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Holly&Ivy

Holly&Ivy Report 2 Dec 2007 01:12

I know that this may seem like a very silly question to most but I Always tell my kids If you don't know ask
So here goes
WHAT DOES MENTIONED IN DISPATCHES MEAN ?
Sarah

Lindsey*

Lindsey* Report 2 Dec 2007 01:24

Just google Wiki explains

Researching:
For better results please give all the details ,name, date place as you can {pictures by me }

Holly&Ivy

Holly&Ivy Report 2 Dec 2007 02:04

Thanks Lindsey ill check it out

♥Betty Boo from Dundee♥

♥Betty Boo from Dundee♥ Report 2 Dec 2007 03:29

Hi Sarah,

I believe it mean they have done some brave act and their names is listed in Dispatches for this..

Betty

Holly&Ivy

Holly&Ivy Report 2 Dec 2007 13:55

Thank you Betty '
do you or any one else know if they kept records of them that I could access .
It was my Great Aunt that died a few months ago who was mentioned in dispatches she was in WAAF at RAF Abingdon.
thank you for your help
Sarah

Dave the Tyke

Dave the Tyke Report 2 Dec 2007 15:07

Hi Sarah,
I think the criteria for 'mentioned in dispatches' is something like 'having served a minimum of three weeks in a theatre of war and specificly named in a dispatch'. I might have that a bit wrong. The decoration is an oak leaf surmounted on the medal ribbon.

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have patience they take their time !!
Dave

Holly&Ivy

Holly&Ivy Report 2 Dec 2007 20:46

Sorry Dave ,for taking so long to thank you for the information you gave me ill get on to it .
Thanks again
Sarah