A Collection of Medals Featuring The Efficiency Medal in its Various Forms in the UK and India
Last Site Update 18/11/24
New Items:
GSM Malaya, EM(AER) and EM(TAVR) Trio: EM(TAVR) with Clasp & Cadet Forces Medal, served with SAS: Very Scarce EM(T) EIIR to the Suffolk and Cambridgeshire Regiment: Gulf Medal & 2 Clasp EM(TAVR): Scarce EM(T)(1982) and Clasp to Royal Irish Reg: Very Scarce EM(T) EIIR to Ayrshire Yeomanry: EM(T) EIIR to Inns of Court Regiment and 1st Clasp to Inns of Court Yeomanry: EM Militia GV 14-15 Trio Group : EM Militia GV Group with WW2 Medals: EM(T) (1982) with Clasp Group with Iraq Medal& Clasp & Golden Jubilee Medal: BEM, TD & EM(T) Group to ATS, WRAC & Red Cross:
Territorial [1930 - 1969]
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GV 1930 - 1937
Piper with 48 Year's Service. A Unique Award of the Efficiency Medal Territorial to a Pipe-Major
3299202 PIPE MJR. T. BAILLIE. 6-H.L.I.
India Service Medal 2 Clasps Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 *
1914 Star (1159 SJT PIPER T BAILLIE 9/HIGH: L.I.)
British War Medal *
Victory Medal *
Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal EVII (1163 SERJT: T. BAILLIE. RL: SCOTS FUS:)
Territorial Force Efficiency Medal George V *
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL George V (3299202 PIPE MJR. T. BAILLIE. 6-H.L.I.)
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* The originals of these medals are unfortunately missing from the group and have or will be replaced with space fillers unless the originals can be found. If you know of the whereabouts of these missing medals please let us know using this link
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 32 1932 (6th Bn. The Highland Light Infantry)
Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: AO 172 1904 (Royal Scots Fusiliers) (Qualifying Date 1 July 1904)
Territorial Force Efficiency Medal: AO 275 1919 (330035 Sgt 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry)
Pipe-Major Thomas Baillie's career is summed up in this article from The Highland Light Infantry Chronicle 1933
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Record of Service of Pipe-Major Thomas Baillie, 6th Batt. Highland Light Infantry.
PIPE-MAJOR BAILLIE joined the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers on 26th May, 1885, and served with them from the date of enlistment until he became time expired in May, 1906.
He served on the Indian North-West Frontier 1897-98 and was present at the Battle of Dargai, for which he was awarded the North-West Frontier Medal, 1897-98. He then joined the 5th Battalion H.L.I. Band in 1907, under their famous Pipe-Major M’Dougall Gillies, and served with them until 1908. In 1908 he was appointed Pipe-Major of the 9th (G.H.) Battalion H.LI., which appointment he held until July, 1917. He went to France in 1914 with the 9th (G.H.) Battalion, and remained with them until he returned home in 1917, and joined the Home Defence Battalion in Glasgow, with which he served until demobilised.
He joined this Battalion on the 20th April, 1920, as Pipe-Major, and has served with it continuously until now, a period of almost 13 years. In addition to the Indian Frontier Medal he holds the Mons Star, the General Service Medal, the Victory Medal, L.S. and G.C. Medal, the Territorial Efficiency Medal*, and the Efficiency Medal (Territorial). Pipe-Major Baillie is not only a first-class piper but also a good disciplinarian and has always exacted from his Pipe Band a high standard of piping. Efficiency and not popularity was always his aim, but in the end he achieved both. He refused to have a Piper in his Band unless he gave of his best, and as a result his practices were almost invariably 100 per cent. turnouts. His record of practically continuous service in His Majesty's Regular and Territorial Army for 48 years, which terminates on the 19th April, 1933, is one of which he may justly feel proud.
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Bailie composed a Pipe March "Glasgow Highlanders at Cambrai"
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Research continues
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* The article states that Baillie was awarded the Territorial Efficiency Medal but as this award was made under AO 275 1919 this must be a Territorial Force Efficiency Medal as the Territorial Efficiency Medal was not instituted until 1921
Gunner to Lt Col
1729626 W.O. CL.II. J. GUNN. R.A.
British War Medal (293 GNR. J. GUNN. R.A.)
Victory Medal (293 GNR. J. GUNN. R.A.)
Territorial Force War Medal (293 GNR. J. GUNN. R.A.)
1939-45 Star
France and Germany Star
Defence Medal
1939-45 War Medal
1935 Jubilee Medal Engraved (729626 B.S.M. J. GUNN R.A. (T.F.))
Territorial Efficiency Medal George V (729626 SJT. J. GUNN. R.F.A.)
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL George V and Clasp (729626 W.O. CL.II.J. GUNN. R.A.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO138 1933 (Royal Artillery)
First Clasp: AO31 1941(WO II Royal Horse Artillery)
Territorial Efficiency Medal: AO 305 1922 (Royal Field Artillery)
1935 Jubilee Medal Engraved:
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John Gunn was born in Inverness circa 1898. He was recorded as a cabinet maker, living with his mother at Ardconnel Terrace, Inverness. He joined the Inverness-shire Battery of the RHA (TF) as Gunner 293 around 1910. He served with the 1/1st Battery in the UK until 1916 and then in Egypt from February 1916, Suez Canal, into Sinai and Palestine.
Gunn was recorded on a hospital admission sheet at Ludd in October 1918, then Gunner 600071. Suffering from a fever. Gunn's 1920 Attestation Record shows that he had been issued with a new number 729626 and confirms his previous number 60071 and showing his rank now as Sergeant. He was discharged in January 1940 Para 390 (XVII) K.R.(CD), to a Commission.
