WhiteWolf Posted 4 May , 2007 Share Posted 4 May , 2007 Hi Pals Can someone out there help this "Numpty" please. I've just spent the last two hours looking for information about these two Leeds Pals and the Military Medals they were awarded, but to no avail. They are: 15/1387 Corporal Clifford Best & 15/1137 Private Arthur Binns Now I information that Arthur was awarded his 3rd May 1917 and Gazetted on 9th July 1917. But this didn't seem to help me Also does anyone have an "idiots guide" to using these publications please? before I assassinate my computer. Cheers in advance Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 4 May , 2007 Share Posted 4 May , 2007 Here is Binns: http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...;selHonourType= Type in A. Binns (Capital A is important, as is the full stop) Publication date of 6-7-1917. Usually about a 3 day difference between street date and publication date. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 4 May , 2007 Share Posted 4 May , 2007 Best is a sneaky one, as in 1918 they switched the initials to BEHIND the surname: So searched for: Best, C. LG 11-12-1918 (Pub 10-12-1918) http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...;selHonourType= Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunners dream Posted 4 May , 2007 Share Posted 4 May , 2007 Andy, This is Arthur BINNS entry: http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...;selHonourType= There's no real answer to the Gazette search engine I've always found it a real pain in the a***! What other details do you have for Best? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted 4 May , 2007 Author Share Posted 4 May , 2007 Thanks Guys Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 12 November , 2018 Share Posted 12 November , 2018 Hi, Did you ever find any information our on Corporal Clifford Best 15/1387? The reason I ask is that I literally found out yesterday, on the 100th anniversary of the armistice that he was my great grandfather. My dad has his medals and commendation from the King. I was wondering if you'd discovered anything more? Thanks J Tiffany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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