connaughtranger Posted 29 December , 2008 Share Posted 29 December , 2008 Hi Have you any info on Sgt William Spicer Irish Guards (not sure which battalion) but I think he may have won it around Cambrai. I think he was a transport sergeant. One of my great uncle's sons has a copy of the citation but I don't know where he lives. Sicerely hope you can help Regards Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 29 December , 2008 Author Share Posted 29 December , 2008 Martin 2623 Sgt. W. Spicer, Irish Guards, (Westport, Co. Mayo) L.G. 28/3/1918. "For conspicuous gallantry & devotion to duty. When in charge of pack-mules bringing forward stores, his party received several casualties, both amongst men & animals, from the very intense hostile barrage. Despite this, all the stores were safely brought up the line, failure to have delivered would have been disastrous to the companies assaulting later in the day. His splendid courage & gallant conduct were beyond all praise, & his complete disregard for personal safety was a fine example to all ranks" Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connaughtranger Posted 31 December , 2008 Share Posted 31 December , 2008 Martin 2623 Sgt. W. Spicer, Irish Guards, (Westport, Co. Mayo) L.G. 28/3/1918. "For conspicuous gallantry & devotion to duty. When in charge of pack-mules bringing forward stores, his party received several casualties, both amongst men & animals, from the very intense hostile barrage. Despite this, all the stores were safely brought up the line, failure to have delivered would have been disastrous to the companies assaulting later in the day. His splendid courage & gallant conduct were beyond all praise, & his complete disregard for personal safety was a fine example to all ranks" Nick Hi Thank you so so much for that. He was my mum's uncle and she never mentioned it once in her lifetime that he'd won a medal of any sort. I only found out by accident. Most grateful to you. All good wishes Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajpattison Posted 9 February , 2009 Share Posted 9 February , 2009 As you are kindly offering, I would be very grateful for anything you can find out about: Sgt Arthur Gamble, no 77720 Royal Garrison Artillery, appeared in the Supplement to the LG 3.6.18. I cannot find any trace of a citation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 10 February , 2009 Author Share Posted 10 February , 2009 A.J. Stebie beat me to it! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 17 February , 2009 Author Share Posted 17 February , 2009 In response to a PM, here is the only 'A. Reid' of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers to be awarded a WW1 DCM. His service number differs from the one specified. There are no indications of the individual's place of origin, or where his DCM deed took place: 17914 L/Cpl. A. REID "For conspicuous gallantry & devotion to duty. After his machine gun had jammed, & although himself wounded, he corrected the stoppage & opened fire on a strong enemy raiding party, driving them off at a critical time" (London Gazette 17.4.17) Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambo Posted 16 March , 2009 Share Posted 16 March , 2009 Nick Do you have anything on 76201 Lance Sergeant Albert Warriner 9th Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment. he died of wounds on the 17th of June 1916. According to a local newspaper he won his DCM in South Africa, duringthe Boer War and I'm afraid I don't know which unit he was serving with at the time I'm hoping your source goes back to South Africa Many thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 17 March , 2009 Author Share Posted 17 March , 2009 John I'm afraid I only have DCM citations from WW1. Best of luck with the search. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambo Posted 17 March , 2009 Share Posted 17 March , 2009 Nick Thanks for looking much appreciated Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longboat Posted 29 March , 2009 Share Posted 29 March , 2009 Nick, Could you do a look up for Bmbr Oliver C. Dubois 78293 of 460 Battery, R.F.A. Cheers Stuart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 29 March , 2009 Author Share Posted 29 March , 2009 Stuart 78293 Bombardier O.C. Dubois, 460th (Howitzer) Battery, R.F.A. (L.G. 16 Nov. 1915) "For conspicuous gallantry & resource on 6th August, 1915, at Cape Helles (Dardenelles), when he spent four hours repairing telephone wires under exceptionally heavy shell fire, doing his work well & effectively. Previously, on the 28th April, when sent with a message to the French firing line, he picked up a wounded Frenchman on his way back, & carried him to the nearest dressing station, where he left him, the whole action being performed under heavy rifle fire. Throughout the campaign, Bombardier Dubois has been distinguished for his bravery under fire & his devotion to duty" Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longboat Posted 30 March , 2009 Share Posted 30 March , 2009 Many Thanks Nick. His younger brother, a 2nd Lt in the London Irish Rifles was killed on the 7th April 1917 and Oliver was killed 2 days later. There was only 2 years between them. regards Stuart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 30 March , 2009 Author Share Posted 30 March , 2009 Stuart Out of interest, do you have a photo of Oliver? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longboat Posted 30 March , 2009 Share Posted 30 March , 2009 Stuart Out of interest, do you have a photo of Oliver? Nick Afraid not Nick. I intend to make a visit to Lewisham Libary sometime over the summer to take a look at their archives as it was where the Dubois brothers were from. I'm hoping they may appear in a local newapaper of the time. I looked up the surname on various websites and it seems many a Dubois settled in London when the Huguenots fled France although I dont know if this applies to the brothers forebears. regards Stuart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart714 Posted 4 May , 2009 Share Posted 4 May , 2009 Nick Could you look up the following: - William Boardman (KIA 28/10/18 as 2Lt Seaforths) - John Campbell (KIA 20/4/18 as 2Lt Seaforths) Any help much appreciated. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 4 May , 2009 Author Share Posted 4 May , 2009 Stuart 200941 L/Sgt. W. Boardman (L.G. 18.7.17) "For conspicuous gallantry & devotion to duty. He took command of the remainder of the platoon & captured his objective. He personally took fifteen prisoners. Throughout he set a splendid example to his men" J. Campbell is either: 200785 Sgt. J. Campbell (Ullapool) (L.G. 18.7.17) "For conspicuous gallantry & devotion to duty. Although wounded, he led his platoon to their objective, where, owing to casualties, he attacked an enemy machine-gun single-handed & put it out of action" BAR to D.C.M. (L.G. 6.2.18) "For conspicuous gallantry & devotion to duty. Accompanied by three others he entered his platoon objective before the barrage had lifted from it, & cleared the trench for forty yards, killing several of the enemy. This prompt action undoubtedly saved his platoon heavy casualties" Or: 9262 Pte. J.W. Campbell, 7th Bn. (L.G. 16.11.15) "For conspicuous bravery on the 26th of September 1915 at Hohenzollern Redoubt. By his perfect example of coolness, bravery & devotion to duty under very heavy fire, he was instrumental in rallying the line when several units were mixed up with his own regiment. Later, under very heavy fire, he got on to the parapet & called to the men to stand firm. His gallantry & example contributed to the steadiness of all ranks" Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart714 Posted 4 May , 2009 Share Posted 4 May , 2009 Nick Thankyou very much for your prompt reply. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akduerden Posted 8 May , 2009 Share Posted 8 May , 2009 Nick, Can you please look up, James, H – Bombardier – 32nd Battery – Died 6/02/1915 Thanks Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akduerden Posted 8 May , 2009 Share Posted 8 May , 2009 Nick, Can you please look up, James, H – Bombardier – 32nd Battery RFA – Died 6/02/1915 Thanks Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 8 May , 2009 Author Share Posted 8 May , 2009 Andrew 29568 Bombardier H. James, 32nd Btty., R.F.A. (L.G. 30 June 1915) "For gallant conduct on 25th January, 1915, in laying telephone wire under fire. This N.C.O. has proved himself indefatigable & resourceful, & has done exceptionally well during the time he has been on active service" Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akduerden Posted 19 May , 2009 Share Posted 19 May , 2009 Andrew 29568 Bombardier H. James, 32nd Btty., R.F.A. (L.G. 30 June 1915) "For gallant conduct on 25th January, 1915, in laying telephone wire under fire. This N.C.O. has proved himself indefatigable & resourceful, & has done exceptionally well during the time he has been on active service" Nick Thanks a lot Nick. Very helpful. Was wondering whether you know of a way to find MM's citations as well. I know LG is available but it some times hard to search. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 19 May , 2009 Author Share Posted 19 May , 2009 Andrew I think only a handful of the earliest MM citations were ever published in the London Gazette. Sometimes they were mentioned in the War Diaries or perhaps a soldier's local newspaper back home, but generally they are quite difficult to track down. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 14 July , 2009 Author Share Posted 14 July , 2009 In response to a PM.... 13244 Cpl. (A/Sgt.) J.W. Briggs, Leicestershire Regt. "For conspicuous gallantry & devotion to duty during a hostile attack. He took his Lewis gun forward as soon as the enemy barrage began, &, though the line was outflanked, he remained in an isolated forward position until his gun was put out of action. He then went back, obtained another gun, & kept it in action until the attack was beaten off. He showed the greatest determination in a very difficult position" (L.G. 6.2.18) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew pugh Posted 14 July , 2009 Share Posted 14 July , 2009 Hi Nick . Thank you very much for that information. Best Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneRichey Posted 22 July , 2009 Share Posted 22 July , 2009 If you are having trouble finding an elusive DCM citation, I may be able to help. Please give full name & regiment of individual, otherwise I have no chance of finding him. Nick Hi Nick! I have been searching Canadian Archives for two years now trying to find out about what happened to My Grandfather's DCM he was supposed to recieve according to news clippings from April 1917. He was the Battalion Sniper for the 28th NW CEF Pte. S.D. Richey #199384 He was injured in Oct of 1916 and spent 7 months at Ramsgate Hospital. According to my Grandmother, she said that records were lost while he was in the hospital and therefore was never presented the DCM for what happened on Sept 25, 1916 at Courcelette France. Would you have any idea how I could find more records that the British Army might have on the 28th Bat. NW, such as sniper reports from Sept to Nov 1916 Courcelette? Any help would be greatly appreciated! I have attached 2 files for you to review. Thanks! Wayne Richey Carvel, Alberta, Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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