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In January 1940 W.O. Class 2 John Gunn (117051) R.A. was promoted to Lieutenant (Emergency Commission). Army Lists show him as Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) RA in 1941, Lieutenant War Substantive Captain October 1942, Temporary Major (Instructor in Gunnery) the same year. He was recorded in the London Gazette 18th February 1949 Captain (now Lt-Col.) J. Gunn (117051) qualifying for a LSGC Medal effective date 4th November 1944. This must be an error as Gunn would not be entitled to a Regular Army LSGC with his wartime service as a Commissioned Officer but could receive a second clasp to his Efficiency Medal. Despite checking both the AO's and the London Gazette I cannot find any correction of this and there does not appear to be any mention of a second clasp.
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He is confirmed on the 1935 Jubilee Roll (729626 W.O. Class 2, 75th Field Brigade RA (TA)). The 75th were the successor to the 1/1st Inverness
Impressive service from Gunner to Lt Col and obviously needs more research
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London Bomb Desposal
5176225 CPL J. H. COGHLAN. R.E.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GV (5176225 CPL J. H. COGHLAN. R.E.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 198 1933 (Royal Engineers)
First Clasp: AO 92/1943 (Sergeant Royal Engineers)
Second Clasp: AO 92/1943 (Sergeant Royal Engineers)
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Coghlan enlisted with the 48th Division Royal Engineers on the 21st July 1921 having originally enlisted with the Gloucester Regiment. He was promoted to Sargent on the 10th August 1935 serving with the 224th Field Coy. moving to No 4 Training Battalion on mobilisation 3rd November 1939.
On the 15th November 1940 he joined the 851 Bomb Disposal Section remaining there until New Year's Day 1941 when he joined the newly formed 25th Bomb Disposal Company at Blackheath, Southeast London. Soon the Bomb Disposal Companies were reorganised into groups and the 25th BD Coy HQ was moved to Eltham, Southeast London, with Sections based at Woolwich / Lewisham / Farnborough / Bermondsey /Orpington / Bromley / Beckenham as part of No1 Bomb Disposal Group London.
It appears that Coghlan remained with the 25th Bomb Disposal Company until the 22nd July 1944 when he was placed on the Y List Pending Release so did not sail with the 25th from Tilbury on 9th August and disembarked on 10th August at Juno Beach D+66. Coghlan was finally Released on the 16th September 1945.
WW1 Merchant Seaman and later Soldier
3761384 PTE. E. RUXTON. 7-THE KINGS'S. R.
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British War Medal (EDWARD RUXTON)
Mercantile Marine War Medal (EDWARD RUXTON)
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GV (3761384 PTE. E. RUXTON. 7-THE KINGS'S. R.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO39 1934 (7th Bn. The King’s Regiment)
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Edward Ruxton was born on 9 Mar 1901 in West Derby, Lancashire and baptised 24 Apr 1901. He joined the Mercantile Marine on 19th June 1917 age 16.
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Ships Served On (Found so far)
Vestris 19th June 1917 Bell Boy from Liverpool to New York
Vestris September 1917 Bell Boy from Buenos Aires to New York
It appears that Ruxton's career at sea ended on the 19th January 1924 having last served on the Laplace.
Laplace
Ruxton enlisted with the 7th Battalion the King's Regiment around 1922 and can be seen in the picture below wearing his British War Medal and Mercantile Marine War Medal Ribbons on his Kings Regiments Uniform.​
Ruxton married Florence Eveline Edwards in West Derby, Lancashire, on 21 April 1928.​
Ruxton appears in the 1939 Register as living at 38 Burnie Avenue, Bootle, Liverpool but not with his family, occupation Cotton Porter.
DoD 22 Jun 1969 and is buried Bootle Cemetery, Merseyside.
2555981 SJT G.E.F. WHITE R SIGNALS
G.P.O. Telephone Engineer and Signalman
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GV with 2 Clasps (2555981 SJT G.E.F. WHITE R SIGNALS)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO125 1934 (Royal Corps of Signals)
First Clasp: AO125 1942 (Company Quartermaster Sgt. Royal Corps of Signals)
Second Clasp: AO215 1943 (WOIII, Royal Corps of Signals)
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George Ellis Francis White was born on 21 October 1898 Wandsworth and baptised 20 Nov 1898, he married Amy E Conrady, DoB 18th Oct 1898, in 1922.
There does not appear to be any evidence of service in WW1
White is shown on the 1939 Register as living at 12 Woodbury Street Tooting, Occupation Telephone Engineer GPO and noted on second page “2nd London Coy Signals no 2 Co Royal Signals” and as he earned his 1st and 2nd clasps to his Efficiency Medal Territorial during war time, should be entitled to at least the Defence Medals and War Medals.
DoD 1968 Wandsworth London
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Double Long and Meritorious Service
1018985 B.Q.M.SJT W KEMP R.A.
1914 Star and Clasp (12105 CPL W C KEMP R.F.A)
British War Medal (12105 W.O.2. W C KEMP R.A.)
Victory Medal (12105 W.O.2. W C KEMP R.A.)
Defence Medal
GV Silver Jubilee Medal Privately Engraved (1018985 B.Q.M.SGT W KEMP RA 6.5.1935)
Meritorious Service Medal GVI 3rd Type (1018985 W.O.CL 2 W C KEMP R.A.)
Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal GV Swivel Scroll Suspender (12105 W.O.CL.II W C KEMP R.F.A.)
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GV (1018985 B.Q.M.SJT W KEMP R.A.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO162 1935 (Royal Artillery)
Meritorious Service Medal (Without Annuity): AO39 1953 (Royal Artillery)
Army LSGC: AO393 1922 (Royal Field Artillery, (Latterly No. 1018985, R .F.A.))
