shaun6055 Posted 2 April , 2007 Share Posted 2 April , 2007 Can anyone tell me what exactly is this and if its possible to find out any details with regard to why it was given to my granddad. Following a previously asked question (see Soldiers - Medal card and unit of Lyons, John K.O.Y.L.I. dated 28/03/07) Andy Shaw kindly posted the extracts for the Battalion diary for the 20th Nov 1917 but as you might expect John was not mentioned by name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 2 April , 2007 Share Posted 2 April , 2007 Nice one - sometimes known as 'Hickie's Medals' - gallantry certificates were given out in a number of Divisions to men who had perfomed feats of gallantry but who had not (for whatever reason) received 'official medals' .. the card is acrually about the size of a small postcard? I have one to the same date for 6th Connaught Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Dodd Posted 3 April , 2007 Share Posted 3 April , 2007 This is as Des said is a 16th (Irish) Division commendation also known as a Hickie Parchment. The date is related to the divisions attack on Tunnel Trench near Bullecourt which was quite a sucsess and lots of gallantry awards were given out. (not only certificates but medals as well). It is interesting to see that you have one for Tunnel Trench for the Royal Irish Fusiliers, Des has one to the Connaught Rangers and see the following link for one awarded to the Royal Dublin Fusiliers for the same action !!! http://www.royaldublinfusiliers.com/forum/index.php?a=topic&t=48 Conor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun6055 Posted 3 April , 2007 Author Share Posted 3 April , 2007 This is as Des said is a 16th (Irish) Division commendation also known as a Hickie Parchment. The date is related to the divisions attack on Tunnel Trench near Bullecourt which was quite a sucsess and lots of gallantry awards were given out. (not only certificates but medals as well). It is interesting to see that you have one for Tunnel Trench for the Royal Irish Fusiliers, Des has one to the Connaught Rangers and see the following link for one awarded to the Royal Dublin Fusiliers for the same action !!! http://www.royaldublinfusiliers.com/forum/index.php?a=topic&t=48 Conor Hi Conor Thanks for your info and the link. Very grateful Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACRAE Posted 6 May , 2007 Share Posted 6 May , 2007 A very nice item indeed . Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womo Posted 2 April , 2013 Share Posted 2 April , 2013 Hi Guys, it seems Im dragging up an old thread here but I have just come into possession of a Hickie Parchment dated April 5th 1917. Could someone help me to discover the action please? Womo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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