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WW1 - Military Medal Can YOU help???

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Grumpy

Grumpy Report 16 Dec 2008 11:37

hi
found this quote for your info.

"The Military Medal is gazetted when awarded but no citation is given."
135,000 people awarded the Military Medal from 1914-1993

i understand that only record would be the unit's adjutants diary which would be kept by the unit if it still survives.

i see linda has helped with the gazette.

sorry no more info but hope it helps

Grumpy

Grumpy Report 16 Dec 2008 09:59

these might help

http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/Leisure_in_Doncaster/Museums_and_history/Museums/Kings_Own_Yorkshire_Light_Infantry_Museum.asp

Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum
eMail: [email protected] | Telephone: 01302 734293 | Fax: 01302 735409
Address: Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Road, Doncaster, DN1 2AE.



The Regimental Secretary,
Light Infantry Office (Yorkshire),
Minden House,
Wakefield Road,
Pontefract, WF8 4ES.
Tel: 01977 703181, or email: [email protected]

regards

Sez0720

Sez0720 Report 16 Dec 2008 01:21

To Portland Rose and Linda G - A BIG THANK YOU!!! Sorry I haven't been able to get back to you earlier.
I have trailed through over 100,000 London Gazette entries, but still can't find out WHY he was awarded the MM. I have tried the KOYLI up in Yorkshire, but they have nothing. It appears when the Luftwaffe were doing their damage in London, they managed to destroy many records (and I thought the Germans were meticulous in their records!) Anyway, thank you again for your help. If by some miracle I find out why, I will be sure to let you both know.
Take care
Sez0720

Linda G

Linda G Report 27 Sep 2008 06:39

Hi Sarah,

Here he is. I typed in his regimental number and this is all that came up

http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/ViewPDF.aspx?pdf=31173&geotype=London&gpn=2114&type=ArchivedSupplementPage&all=42964&exact=&atleast=&similar=

Click ADD REPLY button - not this link!

Click ADD REPLY button - not this link! Report 27 Sep 2008 04:22

Here's his regimental number:

British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920
about Bernard McDermott
Name: Bernard McDermott
Regiment or Corps: King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Regimental number: 42964

Rose

Researching:
I am not related to you and I'm not your husband's first wife!

Sez0720

Sez0720 Report 27 Sep 2008 03:39

Does anyone have access to any citations entered to the London Gazette in February 1917? My Grandfather Bernard Patrick McDermott (Cpl) in Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry 2nd Bn was awarded the MM - he was also MiD (mentioned in despatches). I know that due to heavy losses in 2nd Bn some were transferred to the 95th? Unfortunately, he would only say that he made tea for the troops or catching a runaway horse, so my mother, uncle and my late grandmother have never found out why. We do know that he was caught up when there was a mustard gas attack. I have tried the Regimental History in Yorkshire, but no joy. If anyone can find out ANYTHING, it would be fantastic as it is coming up the 50th anniversary of his death and would like to be able to present something positive to my mum and uncle. Thanks - Sarah