William Charles Kemp was born on the 2nd October 1880 Belton Suffolk. he is shown on the 1891 Census as living at Lockless Lane, Belton, Suffolk.
Enlisted Regular Army 2nd Northumbrian Brigade Royal Field Artillery 26th November 1900 at the age of 20 at Great Yarmouth, Number 12105, pervious occupation Gardener, by 1901 he was at R. A. Barracks, Weedon Beck, Northamptonshire, England.
Kemp married Margaret Thompson 7th December 1910 Belton Suffolk. They had 2 children William Charles. 9th September 1911 and Frank Aldous 1st January 1913 both born in Colchester.
Kemp is shown in Hospital, 20th September 1914 – 29th October 1914 Rank: Corporal. Royal Field Artillery. Service number: 12105. Age: 34. Hospital(s): 4th Northern General Hospital, Lincoln. Condition/Injury/Disease: Carbuncle of left buttock. Details and Outcome: Outcome not stated.
Despite the dates in hospital given above Kemp is shown as having arrived in Europe 16th August 1914 on his Medal Index Card, Rank Corporal with the 25th Brigade RFA qualifying for the 1914 Star and Clasp, also awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal as Warrant Office 2nd Class serving with 123rd Brigade RFA. There is a second Medal Index Card for the 1914-15 Star that shows a Qualification Date 10th September 1915 and the Theatre of War as France. The 1914-15 Star was returned.
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The XXV Brigade, Royal Field Artillery with which Kemp served in the First World War was originally formed with 113th, 114th and 115th Batteries, and attached to 1st Infantry Division. In August 1914 it mobilised and was sent to the Continent with the British Expeditionary Force, where it saw service with 1st Division throughout the war.
Kemp had a third son Leonard Victor. 19th January 1920. Weedon
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Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Army Order 393/1922 (Royal Artillery Attestation Records Need Ref) (WO102-26)
Kemp was discharged on the 27th November 1922 in Hull Rank Battery Sargent Major and with an Exemplary Character after 22 years and 1 day's service. Giving his address as 17 Masloui Road, Middlesboro, he reenlisted with the 73 Brigade RFA TA on the 27th March 1923 and received the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal 1935 and his Efficiency Medal Territorial and was discharged from the Territorial Army on the 1st October 1935 after 12 Years, 6 Months and 4 Days service giving his total service to the Colours of 34 Years, 6 Months and 5 Days.
The 1939 Register of England & Wales shows William C Kemp living Royal Artillery Barracks, Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire (North Riding), England, age 58, Occupation Caretaker (Barracks) with his Wife Margaret Kemp and his two sons, Frank A Kemp 1st January 1913 Single Police Constable and Leonard V Kemp !9th January 1920 Single Motor Mechanic.
It would be possible that Kemp, with all his military experience earned his Defence Medal with either the 8th or 9th North Riding (Middlesbrough) Bn. Research continues.
Died 1974
Cremated 3rd June 1974 Southwark
33rd Bn Machine Gun Corps Military Medal
3238397 W.O. CLII. J. M. CARMICHAEL. 5/8 CAMERONIANS.
Military Medal (27463 SJT. J. CARMICHAEL. M.G.C.)
1914 Star and Clasp (1884 PTE. J. CARMICHAEL. H.L.I)
British War Medal (1884 SJT. J. CARMICHAEL. H.L.I)
Victory Medal (1884 SJT. J. CARMICHAEL. H.L.I)
Defence Medal
War Medal
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GV with two Clasps (3238397 W.O. CLII. J. M. CARMICHAEL. 5/8 CAMERONIANS.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO162 1935 (5th/8th Bn. The Cameronians)
First Clasp: AO31 1941 (WOII Royal Artillery, Coast Defence and Anti-Aircraft)
Second Clasp: AO26 1947 (WOII Royal Artillery, Coast Defence and Anti-Aircraft. Now Royal Pioneer Corps)
Military Medal: L.G. 13th September 1918 Page 10762
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James Carmichael served with the 9th (Glasgow Highland) Battalion Territorial force.
On the 4th August 1914 they were stationed in Glasgow as part of the Highland Light Infantry Brigade of the Lowland Division and then moved to Dunfermline.
In November 1914 they were mobilised for war and landed in France on the 5th November 1914 and were transferred to the 5th Brigade of the 2nd Division.
It is not yet known when Carmichael transferred to the Machine Gun Corps, but we do know that he was serving with the 100th Machine Gun Company at Arras in March 1917 as he is pictured in History of the 33rd Battalion, Machine Gun Corps Book. The 100th Coy M.G.C. with four other companies were amalgamated in to the 33rd Battalion M.G.C. between 9 and 19 February 1918. Carmichael earned his Military Medal serving with the 33rd Btn M.G.C. between the12th and the 20th of April 1918 at Neuve Eglise and the detail of that action is including the award of the M.M. to Carmichael is given the War Diary of the unit, the relevant section is detailed HERE.
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100th Machine Gun Company. Arras. March, 1917. Commanding Officer, 2nd in Command, W.O. and N.C.O.’s. Left to Right:
Top Row Sgt. Freeman, Sgt. Surgoy, Sgt. Hills, M.M., Sgt. Keeble, M.M.. Sgt. Sturch. D. C M . Sgt. Riley, M.M.
2nd Row Sgt Donaldson. M.M.. Sgt. Dean, D.C.M.. C.Q.M.S. Goddard, Capt. Hutchison. M.C . Lieut. Tanner. C-S.M. Carr, D.C.M., Sgt. Smith. M.M. (Bar). Sgt. Hendrie, M.M. (Bar.)
