and VM medal stated,

 

To avoid unnecessary correspondence, kindly note that the Regtl. particulars inscribed on the British War & Victory Medals are those held on first disembarkation in a theatre of war. The rank is the highest attained, PROVIDED IT WAS HELD IN A THEATRE OF WAR OR OVERSEAS PRIOR TO 11.11.18. Appointments such as L/Sgts., L/Cpl/, etc. are not inscribed on Medals, SPECIAL NOTE TO THOSE WHO SERVED IN RIFLE REGTS. 'Rifleman" is not inscribed on War Medals, "Pte." being the correct designation of this rank.'

 

The administration of the issue of medals, by registered post. was from his last unit (who would have his address on demobilisation).

 

Ken

Edited 20 November , 2018 by kenf48

[man_d]

On 20/11/2018 at 17:45, kenf48 said:

This may help:-

 

A slip that accompanied the BWM and VM medal stated,

 

To avoid unnecessary correspondence, kindly note that the Regtl. particulars inscribed on the British War & Victory Medals are those held on first disembarkation in a theatre of war. The rank is the highest attained, PROVIDED IT WAS HELD IN A THEATRE OF WAR OR OVERSEAS PRIOR TO 11.11.18. Appointments such as L/Sgts., L/Cpl/, etc. are not inscribed on Medals, SPECIAL NOTE TO THOSE WHO SERVED IN RIFLE REGTS. 'Rifleman" is not inscribed on War Medals, "Pte." being the correct designation of this rank.'

 

The administration of the issue of medals, by registered post. was from his last unit (who would have his address on demobilisation).

 

Ken

Thank you Ken, that is a great help and does also clear up something we were wondering about - he was sent to France on the 7th of August 1918 and transferred to the Middlesex regiment on the 12th August - we'd assumed he was sent *because* he'd be joining Middlesex (which may well have been the case) but wondered whether the original regiment of North Staffs then had any bearing on the medals. This clears that up, thank you!

[kenf48]

It was far from unusual for men to be transferred on arrival at the Infantry Base Depot in France.  Given the date he went to France it’s likely he was posted from the Training Reserve to a Reserve Battalion of the North Staffs.  

This is confirmed by the Rolls which show a draft from the 3rd North Staffordshire (a Home Service Battalion) who were posted to the Middlesex (7th London) in France.  There are a number of pages in the Rolls indicating a large draft.  They were posted to an active Service Battalion in the U.K., browsing the records may give an indication.

 

Ken