Nick Thornicroft Posted 16 June , 2010 Author Share Posted 16 June , 2010 Martin No Duckworths amongst any of the Guards, I'm afraid. Any chance he was a Boer War DCM? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinThwaite Posted 17 June , 2010 Share Posted 17 June , 2010 Martin No Duckworths amongst any of the Guards, I'm afraid. Any chance he was a Boer War DCM? Nick Hello Nick, Thanks for trying, no I'm pretty certain he wouldnt have been old enough to have served in South Africa. I wonder if it was the MM. His son was actually serving in the 1960's just before I joined up. Cheers, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano Posted 17 June , 2010 Share Posted 17 June , 2010 Would love another from you Nick if that is ok? Walter Dodsworth, RGA. Awarded DCM in 1917. Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 18 June , 2010 Author Share Posted 18 June , 2010 Dean 20583 Gnr. W. Dodsworth, R.G.A. "For conspicuous gallantry & devotion to duty in going to the assistance of a comrade who had become entangled in barbed wire in rear of his gun during an intense bombardment. In extricating him he was severely wounded, & will probably lose both legs. His gallantry & devotion were beyond all praise" (L.G. 25/8/17) Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano Posted 18 June , 2010 Share Posted 18 June , 2010 Thank you Nick, this was for one of his living relatives, much appreciated. regards Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 19 June , 2010 Author Share Posted 19 June , 2010 Dean I'm sure they'll be proud of what he did. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hywyn Posted 28 July , 2010 Share Posted 28 July , 2010 Nick I would appreciate a look up please on L Cpl 30335 Henry W Simpson of 1st Somerset Light Infantry. He is on a list in LG 31225 12/3/1919 TIA Hywyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 31 July , 2010 Author Share Posted 31 July , 2010 Hywyn 30335 L/Cpl. H.W. Simpson (Bangor), 1st Bn., S.L.I. "For great courage & determination near Verchain on 24th October 1918. While the river was being bridged there was a great deal of crowding at the bridges & considerable enemy fire. He swam across the river, collected a few men who had already crossed, & attacked the nearest enemy position, thereby diverting the enemy fire from the bridges, & enabling the crossing to be proceeded with. Throughout the day he showed a very fine example of dash & courage" (L.G. 2/12/19) Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hywyn Posted 31 July , 2010 Share Posted 31 July , 2010 Great Stuff. Thanks Nick. Hywyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hywyn Posted 28 September , 2010 Share Posted 28 September , 2010 Nick Could I please have a look up for the citation for Pte 3093 Arthur Thomas, Welsh Guards. He is on a list in LG issue 31299 dated 15/9/1919. TIA Hywyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndavidswarbrick Posted 28 September , 2010 Share Posted 28 September , 2010 Dear Nick, I would appreciate a look-up for Sgt L. E. Green 1755/560247 47 Divisional Signals Company - Gazette date 3/6/1916 also W Egan 21479 RFA Gazette date 1918 Thanks, Dave Swarbrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 28 September , 2010 Author Share Posted 28 September , 2010 Hywyn 3093 Pte. A. Thomas, 1st Bn., W. Gds. (Portdinorwic, N. Wales) "For conspicuous gallantry near Bavani on 6 Nov., 1918. He was advancing with his Lewis gun when machine gun fire was opened from the left flank, & he was badly wounded. He crawled to where his gun was lying & poured a steady fire until the men got over the crest. Later he helped a badly wounded comrade to battalion HQ" (L.G. 25 Feb. 1920) Dave 1755 Sgt. L.E. Green, 47th Divl. Sig. Coy., R.E., T.F. "For consistent gallantry & good work when maintaining telegraphic communications, notably during a period of heavy bombardment" (L.G. 21 June, 1916) No one with the surname 'Egan' in the R.F.A. D.C.M.s. A/Cpl. F.J. Egan in the R.G.A. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hywyn Posted 28 September , 2010 Share Posted 28 September , 2010 Nick Once again, thanks. It's appreciated. Hywyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndavidswarbrick Posted 29 September , 2010 Share Posted 29 September , 2010 Hywyn 1755 Sgt. L.E. Green, 47th Divl. Sig. Coy., R.E., T.F. "For consistent gallantry & good work when maintaining telegraphic communications, notably during a period of heavy bombardment" (L.G. 21 June, 1916) No one with the surname 'Egan' in the R.F.A. D.C.M.s. A/Cpl. F.J. Egan in the R.G.A. Nick Thanks very much Nick, much appreciated Dave Swarbrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cross Posted 29 September , 2010 Share Posted 29 September , 2010 Three QOOH men if possible please:- SSM J C Warren 971 3.6.15 Pte P Muller 2516 15.3.16 Pte T N A'Bear 285169 25.8.17 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 