The people of america and other countries who before. Sir bernard evans australian dictionary of biography. British commandersinchief of a theatre of war or campaign were obliged to report their activities and achievements to. Simmons returned to the front in 1917, was gassed in ypres, and awarded the military cross. In 19 the family migrated to melbourne and settled at st kilda, where bernard attended primary school, later moving to hampton.
The certificate awarded to a man recognised in despatches noted his service details along with a reference to the specific despatch in which he. Sir john frenchs first despatch mons and le cateau the. Mentioned in despatches and m ilitary cross view citation here survived mcclinton, fredricfrederick hurst date of birth. One study jones 1996, p 32 suggests that you may also use numbers in parentheses or in superscripts that correspond to the references in your reference list at the end of your paper. Although he had enlisted in townsville from darwin, after the war he lived in victoria as a farmer. Mar 08, 2009 dispatches are communications sent back from a war zone to the commanders. Olympic gold medallist rower ewart douglas horsfall was born in liverpool in 1892, the son of stockbroker, church builder and founder of st chads. The best free online bibliography and citation tools free online bibliography and citation tools have become an integral part of every elearning project, especially if you are on a tight elearning budget. For his work on gallipoli sir john monash was thrice mentioned in despatches, and he was made a companion of the bath. Contentsshow early years evans was born in manchester, england on may 1905. This should say when the despatch he was mentioned in was published in the london gazette, and also show when his emblem was issued. However, cost keeps rising if you add fancy citation tools with. He later became manager of the british olympic rowing team.
Biography gordon donald graham australian dictionary. I am charged to record his majestys high appreciation. Mentioned in dispatches letter world war one rootschat. For his services there he was created knight commander of the bath. Adams design, perth entered service with the ran in 1965. While serving as a navigatorbomb aimer, he was burned in a near fatal crash on december 6, 1941. Mentioned in despatches synonyms, mentioned in despatches pronunciation, mentioned in despatches translation, english dictionary definition of mentioned in despatches. The name of haiti is being mentioned in despatches to tne cities of the united states and across the atlantic by press services to europe as the pageantry and pomp of the occasion is passed on to listeners, viewers and readers throughout theworld. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online for the first time online, leading british genealogy research website thegenealogist has released over 81,000 records of records of mentioned in dispatches from the first world war, linked to citations from the london gazette. British commanders in chief of a theatre of war or campaign were obliged to report their activities and achievements to the war office in the form of despatches, which were published in the gazette.
Born on 3 march 1888 in markinch, fifeshire, scotland son of john and jessie johnston herd, markinch, fifeshire, scotland at the time of his enlistment in 1915. The national library of australias copies direct service lets you purchase higher quality, larger sized photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages clicking on the order now button below will open the ordering form in a new window which will allow you to enter the details of your request. Calendar of letters, despatches, and state papers, relating. Mons, the marne, the aisne, flanders, neuve chapelle, the second battle of ypres, loos, hohenzollern redoubt, and a complete list of the officers and men mentioned see other formats. Until 1943, the recipient must have been mentioned in despatches by the. Cambridgeshire, englandgenweb project cambridgeshire. Selections from the letters, despatches, and other state papers preserved in bombay secretariat. A member of the armed forces mentioned in dispatches or despatches, mid is one whose name appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high command, in which his or her gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy is described. British field commanders despatches the long, long trail. In 1990, the mid was reintroduced in the canadian forces and 283 have been awarded to date.
Brigadier sir bernard evans dso, ed may 1905 19 february 1981 was an australian army officer, architect, builder and lord mayor of melbourne 19591961. Search for friends and relatives who served during the first and second world wars. Wwii mentioned in despatches headache armed forces page 1. He displayed great courage and skill in fixing a torpedo in position in the enemys wire. Since 1993, the mention in despatches has been reserved for gallantry during active operations. About uk, naval medal and award rolls, 17931972 this database contains lists of more than 1.
However no formal register of mid recipients was maintained, perhaps reflecting the awards lowly status. I created this page primarily for members of the bbc ww2 website. Search records of soldiers awards from the london gazette. You may choose to include a page number for your citation. Gordon donald graham australian dictionary of biography.
Citation builder was developed by ncsu libraries and licensed under the educational community license 1. May 06, 2009 the mention in despatches is the oldest form of recognition of gallantry within the uk armed forces. Built in the united states to a modified version of the charles f. He loved farming, travelling, golf and rugby union and belonged to the british barbarians football club. Mentioned in despatches capt william algeo 1st dorsetshire rgt attached as adjutant 11st cambs rgt. Hmas perth d 38 was the lead ship of the perthclass guided missile destroyers operated by the royal australian navy ran. Sir john frenchs first despatch mons and le cateau the first despatch of field marshal sir john french, commander in chief of the british armies in france and flanders. The first despatch of field marshal sir john french, commander in chief of the british armies in france and flanders. The citation read, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a aid on the enemys trenches. A mention in dispatches in french, citation a lordre du jour gives. Mentioned in despatches definition of mentioned in. For more information about citation builder, visit the citation builder project page. Find war dead search for the fallen commonwealth soldiers. A member of the armed forces mentioned in dispatches or despatches, mid is one whose.