3rd Row : L.-Cpl. Owden, M.M., Cpl. Gaskell, M.M.. Cpl Sorbie, M.M. Cpl. Marshall. Cpl. Hudson. M.M.,
Cpl Carmichael. M.M . L.-Cpl. McIntyre. M.M
Carmichael is noted on British War/Victory Medal roll as "Disembodied 17.2.1919". Disembodied in military terms means a Territorial is returned to the Territorial Force at the end of the war. Carmichael returned to the 5/8 Cameronians and continued his military career as a Territorial receiving his EM(T) in 1935.
At some point Carmichael was transferred to the Royal Artillery, Coast Defence and Anti-Aircraft and was still serving in 1947 now with the Royal Pioneer Corps.
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London Gazette: 13th September 1918 Page 10762
His Majesty the KING has been graciously
pleased to approve of the award of the Military
Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned Non-commissioned Officers and
Men: —
72463 Sjt. J. M. Carmichael, M.G. Corps (Rutherglen).
A Loyal Territorial
3849247 SJT J. JACKSON 4-LOYAL R.
1914-15 Star (Unnamed)
British War Medal (196 PTE J JACKSON L. N. LAN. R.)
Victory Medal (196 PTE J JACKSON L. N. LAN. R.)
Territorial Efficiency Medal (3849247 CPL J JACKSON 4-LOYAL R.)
Efficiency Medal Territorial (3849247 SJT J JACKSON 4-LOYAL R.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO162 1935 (4th Bn. The Loyal Regiment)
Territorial Efficiency Medal: AO 437 1926 (4th Bn. The Loyal Regiment)
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Joseph Jackson was born around 1896 and probably enlisted just before WW1 in the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment with the number 196. Jackson was serving in the 1/4th Battalion they were mobilised in August 1914 in Preston as part of North Lancashire Brigade in West Lancashire Division, they moved 22 August 1914 to Swindon and on to Sevenoaks that November. On 4 May 1915 they landed at Boulogne. The 1/4 took part in the Second Battle of Artois in June 1915 where both flanks of the 4th Loyal North Lancashire Regiment and 6th Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) were counter-attacked in their advance positions during the early morning and faced with both frontal and flank attacks were forced back to their own lines. Jackson is listed as Wounded on the Casualty List issued by the War Office from the 15th July 1915, this could have been a result of action during the Second Battle of Artois.
Research continues.
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A long wait for a Clasp!
3377105 W.O. CL2. W. HEYES E. LANC R.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GV (3377105 W.O. CL2. W. HEYES E. LANC R.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 224 1935 (4th/5th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment.)
First Clasp: 1961 (W.O. CL2. East Lancashire Regiment)
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W Heyes was born on the 1st May 1897
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Immediate MSM, MiD and Honoured By the French President
1406119 SJT. T. G. COLEMAN. RA
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1914 Star (34312 Cpl T.G. COLEMAN. R.G.A.)
War Medal (34312 T. W. O. CL. 1 T. G. COLEMAN. R.A.)
Victory Medal with MiD (34312 T. W. O. CL. 1 T. G. COLEMAN. R.A.)
Defence Medal (Unnamed)
1935 Jubilee Medal (Unnamed)
Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal GV Swivel Scroll Suspender (34312 S. SJT - A.C. - T. G. COLEMAN. R.G.A)
Meritorious Service Medal GV Immediate Award (34312 T S.MJR: T. G. COLEMAN. CLERKS SEC: R.A.)
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GV (1406119 SJT. T. G. COLEMAN. RA)
Medaille d'Honneur des Affaire Etrangere Glaives en Vermeil Medaille d'Honneur, avec Glaives en Vermeil(SJT MAJOR T.G. COLEMAN R.A.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 39 1936 (Royal Artillery)
Mention in Dispatches: LG 15th June 1916
Meritorious Service Medal Immediate Award: LG 17th June 1918 (Royal Artillery)
Medaille d'Honneur des Affaire Etrangere: LG 29th January 191934312 Temporary Serjeant-Major (Artillery Clerk) Thomas George Coleman, Royal Artillery Clerks' Section, attached Base Headquarters, Havre (Norton Green, I. of Wight)
Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: AO 110 1920
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Thomas George Coleman was born in 1882 and enlisted in the Royal Artillery on the 16th February 1901 in London giving his home as Bethnal Green, London. and is shown in the 1901 Census as living at Woolwich Barracks as a member of A Depot Battery Royal Horse Artillery as a Driver. He married Jessie Granville on the 6th June 1908 in Marylebone and their daughter, Frances Rosina was born in Aldershot on the 26th May 1909. The 1911 Census shows the family living at Gladstone Cottage Norton Green Yarmouth, Freshwater, Isle of Wight & Hampshire, England and his occupation as Soldier - Acting Bombdr Royal Artillery Clerk.
Thomas George Coleman and his Daughter Frances Rosina in a double sided locket with pictures that appear to have been taken just before WW1
Coleman arrived in France on the 21st August 1914 with the Clerks Section Royal Garrison Artillery and must have had a impact on his superiors and the French Army with whom he served earning a Mention in Despatches in 1916, an immediate Meritorious Service Medal in 1918 and the French Medaille d'Honneur des Affaire Etrangere Glaives en Vermeil (Honour medal of Foreign Affairs with Swards in 1st class in Silver Gilt) in 1919, believed to be the only award of this type to the Royal Artillery.
Thomas George Coleman and his Daughter Frances Rosina in a double sided locket with pictures that probably taken during or just after WW1
Following WW1Coleman was posted with his family to Ceylon, date as yet unknown. He was based at Echelon Barracks, Colombo with the 93rd Company Royal Garrison Artillery, serving there until they returned to London on the Morvada from Columbo on the 9th February1923.
SS Morvada
Coleman was discharged from the R.A. age 41 on the 15th February 1923 in Dover and later enlisted in the R.A. T.A. on the 16th October 1923 serving with them until being finally discharged on the 31st January 1936 age 54.