29 September , 2010 Author Share Posted 29 September , 2010 Mike 285169 Pte. T.N. A'Bear, Yeomanry [unit not specified]. "For conspicuous gallantry & devotion to duty when at a listening post in advance of our line. During a fierce enemy attack he came under heavy shell fire, but in spite of being isolated he remained unmoved, bombing the advancing enemy & forcing them to retire. His splendid determination & courage contributed largely to the failure of the enemy's assault" (L.G. date not given) 2516 Pte. P. Muller, Oxfordshire Hrs., T.F. "For conspicuous good work in night reconnaissance. On one occasion he entered the enemy's sap, which was unseen from our trench, picked up a rifle & fixed it so that the line could be seen by daylight" (L.G. date not given) 971 Squadron Sergeant-Major J.C. Warren, Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hrs. "For conspicuous gallantry on 3rd Nov., 1914, at Wulverghem, when he took a prominent part with two Troops in crawling up a field to fill a gap in the line of trenches, under very heavy shell-fire. Has been noted for voluntarily undertaking dangerous & difficult work" (L.G. date not given) Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cross Posted 29 September , 2010 Share Posted 29 September , 2010 Blimey that was quick; thank you three times over ! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cross Posted 9 October , 2010 Share Posted 9 October , 2010 I'm back for more please ! Two local men that I am investigating, both Oxford & Bucks LI:- L/Cpl F Merry 9140 2nd Pte G Hall 8488 2nd (not confident of this service number) 1914 or early 1915, possibly together. A smoking concert was held in their honour when both were invalided home. MC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 9 October , 2010 Share Posted 9 October , 2010 9140 L/Cpl F Merry 2nd Btn For conspicuous devotion to duty. Although very ill, he refused to go sick, and carried on all his duties, including the voluntary collection of wounded between the lines, until he became light-headed. He also did very good work on another occasion (11.3.16) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 9 October , 2010 Share Posted 9 October , 2010 844 Pte G Hall 2nd Btn For conspicuous gallantry and good work on 3rd November in advancing from his own trench and assisting in driving away a party of the enemy, who were commencing to dig a new trench within 30 yards of his own; 30 of the enemy were shot on this occasion. (17.12.14) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cross Posted 9 October , 2010 Share Posted 9 October , 2010 9140 L/Cpl F Merry 2nd Btn For conspicuous devotion to duty. Although very ill, he refused to go sick, and carried on all his duties, including the voluntary collection of wounded between the lines, until he became light-headed. He also did very good work on another occasion (11.3.16) Thanks for this; but can you try another Merry? Harry this time, number 7441, probably a 1914 action. MC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 11 October , 2010 Author Share Posted 11 October , 2010 7441 Pte. H. Merry, 2nd Bn., Ox & Bucks L.I. "For conspicuous good work on 3rd November in advancing from his own trench & assisting in driving away a party of the enemy, who were commencing to dig a new trench within 30 yards of his own. 30 of the enemy were killed on this occasion". (L.G. 17/12/14) Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbarrett1 Posted 11 October , 2010 Share Posted 11 October , 2010 hi would you please have a look for the following citation. regards Martin Name: Patrick Mahon Birth Place: Clough, Co. Kilkenny Death Date: 1 Jan 1918 Death Location: Egypt Enlistment Location: Aldershot, Hants Rank: C.S.M. Regiment: Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) Battalion: 1st Battalion Number: 6219 Type of Casualty: Died of wounds Theatre of War: Egyptian Theatre Comments: D.C.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cross Posted 11 October , 2010 Share Posted 11 October , 2010 Gentlemen/Ladies - thanks for your kind help and glad you could resolve which men I was looking for ! Twin citations for Hall and Merry for the same action. Much appreciated. MC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 12 October , 2010 Author Share Posted 12 October , 2010 Martin 6219 CSM P. Mahon (Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny) "For conspicuous gallantry & devotion to duty. Although wounded, he went forward & rejoined his platoon, which was being attacked, & continued to direct it & to use his rifle until the attack was beaten off. He set a splendid example of pluck & fearlessness, & has on all occasions rendered exceptionally good & continuous service since the commencement of the war" (L.G. 26 Jan. 1918) Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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