FROGSMILE Posted 23 March , 2021 Share Posted 23 March , 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, GazB said: Glad about that. Asking because it's slightly different from the one you showed earlier in this thread There were slight manufacturers variations, but you must remember that the badge concerned was simply a collar badge. The key aspect is that it shows the continents of Europe, Asia and India on the badge as per the examples that we’ve seen. Edited 23 March , 2021 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted 25 March , 2021 Author Share Posted 25 March , 2021 On 21/03/2021 at 19:57, horatio2 said: Having reviewed a number of RMMU records of that period I must revise my previous assessment, which was in error. It is now clear that the subject of this topic did deploy to the Dardanelles on 1 March 1915 with the RMMU, remaining there until18 October 1915 and it was this period of service that qualified him for the Star. Please, disregard my comments about Blandford. Apologies for a bad steer. I've found 3 other RMMU records all with very close service numbers to my grandad having joined the same week. All 3 service records are the same format as my grandads with just active service/Special Service Force written on them. From other sources it is clear they all served in the Dardanelles with one listed as killed and two mentioned in the London Gazette dispatches. ADM-159-209-3152.pdf ADM-159-209-3154.pdf ADM-159-209-3155.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 25 March , 2021 Share Posted 25 March , 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, GazB said: I've found 3 other RMMU records all with very close service numbers to my grandad having joined the same week. All 3 service records are the same format as my grandads with just active service/Special Service Force written on them. From other sources it is clear they all served in the Dardanelles with one listed as killed and two mentioned in the London Gazette dispatches. ADM-159-209-3152.pdf 1.43 MB · 3 downloads ADM-159-209-3154.pdf 1.57 MB · 4 downloaADM-159-209-3155.pdf 1.58 MB · 3 downloads I think it’s clear that your grandfather did serve in the Dardanelles. There are two photos of the men of the RMMU, who deployed, in the RM Historical Society Publication 41 that covers dress and personal distinctions of the Royal Marines. Edited 25 March , 2021 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 25 March , 2021 Share Posted 25 March , 2021 This may be of interest: Gaskell A. Official history of the Medical Unit of the Royal Naval Division from its inception to the evacuation of Gallipoli. Journal of the Royal Naval Medical Service. Vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 193-208; no. 4, pp. 275-291; Vol. 12, no. 1 pp. 36-57; no. 2, pp. 121-140; no. 3, pp. 219-227; no. 4 pp. 288-309. Collated into one pdf here: Gaskell A - History of the Medical Unit of the Royal Naval Division.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted 26 March , 2021 Author Share Posted 26 March , 2021 14 hours ago, seaJane said: This may be of interest: Gaskell A. Official history of the Medical Unit of the Royal Naval Division from its inception to the evacuation of Gallipoli. Journal of the Royal Naval Medical Service. Vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 193-208; no. 4, pp. 275-291; Vol. 12, no. 1 pp. 36-57; no. 2, pp. 121-140; no. 3, pp. 219-227; no. 4 pp. 288-309. Collated into one pdf here: Gaskell A - History of the Medical Unit of the Royal Naval Division.pdf 4.5 MB · 3 downloads Thanks seajane. Downloaded ready to read tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 26 March , 2021 Share Posted 26 March , 2021 47 minutes ago, GazB said: Thanks seajane. Downloaded ready to read tonight My pleasure - enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted 11 October , 2021 Author Share Posted 11 October , 2021 Finally found a copy of my great grandad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 11 October , 2021 Share Posted 11 October , 2021 (edited) The photo shows the RM collar badge worn by their support services as headdress insignia fairly clearly. Edited 11 October , 2021 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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