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The 1939 register shows Coleman was now living with his extended family at 4 Roseland Ave, Exeter, Devon with his wife, daughter and his Mother-in-Law, his occupation is given as Superintending Clerk Devon Territorial Army. His military career was not yet quite over as he enlisted with the 1st (Exeter) Bn Devon Home Guard, thus earning his Defence Medal
Thomas George Coleman died in June 1968 age 86 in Southwark, London.
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French Medaille d'Honneur des Affaire Etrangere Glaives en Vermeil
(Honour medal of Foreign Affairs with Swards in 1st class in Silver Gilt)
It was originally created by a Royal decree of 28 July 1816 as a single grade medal to reward acts of courage displayed by French nationals on foreign soil and still bestowed in wartime for courage,
The Honour medal of Foreign Affairs is divided into three grades, bronze, silver and silver-gilt. The Honour medal of Foreign Affairs may be exceptionally awarded regardless of seniority and set quotas to reward bravery and dedication. The wartime awards are with swords.
There are only 71 Silver-Gilt Awards in the London Gazette to other ranks.
6449199 SJT C. H. STUART. R. E.
General Service Medal 1918-62 GV Coinage Head Clasp IRAQ (G128708 PTE. C. H. STUART. R. FUS.)
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GV (6449199 SJT C. H. STUART. R. E.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO177 1937 (Royal Engineers)
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Charles Henry Baden Powell Stuart was born 19th May 1900.
Stuart was called up for service and on the 8th July 1918 joined 24th Training Reserve Battalion The Suffolk Regiment, transferring to the Cambridge & Suffolk Regiment on the 1st November 1918 and then to the 1st (res) Garrison Battalion The Suffolk Regiment on the 5th December 1919.
Stuart then enlisted with the 4th Battalion Royal Fusiliers on the 14th March 1919 giving his address as 113 Cloudesley Road, Islington, London N1 and his Mother, Alice Stuart Regan, of the same address as Next of Kin.
He served at home until 9th Sept 1919 when the Battalion embarked for Mesopotamia on the SS Neuralia
There is a excellent account of the 4th Btn Royal Fusiliers (The City of London Regiment) in Iraq here​ THE 4TH (fusiliermuseumlondon.org)
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The 4th Battalion Royal Fusiliers embarked for India on 19th March 1921 and returned home on the 12th April 1921 and Stuart was discharged on the 17th May 1921 having completed his time and earning his General Service Medal 1918-62 Clasp IRAQ.
Stuart married Lilian Elizabeth Cohen on 6 August 1922, and they had six children over 16 years.
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15th April 1924 6449199 Charles Henry Stuart Attested RE TA 56th Division RE and attended annual camps every year until 1939 when his TA Service ended having served 15 years with this unit and earning his Efficiency Medal Territorial
Charles Henry Baden Powell Stuart died in December 1984 in London at the age of 84.
GVI 1937 - 1952
4685195 CPL J EVANS 5-K.O.Y.L.I
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type with Clasp (4685195 CPL J EVANS 5-K.O.Y.L.I)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO190 1938 (5th Bn. The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry)
First Clasp: AO85 1947 (Pte Royal Pioneer Corps.)
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Jonah Evans started his military career with the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, moved to the Royal Pioneer Corps and then enlisted with the 200/15 Light Anti-Aircraft, Royal Artillery on the 29th July 1947.
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Research continues
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771658 T. A. JOYCE R.A.
Territorial Force Efficiency Medal GV (348026 GNR: - A.BMBR: T. A. JOYCE R.G.A.)
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type (771658 BMBR. T. A. JOYCE R.A.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO27 1939 (Royal Artillery)
Territorial Force Efficiency Medal: AO275 1919 (Royal Garrison Artillery)
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Thomas Arthur Joyce was born 17th June 1892. He enlisted with the 5th Coy Glamorgan Royal Garrison Artillery TA on the 2nd April 1908 in Cardiff at the age of 15years and 10 Months. He was embodied on the 3rd August 1914 at the start of WW1. Joyce spent his entire war serving at home until he was discharged under Kings Regulation 392 (XVI) "No longer physically fit for war service" Disability DAH this means disorderly action of the heart, sometimes called “effort syndrome” or “soldier’s heart”. There is no medal index card for Joyce except the card below that appears to be for a Silver Wound Badge and does not show any entitlement to a British War Medal, this is probably due to the regulations state that you had to be "away from home" to earn a BWM for home service.
Joyce reenlisted with the Royal Artillery 15th May 1926 in Cardiff with a new number 771658 and giving his occupation as Waterworks Inspector. He had a wife, Julia Goad and 5 children. He was discharged 5th December 1941 under King's Regulations, 1940, paragraph 390 (xvi) as "ceasing to fulfil Army physical requirements."
Thomas Arthur Joyce died 16 Feb 1970 Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
6825913 SJT R GODDARD H.A.C. (INF)
1939-45 Star
Italy Star
Defence Medal
War Medal
GV Silver Jubilee Medal 1935 Engraved (R GODDARD H.A.C.)
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type with 2 Clasps (6825913 SJT R GODDARD H.A.C. (INF))
Special Constabulary Long Service Medal GVI 2nd Type (ROLAND GODDARD)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO151 1939 (Honourable Artillery Company Infantry
First Clasp: LG 1/4/1949 Sup 38576 Page:1648 (Lt. Hon Captain, Royal Army Pay Corps)
Second Clasp: LG 1/4/1949 Sup 38576 Page:1648 (Lt. Hon Captain, , Royal Army Pay Corps)
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Officer Number: 159802
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Roland Goddard was born on the 19th of July 1904 in the son of Frank (Pianoforte Ironmonger), and Margret Mary. The 1911 Census shows a 6-year-old Roland living with his parents and his two older sisters, Margret 13, Kathleen 17 and brother Edward age 8. The family were obviously of means as the Census shows living at the same address were a Governess, Trained Nurse, a Cook, 2 Housemaids and his aunt who has “private means”.
