Stewart1966 Posted 11 July , 2005 Share Posted 11 July , 2005 I was asked about 10 years ago ago by a friend to try and investigate any details regarding the award of the Military Medal and a Mention in Despatches to her deceased husband's grandfather, Sgt Harry Bayliss Royal Field Artillery. At the time I could not find any information without having to travel down to Kew but I have just come across an old letter I sent to the Imperial War Museum at the time which has prompted me to try again. As this forum houses a wealth of experience and knowledge I was wondering if anyone could shed any further light on this gentleman and his awards. I do not know the army number nor the dates of the awards and have searched the on line version of the London Gazette but to no avail. Any help would be very gratefully received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 11 July , 2005 Share Posted 11 July , 2005 This fellow is the only Harry Bayliss from the RFA who has both Service Medals and a MM or DCM. Service MIC: http://www.documentsonline.nationalarchive...&resultcount=71 MM MIC: http://www.documentsonline.nationalarchive...&resultcount=71 He was also a Sergeant. The MIC for the MM should state the issue of the Gazette. The search is putting up a fight against me right now. Give us a while to find it and if not then you can download the MIC. There are 3 other Harry's or Harolds but these didn't rise above the rank of Gunner. I'm not a betting man, but this looks like a good bet. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 11 July , 2005 Share Posted 11 July , 2005 AHA! London Gazette 14-5-1919 His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of a Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers .and Men: — ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY, 20456 Sjt. Bayliss, H., 85th By., 11th Army Bde. (Stafford). Now, was our man from Stafford? Unfortunately the date of Gazette doesn't gives us much of a clue apart from the fact that it was late in the War. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky53 Posted 12 July , 2005 Share Posted 12 July , 2005 There are a few Harry Bayliss from Stafford in 1901 Census. Can check out if you know any more info Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart1966 Posted 12 July , 2005 Author Share Posted 12 July , 2005 Stebie/Sparky Many thanks for the info. Stafford sounds about right - it's only 17 miles from me and I think his family did come from there. Thanks a lot. Very much appreciated!!!!! Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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