liverpool annie Posted 27 September , 2005 Share Posted 27 September , 2005 Could somebody please look up the Gazzette for me - I'm getting frustrated!! I would REALLY appreciate it! And if anybody can give me any other information about the Croix de Guerre - I'd appreciate that too!! http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,91796.0.html Annie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 27 September , 2005 Share Posted 27 September , 2005 Here you go Annie: War Office, 6th November, 1918. The following are among the Decorations and Medals awarded by the Allied Powers at various dates to the British Forces for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign: — His Majesty the King has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the Decorations and Medals in question. Decorations and Medals conferred by THE PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. Croix de Guerre. 9551 Serjeant Edgar Harry Battle, late South Lancashire Regiment (Walthamstow, E.) http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...&selHonourType= Most of the others on the adjacent pages I've looked at seem to be Indian based... Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liverpool annie Posted 27 September , 2005 Author Share Posted 27 September , 2005 Here you go Annie: War Office, 6th November, 1918. The following are among the Decorations and Medals awarded by the Allied Powers at various dates to the British Forces for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign: — His Majesty the King has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the Decorations and Medals in question. Decorations and Medals conferred by THE PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. Croix de Guerre. 9551 Serjeant Edgar Harry Battle, late South Lancashire Regiment (Walthamstow, E.) http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...&selHonourType= Most of the others on the adjacent pages I've looked at seem to be Indian based... Steve. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank you very much Steve!! Wonder what he got it for? or d'you think it's like Mack says? I'm trying to find out more about him - I'll let you know when I do!! keep your eye open for me too - would you please ? - I'd appreciate it!! Thanks again Annie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liverpool annie Posted 28 September , 2005 Author Share Posted 28 September , 2005 Thank you very much Steve!! Wonder what he got it for? or d'you think it's like Mack says? I'm trying to find out more about him - I'll let you know when I do!! keep your eye open for me too - would you please ? - I'd appreciate it!! Thanks again Annie <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Where else can I look for information about this soldier receiving his medals and WHY he got them? I've checked Bristol newspapers and I've checked ( well Steve did!!) the Gazette and I can't find any other information - I'm open to suggestions!! Thanking you in advance Annie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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