Gladstone was killed and at the battle of the somme in 1916. Mentioned in despatches originally a mention in despatches was the means of brining an individuals gallantry or good services to the notice of a higher authority and the names were generally embodied in a commanderinchiefs despatch report on a particular battle or action or listed at the end of such a report. Whilst serving in france he was wounded three times. A member of the armed forces mentioned in dispatches or despatches, mid is one whose name appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high command, in which his or her gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy is described in some countries, a service members name must be mentioned in dispatches as a condition for receiving certain decorations. Add tags for calendar of letters, despatches, and state papers, relating to the negotiations between england and spain, preserved in the archives at vienna, simancas, and elsewhere. A wwi mentioned in despatches citation to indian army lt. British gallantry, orders, decorations, and campaign ribbons. Sister margaret watt, a waimate trained nurse, sister violet trott, sister hilda flynn, sister annie buckley and staff nurse marie wilkie who left with the first contingent of nurses to go to london under the matroninchief, miss hester maclean, were mentioned in despatches on 16 march 1916. He was mentioned in despatches in world war ii, awarded the order of the british empire in 1947. She was commissioned in 1941, and with world war ii underway, was. The queens commendation for bravery and queens commendation for bravery in the air are similarly awarded to mark specific acts of gallantry.
Obituary sir ernest edward weary dunlop obituaries. Mentioned in despatches in 1915, received the mc in 1916, and the distinguished flying cross in 1918. This version contains minor css and javascript changes, that adjust the layout of the form. Publication date 1887 topics bombay india history sources publisher bombay.
The mention in despatches is the oldest form of recognition of gallantry within the uk armed forces. Sir bernard evans 19051981, army officer, lord mayor and architect, was born on may 1905 at manchester, england, son of isaac evans, builder, and his wife lucy, nee tunnicliffe. Wwii mentioned in despatches headache armed forces. Borella had earlier received the military medal and been mentioned in despatches. This is the lowest form of award, and it may be bestowed upon all ranks.
This was an oakleaf that went on the ribbon of his victory medal. Oct 17, 2005 by the kings order the name of sergeant g. To be mentioned in despatches is to have participated in some noteworthy action, but not one of sufficient calibre to justify a medal, though after the first world war it was decided that a physical indication of this merit be made in the form of a bronze oak leaf. Formal notice of a soldier in the motor machine gun service mentioned in. She was commissioned in 1941, and with world war ii underway, was immediately. Hmis jumna u21 was a black swanclass sloop, which served in the royal indian navy rin during world war ii. Oct 21, 2008 the certificate awarded to a man recognised in despatches noted his service details along with a reference to the specific despatch in which he was named. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online. After india became a republic on 26 january 1950, the vessel was renamed as the indian navys ins jamuna. The shirburnian, july 1918 carried an extract from the london gazette supplement, 11 july 1918, citing the award of the victoria cross to captain charles edward hudson. He was mentioned in despatches for distinguished service to the royal air force raf transport command. In france he was mentioned in despatches no fewer than five times.
They mention various things that have been happening in the war zone, and particularly they mention any outoftheordinary actions of bravery that have been noted. Mentioned in despatches national museum of the royal new. Sir john frenchs first despatch mons and le cateau. Borella also served in the second world war, and afterwards settled in albury, new south wales. British commandersinchief of a theatre of war or campaign were obliged to report their activities and achievements to the war office in the form of despatches, which were published in the gazette. I have just been watching a programme about our brave lads in afghanistan and one was mentioned in despatches, i am sure that one of you worldly wise folk on here would know, thanks. Gordon donald graham 19101990, bank clerk, air force officer and builder, was born on 18 january 1910 at beaudesert, queensland, ninth child of thomas graham, dairy farmer, and his wife margaret jane, nee mullen, both queensland born. Uk, naval medal and award rolls, 17931972 ancestry. Information and translations of mentioned in dispatches in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web.
Bernard evans architect military wiki fandom powered. If you are mentioned in despatches what does it mean. Following his recovery, he completed a tour of 30 operations and was awarded the distinguished flying cross d. Records in the london gazette for soldiers mentioned in despatches. Fitzroy avenue congregation belfast presbyterians in the. Printed in the third supplement to the london gazette of 8 september 1914. Find information and locations of their commemoration. In 1973, the fitzroy avenue congregation incorporated the donegall pass congregation and, in 1976, the name fitzroy presbyterian church was adopted, when the crescent congregation was absorbed. Sep 22, 2015 a wwi mentioned in despatches citation to indian army lt. Adams design, perth entered service with the ran in 1965 the destroyer made three deployments to the vietnam war, earning a ran battle honour and two united states navy commendations for her service. Clan chatton dated 4 august 1942 and a confidential personal combat report relating to wco j. In 19 his family migrated to melbourne, initially living in st kilda, and subsequently in hampton. In spite of a cross fire from artillery, trench mortar, and machine guns, and of the loss of its.
Bernard evans architect military wiki fandom powered by. Posts about mentioned in despatches written by archives602. Calendar of letters, despatches, and state papers, relating to the negotiations between england and spain, preserved in the archives at vienna, simancas, and elsewhere. The untiring energy and enthusiasm of this commanding officer, his solid leadership and total disregard of personal danger has been the main factor to the successes which have attended the activities of 223 aust. Definition of mentioned in dispatches in the dictionary.
This list of despatches available on the long, long trail is work in progress. Aug 08, 2014 following peace, ewart horsfall went back to oxford and was part of the leander eight which took silver in the 1920 olympics in antwerp. He survived the war although his elder brother, archaeologist captain robert elcum horsfall, of the 12th battalion klr, died in 1917. Mentioned in despatches originally a mention in despatches was the means of brining an individuals gallantry or good services to the notice of a higher authority and the names were generally embodied in a commanderinchiefs despatch report on a particular battle or action or listed at the end of such a. Smith royal engineers, was published in the london gazette on 22 march 1945, as mentioned in a despatch for distinguished service.
Very few mentioned in despatches recommendations survive. It shows, and very briefly explains, all the gallantry medals and campaign stars that could be awarded to all british participants, service personnel and civilians, in world war 2. Available in the national library of australia collection. Selections from the letters, despatches, and other state. Contentsshow history hmis jumna was ordered in 1939, and built by william denny and brothers.
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