stevem49 Posted 16 November , 2019 Share Posted 16 November , 2019 Morning all. I am having a nightmare attempting to find Lt (Capt) George D'Rastrick Carr, RAMC in the London Gazette. He received an MiD 28 January 1916 and later one possibly more MC's (2 bars?). He was attached to 9th battalion Sherwood Foresters and served on Gallipoli before being wounded/Ill in October. He was again with the battalion went they arrived in France in July 1916. Possibly served with them until March 1918. I have info from Ancestry, although apparently I have to pay more to get his 1918 and 1922 Army List forms. His medal card has 'MC' on it and a separate card has Mentioned in dispatches LG 28/1/16 page 120. I would be obliged if someone with more expertise than me could give me an idea of our I delve into the mystery's of the LG. I used to be able to search easily but know struggle. Thank you Steve M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadbrewer Posted 16 November , 2019 Share Posted 16 November , 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, stevem49 said: Morning all. I am having a nightmare attempting to find Lt (Capt) George D'Rastrick Carr, RAMC in the London Gazette. He received an MiD 28 January 1916 and later one possibly more MC's (2 bars?). He was attached to 9th battalion Sherwood Foresters and served on Gallipoli before being wounded/Ill in October. He was again with the battalion went they arrived in France in July 1916. Possibly served with them until March 1918. I have info from Ancestry, although apparently I have to pay more to get his 1918 and 1922 Army List forms. His medal card has 'MC' on it and a separate card has Mentioned in dispatches LG 28/1/16 page 120. I would be obliged if someone with more expertise than me could give me an idea of our I delve into the mystery's of the LG. I used to be able to search easily but know struggle. Thank you Steve M Apologies if you've already seen this...courtesy of Findmypast He was admitted to No 3 Casualty Clearing Station on 27/9/1916 Edited 16 November , 2019 by sadbrewer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem49 Posted 16 November , 2019 Author Share Posted 16 November , 2019 Many thanks. I'm only on Ancestry If he received his Bar to MC north east of Ypres on 30 Oct 1917, he must already have left us by then. I shall give the LG another go with the info you have provided. Many thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 16 November , 2019 Share Posted 16 November , 2019 (edited) MC https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29460/supplement/1337 ... looking for citation Bar https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29837/supplement/11551 2nd Bar https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30651/supplement/4990 Edited 16 November , 2019 by Mark1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadbrewer Posted 16 November , 2019 Share Posted 16 November , 2019 (edited) He's been covered before on here....hope this fits the bill. Imperial War Museum link... https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205291863 Edited 16 November , 2019 by sadbrewer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem49 Posted 16 November , 2019 Author Share Posted 16 November , 2019 3 minutes ago, Mark1959 said: MC ..searching Bar https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29837/supplement/11551 2nd Bar https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30651/supplement/4990 I must be doing something wrong! Thank you so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem49 Posted 16 November , 2019 Author Share Posted 16 November , 2019 8 minutes ago, sadbrewer said: He's been covered before on here....hope this fits the bill. I must be getting old although being 2012 was a long time ago. His Nephew contacted me yesterday. Thank you once again. Steve 14 minutes ago, sadbrewer said: He's been covered before on here....hope this fits the bill. Imperial War Museum link... https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205291863 Wow, never found a photo of him before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 16 November , 2019 Share Posted 16 November , 2019 (edited) Annotated version of MC LG shows Bar was for action near Thiepval 25(?)/9/16. Image courtesy National Archives Edited 16 November , 2019 by Mark1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem49 Posted 16 November , 2019 Author Share Posted 16 November , 2019 1 minute ago, Mark1959 said: Annotated version of MC LG shows Bar was for action near Thiepval 25(?)/9/16. Image courtesy National Archives Odd, The MC dated 2nd Feb 1916 must have been Gallipoli and they added Bar for Thiepval 26 September 1916 in that piece. We fought in Battle of Thiepval 26th to 28th September 1916 and lost heavily despite taking all objectives. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 16 November , 2019 Share Posted 16 November , 2019 Image courtesy National Archives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem49 Posted 16 November , 2019 Author Share Posted 16 November , 2019 1 minute ago, Mark1959 said: Image courtesy National Archives Once again my thanks. The 63rd (RN) Division attacked on 30th October 1917 to the right of Poelcapelle - line - Source Trench - Varlet Farm - Bray Farm - Berks Houses. Germans counter barraged caught attacking troops and they suffered severe casualties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 16 November , 2019 Share Posted 16 November , 2019 (edited) Witgh regard to his original MC. The lists for 2/2/1916 do not contain citations and having checked several of the officers I cannot find a citation for anyone on the list so far. Leads to 2 possible conclusions 1. Awards for general good service or 2. Clerical Omission The index card shows he was presented with MC and Bar on same day in Sept 1917. His second bar was sent by post. Again thanks to the NA. Edited 16 November , 2019 by Mark1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem49 Posted 16 November , 2019 Author Share Posted 16 November , 2019 Possibly the 2/2/16 was for his work with the wounded in October 1915, when he was also wounded. 1st Bar consistent with Thiepval and 2nd Bar with his work on 30 October 1917. Amazing man and also wounded at least 3 times - October 1915, September 1916 and 1918. The original was also on Gallipoli and gallantry awards were not dished out so much as the powers that be saw it as a defeat and obviously made less awards! Once again my sincere thanks. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem49 Posted 16 November , 2019 Author Share Posted 16 November , 2019 I cannot thank everyone enough. I struggled with the LG (not sure why) and you have surpassed yourself in the information supplied. Thank you all Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBrook Posted 16 November , 2019 Share Posted 16 November , 2019 Just to add the link to the London Gazette notification of his mention in despatches, if this has not been posted elsewhere https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29455/supplement/1205 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem49 Posted 17 November , 2019 Author Share Posted 17 November , 2019 Once again my thanks. Capt Carr saved many 9th battalion Sherwood Foresters lives in his time with them. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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