cenbeth Posted 30 April , 2006 Share Posted 30 April , 2006 Dear Members, Can any one help me? On 10 April 1918, this ship was attacked and fought off a German submarine. The Captain, H A Yardley, was awarded the DSO and my grandfather (Edward Jones) given a gold medal by the passengers which I have. My Grandfather wouldn't speak about himself so I have never been able to find out about him. What I'd like to know is whether anyone else was given Gold medals for this action and whether there is any citation with Captain Yarley's medal. Thanks Cennydd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanandirene Posted 30 April , 2006 Share Posted 30 April , 2006 Dear Members, Can any one help me? On 10 April 1918, this ship was attacked and fought off a German submarine. The Captain, H A Yardley, was awarded the DSO and my grandfather (Edward Jones) given a gold medal by the passengers which I have. My Grandfather wouldn't speak about himself so I have never been able to find out about him. What I'd like to know is whether anyone else was given Gold medals for this action and whether there is any citation with Captain Yarley's medal. Thanks Cennydd Dear Cennyd If you look at P5 of this bulletin you'll see some other postings re Burutu. Were either your grandfather or Captain Yardley by any chance Canadians? My Grandfather Jacob Bussey was in the Newfoundland Royal Naval Reserve and went down with Burutu in September 1918. Allan West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenbeth Posted 30 April , 2006 Author Share Posted 30 April , 2006 Hi, No, my Grandfather was Welsh, from Holyhead. Regards Cennydd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historydavid Posted 30 April , 2006 Share Posted 30 April , 2006 Cennydd, not the answers you are looking for, but you might find this interesting On10th April 1918 the SS Burutu SS (defensively armed), 3,902 grt, was damaged by German U-boat, U 154. The U-boat was fought off by gunfire 14 miles SSW from Cape Mesurado, Monrovia area. 2 members of the Burutu's crew were killed. Best wishes David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenbeth Posted 1 May , 2006 Author Share Posted 1 May , 2006 Cennydd, not the answers you are looking for, but you might find this interesting On10th April 1918 the SS Burutu SS (defensively armed), 3,902 grt, was damaged by German U-boat, U 154. The U-boat was fought off by gunfire 14 miles SSW from Cape Mesurado, Monrovia area. 2 members of the Burutu's crew were killed. Best wishes David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenbeth Posted 1 May , 2006 Author Share Posted 1 May , 2006 Dear David, THanks for that, it all helps! Regards Cennydd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spithead Posted 1 May , 2006 Share Posted 1 May , 2006 Dear Members, Can any one help me? On 10 April 1918, this ship was attacked and fought off a German submarine. The Captain, H A Yardley, was awarded the DSO and my grandfather (Edward Jones) given a gold medal by the passengers which I have. My Grandfather wouldn't speak about himself so I have never been able to find out about him. What I'd like to know is whether anyone else was given Gold medals for this action and whether there is any citation with Captain Yarley's medal. Thanks Cennydd Hi Cennydd Are you sure the Captain was awarded a DSO, only 'Naval Honours and Awards' by Hayward give it as a DSC. 'Henry A.Yardley, LG 21st June 18, Captain Merchant Navy'. I've tried to confirm either in the LG but have had no luck, perhaps someone with more expertise could oblige. I presume the gold medal is a private issue, would be interesting if you could give us more details. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenbeth Posted 1 May , 2006 Author Share Posted 1 May , 2006 Hi Cennydd Are you sure the Captain was awarded a DSO, only 'Naval Honours and Awards' by Hayward give it as a DSC. 'Henry A.Yardley, LG 21st June 18, Captain Merchant Navy'. I've tried to confirm either in the LG but have had no luck, perhaps someone with more expertise could oblige. I presume the gold medal is a private issue, would be interesting if you could give us more details. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenbeth Posted 1 May , 2006 Author Share Posted 1 May , 2006 Hi, I got my information from The Elder Dempster Fleet History, 1852 - 1985. In this it describes Captain Yardley as being awarded the Distinguished Sevice Order. It could have got it wrong. Yes, the gold medal would be private as it was awarded by the passengers. It states: Presented to Mr EDWARD JONES by the passengers of the RMS BURUTU during an engagement with an enemy submarine On the reverse it states Monrovia April 10th 1918 Regards Cennydd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuvs Posted 24 November , 2020 Share Posted 24 November , 2020 Hi If anyone has any info / family photographs they would like to share regarding the Burutu I would love to hear from you. My great grandfather was first mate Frederick Blythe who went down with the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonmate Posted 25 November , 2020 Share Posted 25 November , 2020 (edited) Tuvs Welcome to the Forum ! I see that the original poster here,Cenbeth,hasn't been on the Forum since 2008. I was going to suggest that you got in touch and asked if you could see the account of the BURUTU in the Elder Dempster Fleet History 1852-1985, where it is likely to have the incident recorded. I have used this book in Southampton Maritime Collection for other ED vessels lost/damaged in WW1 and know how useful it is ! Edited 25 November , 2020 by sotonmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy Posted 25 November , 2020 Share Posted 25 November , 2020 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Burutu_(1902) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuvs Posted 29 November , 2020 Share Posted 29 November , 2020 On 25/11/2020 at 13:08, sotonmate said: Tuvs Welcome to the Forum ! I see that the original poster here,Cenbeth,hasn't been on the Forum since 2008. I was going to suggest that you got in touch and asked if you could see the account of the BURUTU in the Elder Dempster Fleet History 1852-1985, where it is likely to have the incident recorded. I have used this book in Southampton Maritime Collection for other ED vessels lost/damaged in WW1 and know how useful it is ! Many thanks for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuvs Posted 29 November , 2020 Share Posted 29 November , 2020 On 25/11/2020 at 14:54, johnboy said: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Burutu_(1902) Many thanks I know quite a bit about the Burutu as I started the Wikipedia page years ago but am always looking for more infirmation stories history and photographs of those who had connections with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy Posted 29 November , 2020 Share Posted 29 November , 2020 There may be a crew list. crew lists or Elder Dempster. I found one somewhere a few ago for another Elder Dempster ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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