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More newbie questions - medal citation

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Geraldine

Geraldine Report 19 Aug 2006 22:49

I have found out that my Grandfather was awarded the Military Medal during WWI. I have details of the London Gazette in which it was published & obtained a copy of a little slip of paper from the National Archives. I'd like to know the circumstances of the award & wondered if there is any way of getting to see the citation? Also, a cousin who has recently supplied me with info on Grandad says she cannotfind anything about his unit (321st Siege Battery, RGA). I've looked on the 1914-18 site but to no avail. Where else can I try?

Unknown

Unknown Report 19 Aug 2006 23:03

All you have to do is google: 'The MM was instituted in March 1916 as an award for non-officer rank of the Army for acts of bravery. In the First World War the MM was awarded to a few recipients from the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. Some RAF personnel were awarded the MM during World War II. All MMs are issued named with the recipient's details impressed around the medal's rim. During World War I, 115,000 MMs were awarded, with 5,800 first bars and 180 second bars. There was 1 award of the MM and 3 bars. World War II saw the award of 15,000 MMs with 164 first bars and 2 second bars. Although all MMs awarded are listed in the London Gazette, the First World War MMs don't have citations. The Second World War MMs generally do have citations. Following the 1993 review this medal has been replaced by the Military Cross, which is now available to all ranks.'