Roland’s Father, Frank had inherited the management of his father’s business J. & J. Goddard (see below)
Roland enlisted in the Honourable Artillery Company Infantry No 4 Company in 1927 and is shown in the HAC Annual List of Members 1939 as living at “Linksway” Kenley Lane, Radlett, Herts. [This property and road do not appear to exist anymore] his c/o address is given as 64 Gresham Street EC, presumably his office. Also shown in HAC Annual List of Members 1939 are his Brother Edward Frank, who joined the HAC in 1926, with the same address, “Linksway” and a c/o address as the family business 68 Tottenham Court Road, Edward F Goddard Joined the Royal Marines as a Sgt in 1941 and F Goddard also of “Linksway” who joined the HAC in 1885.
In 1937 Goddard received King George V Jubilee Medal shown on the roll as Cpl, 4 Company HAC Inf.
In 1939 Goddard received the Efficiency Medal Territorial AO151 1939
The 1939 Register shows Roland as living in a flat, 25 West End Court, Priory Road, Hampstead, occupation Chartered Accountant. He is now married to Margaret, DoB 16th June 1915, shown as Unpaid Domestic Duties, formally a Chiropodist. [more research]. There is also a note on the 1939 Register that is partly obscured by the line above being redacted “…….awaiting further medical exam”. His wife is shown as “Women’s Ambulance Service”
The issues about Goddard’s health are repeated on the HAC 1939-45 Record Card that states that he was found unfit at a Medical Exam on the 1/9/1939 and “Struck if the strength 4/1/1940. Not embodied owing to sickness”
However he was recalled to the colours 1/6/40 now as a Colour Sargent and posted to No 2 IPTC in South Staffordshire where he stayed for 6 month before receiving a commission and being transferred to the RAPC with the rank of Lieutenant (Officer Number 159802)
Died Oct 1977 Registered Barnet, Greater London.
A brief History of J. & J. Goddard
Suppliers of harmonium and American organ reeds and cavity boards. They also supplied parts for pianos and pipe organs, and their full catalogue ran to 199 pages. Some advertisements are re-produced by Ord-Hume [137]. The remaining stock of reeds was bought by Michel Jacot in the 1960s. In 1920 you could buy a cavity board with 4 rows of un-tuned reeds for £120. The following is from the preface to the 1920 catalogue number 50.
The firm of J. & J. Goddard has been established since 1842 and for 76 years has had the same address, 68 Tottenham Court Road.
The founder of the business, Mr. Joseph Goddard, died in 1889, when the management passed into the hands of his sons, Charles and Frank Goddard, who were joined in partnership in 1903 by Herbert J. Brinsmead. Mr. Charles Goddard retired in 1919 and the remaining partners still carry on under the well-known name.
They were at 68 Tottenham Court Road until 1968 and 37 Union Street SE1 until 1970. Today, the Tottenham Court Road shop is occupied by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Centre, but the name "J.&J. Goddard'' can still be seen tiled into the side brick work above when looking from Goodge Street station.
4266183 SJT G EDWARDS 4-R. NORTH'D FUS
1939-45 Star
Africa Star
1939-45 War Medal
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type with 2 Clasps (4266183 SJT G EDWARDS 4- R. NORTH'D FUS)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO85 1941
First Clasp: AO93 1948 (SGT Reconnaissance Corps) (Now The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers.)
Second Clasp: AO93 1948 (SGT , The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers.)
G Edwards was born on the 4th May 1911
Taken P.O.W. in the Middle East in late May or early June 1942 and is shown in WO 417/49, 12 Sep 1942 as Reconnaissance Corps.
Prisoner of War in Italy
P.O.W. Camp number 53, Urbisaglia Macerata, (Also listed as Sforza Costa), postal mark number 3300. Record Office number: 20. WO392/21
Stalag 17a, Kaisersteinbruck Bei Bruck. Austria.
POW No.155156
08/06/1945
Casualty List No. 1777. Previously shown on Casualty List No. 927 as reported Prisoner of War in German Hands (Germany) now Not Prisoner of War. Previously shown with unit as Reconnaissance Corps. Previous Theatre of War, Middle East.
4th Battalion. Royal Northumberland Fusiliers.
WO417/93.1
Further Research:
WO 361/1814
Very Scarce EM(T) to 2nd City of London Regiment
6768816 PTE H. L. FILMER 2-LOND.-R.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type (6768816 PTE H. L. FILMER 2-LOND.-R.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 30 1942 (2nd City of London Regiment) (Now Royal Signals)
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Only 2 EM(T) GVI listed in Army Orders and Lists to the 2nd City of London Regiment
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Harold Leonard Filmer was born in 1895
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Wife Annie Elizabeth
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Died 17th February 1960 at Cedar Grange Nursing Home in Caterham Surrey.
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Research continues
2032663 BMBR. S. J. SALTER. R.A.
British War Medal (STANLEY J SALTER)
Mercantile Marine War Medal (STANLEY J SALTER)
War Medal
Defence Medal
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type (2032663 BMBR. S. J. SALTER. R.A.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO164 1943 (Royal Artillery)
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Stanley James Salter was born 28th November 1899 in Brixton, Surrey the youngest of 7 children. He went to school at St Michael's School, Lambeth on the 5th September 1904.
So far I have been unable to find any record of his service in the Merchant Navy except the Medal Card showing that he was issued his British War and Mercantile Marine Medals in 1921, interestingly it notes that his medals were sent to the Army.
