what does it mean

[stoney43]

Just found another ancestor.

rumour suggested by old aunt is he was in Jerusalem sometime in ww1. could do with some assistance understanding this card

seen the date he entered egypt but the rest is notvery clear.

Thanks in anticipation.

[HarryBettsMCDCM]

Beneath the date of embarkation is I think,a notification of issue of "Emb",ie: The MiD {Mention in Despatches} "Oak Leaves Spray" emblem with date & authorisation code reference.

The References by "R Fus/38/18" pertain to the Medal Rolls his awards were issued from& the actual date of issue:~ 23:1:22.

The other code in the bottom corner is probably just an internal Army Medal Office reference to a long forgotten communique.

[Guest KevinEndon]

here it is again

but slightly bigger

[SteveE]

Beneath the date of embarkation is I think,a notification of issue of "Emb",ie: The MiD {Mention in Despatches} "Oak Leaves Spray" emblem with date & authorisation code reference.

He was indeed Mentioned In Dispatches, London Gazette#31138, dated 22nd January 1919.

London Gazette online is causing me all sorts of problems tonight so I've attached the details from The Times instead.

Hope it helps

Steve

[SteveE]

I can access the Gazette online now so if you want the link to the Gazette page for Arthur Ripley's MID it's Here

Steve

[stoney43]

I can access the Gazette online now so if you want the link to the Gazette page for Arthur Ripley's MID it's Here

Steve

Steve

thats brilliant!

couldnt find this referance when i searched so thanks again for the link.

now for more reading about the Egyptian expiditionary force. and the Royal Fusileers

Thanks also to Harry & Kevin for there input.

Dave

[tjec]

Hello SteveE,

Is it possible for you to do a MID search for Thomas James Edward Courtie RGA?

Thanks and regards,

Norman Poole

[tjec]

Mind you, it may be misspelt as Courtice.

Regards,

Norman