Andrew Upton Posted 7 June , 2005 Share Posted 7 June , 2005 That it is to my Great grandfather's brother, Ernest Densley, died of wounds and buried in Bristol in 1919! The same man that appears in the end of my postings. http://www.cwgc.org/cwgcinternet/casualty_...casualty=357929 My heart skipped a beat when I was sent an email by Ebay saying there had been a hit for "Densley" on my favourite searches (as opposed to a mis-spelled densely!). I'm now in the process of trying to track down how it came to be sold via an auction in Bristol some time ago, and then to the seller whom I bought the grouping from. So to all those out there, looking for family medals and plaques, don't give up - miracles do happen! On a side note, I have been unable to track down his Medal Index Card online, despite various searches under Densley, Dersley (how the medals are incorrectly named!), Densly, and his various service numbers. Also, who was it who was offering reproduction memorial scrolls here some time ago? I've tried various searches for the thread on this, but I cant seem to find it anywhere. As the scroll is the only main thing missing from the group, I want to finish it with the best reproduction available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 7 June , 2005 Share Posted 7 June , 2005 You're living proof it CAN happen. I am a little envious but dont begrudge you your good fortune at all, in fact its nice to hear a happy ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per ardua per mare per terram Posted 7 June , 2005 Share Posted 7 June , 2005 On a side note, I have been unable to track down his Medal Index Card online, despite various searches under Densley, Dersley (how the medals are incorrectly named!), Densly, and his various service numbers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It’s great when dreams become reality! The equivalent of a MIC is shown in the campaigns, medals, etc, section of his record of service (the other page from the one you have scanned). From what I can see in the scan he entered the army in June 1917 and transferred to the RFC in August, probably still in training and almost certainly in the UK, so it is unlikely that he qualified for a MIC, which is an army document. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltaxman Posted 7 June , 2005 Share Posted 7 June , 2005 Andrew, I see that he's buried in a local cemtery (local to me anyway!). If I get a chance to visit, would you like a photo of the marker/headstone? it'll round off the set. Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 7 June , 2005 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2005 Per ardua per mare per terram: It’s great when dreams become reality! The equivalent of a MIC is shown in the campaigns, medals, etc, section of his record of service (the other page from the one you have scanned). From what I can see in the scan he entered the army in June 1917 and transferred to the RFC in August, probably still in training and almost certainly in the UK, so it is unlikely that he qualified for a MIC, which is an army document. Per ardua per mare per terram: That explains it! I would attach a scan of the relevant area, but this website doesn't seem to want to let me do that just at the moment, but it confirms his entitlement to the pair. Eviltaxman: Andrew, I see that he's buried in a local cemtery (local to me anyway!). If I get a chance to visit, would you like a photo of the marker/headstone? it'll round off the set. Les. Thank you for the offer, but as I'm local to Bristol as well, I hope to personally visit the grave in the near future. Thanks to all the well wishers, and those that PM'ed to confirm it was Pete Wood reproducing the scrolls - I suspected it was him, and sent an email to him with the email address I got from here, but I didn't get a reply - anyone know if he's busy, or if the address is out of date? Also, can someone tell me which rank is higher - Air Mechanic Second Class, or Third Class (guessing second Class)? His records clearly show the change from Second to Third Class on 1-4-18 (demoted?), which is the rank the CWGC shows him as, whilst his medals show his rank as Second Class - I assume this is just the highest rank he held during the war, and not that held at the time of death? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 7 June , 2005 Share Posted 7 June , 2005 Andrew, Well done what a great feeling. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret_uk Posted 7 June , 2005 Share Posted 7 June , 2005 My heart skipped a beat when I was sent an email by Ebay saying there had been a hit for "Densley" on my favourite searches (as opposed to a mis-spelled densely !). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I bet it did Andrew, well done you must be over the moon . Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Abbott Posted 7 June , 2005 Share Posted 7 June , 2005 Brilliant Andrew. Delighted for you. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 7 June , 2005 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2005 Yay! I think I got the "Casualties, Wounds, Campaigns, Medals, Clasps, Decorations, Mentions, etc" to work: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 7 June , 2005 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2005 Can someone explain the references to the differing periods of service to me? Also, the "CASUALTY CARD DESTROYED" (just visible below). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 7 June , 2005 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2005 And I can't read most of this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 7 June , 2005 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2005 More details (his date of birth is listed as 1887, when he was actually born in 1885, so consequently his age is off - whether this was deliberate on his part, or error at some point, I've yet to find out). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 7 June , 2005 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2005 More details: Has anyone else seen similar details added to the margin? Audrey was his daughter, and its known she was born in 1915, so presumably this shows her birthday, but I've no idea why it would be added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 7 June , 2005 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2005 More service details: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPPSY Posted 8 June , 2005 Share Posted 8 June , 2005 Great to hear Andrew We all wish it would happen to us Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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