Salter married Florence Charlotte Whitehart in March 1922, they had 3 children.
Salter initially enlists with the Royal Engineers and transfers to the Royal Artillery. It looks like this would have happened in 1938 when all the Searchlight units in the Royal Engineers transferred to the Royal Artillery. Salter served throughout the WW2 with various Searchlight units in the UK.
The 1939 Register has Salter's entry still Officially Closed but does show his wife's entry, they were living at 71 Northborough Road, Croydon.
Stanley James Salter died on the 18th May 1980 Exeter, Devon,
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Defensively Armed Merchant Ship Gunner
1442903 GNR H HOLYOAKE RA
1939-45 Star
Atlantic Star
Italy Star
Defence Medal
War Medal
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type (1442903 GNR H HOLYOAKE RA)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: List No 184 1995
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Henry Holyoake was born 4th June 1919.
He enlisted with the Royal Artillery TA on the 31st March 1939 initially serving with the Heavy Anti-Aircraft batteries until the 30th March 1943 when he transferred to the Royal Artillery 5th Maritime Regiment.
Holyoake was initially sent to South Africa where the RA Maritime Regiment had an overseas battery. He then appears on the on the crew lists of Empire Bounty, an armed 12000 ton Tanker and sailed with her in the convoys below between the UK and New York.
28 December 1944 sailed from the Clyde in escorted convoy UC 050B via Belfast Lough to New York arriving 8th January 1944.
Sailed from New York on the 10th January 1945 in the escorted convoy CU54 to Sheerness.
On the 16th January 1945 Empire Bounty suffered engine failure, once the engines where repaired she did not have the ability to travel at the speed of convoy, she had been escorted by USS Ebert (DE768) until 0955hrs when the destroyer was directed to re-join the convoy at best speed, leaving the tanker to catch up as soon as possible. The convoy and the Empire Bounty arrived safely on the 22nd January 1945.
On the 28th January 1945 Empire Bounty sailed from the Downs in an escorted convoy, UC54A to New York in the 2nd column of the convoy arriving in New York on the 9th February 1945.
before sailing again, the Empire Bounty had to undergo repairs in New York
On the 19th February 1945 sailed New York in escorted convoy CU 59 to the Clyde arriving 1st March 1945
Henry Holyoake died September 2000
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5728101 PTE W R FOSTER KOSB
1939-45 Star
Burma Star
Defence Medal
War Medal
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type (5728101 PTE W R FOSTER KOSB)
Royal Observer Corps Medal with Clasp (CHIEF OBSERVER W. R. FOSTER)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: LG 7 August 2001 Page 9332
Royal Observer Corps Medal: 1972
First Clasp: 1982
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William (Bill) Robert Foster was born on the 21st May 1922
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The Soldier
Bill enlisted at Weymouth with the 4th Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment on the 3rd August 1939 giving his trade as Errand Boy aged 17. He transferred to the 5th Battalion on the 19th August 1939. On the 16th January 1940 he transferred to the Royal Artillery and was posted to 316/30th Anti-Aircraft Battalion Royal Engineers at Woolbeding Sussex that was subsequently redesignated 30 Search Light Regt Royal Artillery on the 1st August 1940. He moved to the 84th Search Light Regt 13th February 1941 at Hatfield Hertfordshire.
On the 5th May 1942 Foster was granted 28 days Agricultural Leave
In January 1942, due to the shortage of agricultural labour, key workers on farms could be granted agricultural leave up to a total of 28 days, subject to military requirements.
Foster returned on the 16th September 1943 this time with the 398/49th Search Light Battalion RA where he remained serving in the UK until the 30th October 1944 when he transferred to the Kings Own Scottish Borderers with whom he embarked for the Far East on the 14th February 1944 arriving in India on the 15th March 1944. It is not clear from his service records where he served next until he is shown a "A" Release X List India and he embarked from Bombay for England 13th April 1946 arriving on the 2nd May 1946 being released to the Army Reserve on the 12th July 1946.
It is noted on his Service Papers on the 30th January 1958 "The above reservist is available for enrolment in the Royal Observer Corps." Foster is finally discharged from Reserves Liability on the 30th June 1959.
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The Observer
Foster joined the Royal Observer Corps in 1959 with No 9 Group that operated from its Headquarters in Yeovil. It appears from the box for the clasp to his Royal Observer Corps Medal that he served at the Fontmell Magna Observation Post located in Dorset. Further details of Fosters Royal Observer Corps career except at he was a Chief Observer by 1966 and also became an Instructor in 1968.
Iraq V.C. Action Group
3513502 CPL J. DISKIN. R.A.P. C.
General Service Medal 1918-62 GV Coinage Head Clasp IRAQ (85146 PTE J DISKIN MANC. R.)
Defence Medal
War Medal
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type (3513502 CPL J. DISKIN. R.A.P.C.)
With box of issue and award slip for the WW2 medals and box of issue for the Efficiency Medal.
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO20 1946 (Royal Army Pay Corps)
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James Diskin was born on the 18th August 1901 at Hadfield Derbyshire and by 1911 was living in Glossop. He worked as a doubler in a cotton mill before enlisting at Ashton-Under-Lyne Lancashire on the 1st April 1919 into the 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment, which was then in India. In 1920 the 2nd Manchester's became part of the garrison in Mesopotamia where the Arabs were in a state of insurgency.
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On the 23rd July 1920 the railway line from Hillah to Kifl was attacked by insurgents at Kifl station and the railway staff held captive. The local Political Officer requested a show of force in the area and the British commander at Hialeah sent a small column which included the 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment. On the 24th July the column reached a fortified camp at the Rustumiya Canal. When the enemy approached the camp in large numbers the political Officers urged an immediate retreat and the column commander agreed. During the retreat that night the Arabs swarmed out of the darkness and chaos ensued. Many of the Manchester's were either killed or captured but fortunately the Arabs were distracted by loot in abandoned baggage wagons and discarded rifles and the battered survivors of the Manchester Column were able to withdraw the last nine miles to Hillah.
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07/12/1920 Diskin, now a Lance Corporal, was transferred from the 39th Combined Field Ambulance to Baghdad by Ambulance Train suffering from Tonsillitis. Diskin was away from his unit for 11 days. (MH106/781)
The Manchester's returned to India in 1922 and were posted to Rangoon, Burma in 1925. James Diskin was promoted to sergeant and was eventually discharged on the 2nd January 1926 and returned to England.
He lived for a time in Guernsey, Channel Islands and later moved to Oldham, Lancashire.
On the 16th February 1939 he enlisted in the Royal Artillery, Territorial Army and subsequently transferred to the Royal Army Pay Corps where he was promoted to Corporal.
James Diskin died Oldham December 1987
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Kenya Mau Mau Rebellion MiD
LT. J. W. H. PETERS R.P.C.
Defence Medal
War Medal
Africa General Service Medal Clasp Kenya EIIR with MiD (MAJOR J. W. HARLEY-PETERS. R.A.O.C.) MiD London Gazette 8 MARCH 1957 Kenya
EIIR Coronation Medal
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 2nd Type (LT. J. W. H. PETERS R.P.C.)
Officer Number 226773
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO20 1946 ((now T/Capt. Royal Pioneer Corps)
Coronation Medal 1953: Issued 2nd June 1953 (Major RAOC)
MiD: London Gazette 8 MARCH 1957 Kenya
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The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be mentioned in recognition of distinguished services in- Kenya for the period 21st April to 20th October. 1956
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3243508 CPL. R. MATHIESON. CAMERONIANS.
1939-45 Star
Defence Medal
War Medal
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type (3243508 CPL. R. MATHIESON. CAMERONIANS.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 48 1946
1st Clasp: AO 26 1947
2nd Clasp: 1960 (Sgt Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Previously 3243508 Cameronians)
3rd Clasp: AO 34 1960 (Sgt Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.)
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1445044. CPL. D. H. STRIBLEY. INT. CORPS.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type (1445044. CPL. D. H. STRIBLEY. INT. CORPS. )
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 119 1946 (Intelligence Corps)
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David Halsey Stribley was born in 1912 in Brentford, Middlesex and enlisted in the Royal Artillery in 1938, on the 1st October 1942 he transferred to the Intelligence Corps working with several Wireless Intelligence Service units as part of MI8 and serving with the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) . Stribley was was transferred to the "Y" List and discharged 11 November 1945. He was married to Dorothea M Chard in 1947
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Stribley died in Worthing, Sussex in 1995
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My thanks to the Military Intelligence Museum Archivists for their assistance
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Forfeited Award
2880363. PTE. N. CORDINER. A.C.C.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type (2880363. PTE. N. CORDINER. A.C.C.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 134 1946 (Army Catering Corps)
Efficiency Medal Territorial Forfeited: AO 139 1953
This award was cancelled under the provisions of Queen’s Regulations, 1940, Appendix XXXI, Para. 5 of the Schedule as were his WW2 Medals. The reasons are unknown but research continues.
It is very unusual to find a forfeited award as they were required to be returned.
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3057024 SGT. W. K. STEWART. INT. CORPS.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type (3057024 SGT. W. K. STEWART. INT. CORPS.
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 196 1946 (Intelligence Corps)
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William K Stewart enlisted with the Royal Scots on the 10th May 1939 and transferred to the Intelligence Corps on the 6th October 1944. He then was stationed in the Censor Station, Calcutta from 15th July 1945 until the 4th November when he embarked from Bombay, arriving in the UK at Liverpool on the 24th November. Stewart was discharged 18th January 1946.
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My thanks to the Military Intelligence Museum Archivists for their assistance
1408089. GNR. W. J. DIXON. R.A.
British War Medal (37960 GNR. W. J. DIXON. R.A.)
Victory Medal (37960 GNR. W. J. DIXON. R.A.)
India General Service Medal 1908-35 1 Clasp NORTHWEST FRONTIER 1930-31 (1408089 GNR. W.J. DIXON, R.A.)
Defence Medal
War Medal
Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal GV REGULAR ARMY Suspender (1408089 GNR, W.J. DIXON R.A.)
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type (1408089 GNR W.J. DIXON R.A.)
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Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL: AO 85 1947 (Royal Artillery)
Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: AO 208 1931 (Royal Artillery)
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William James Dixon was born in Chard, Somerset in 19th May1897, the first son of James, a Gunner in the RA and Florance Dixon.
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Dixon enlisted with the Royal Garrison Artillery at 15 years old 12th October 1912 as a Boy at Devonport actually joining on the 15th October 1912 at Newhaven. He was appointed Trumpeter on the 28th March 1914 and served in the UK until the he disembarked from Southampton arriving in Havre on the 18th with the 51 Siege Battery serving in France with the BEF.
He was admitted to hospital for just over a month with Shell Shock on the 29th September 1916, discharged to a Base Depot and then to 172 Siege Battery and returned to the field at Ypres on the 12th November 1916, he was admitted again to hospital 12 days later with a sprained ankle returning to his unit on the 17th January 1917. His time in hospital was to continue on the 20th April 1914 when he was admitted once again with an abscess on his buttock, returning to the field now with the 114th Siege Battery at Ypres, this was not going to last long when he is shown with the 134th Field Ambulance and admitted to the 4 Staging Hospital with Shell Shock on the 16th June 1917 and was diagnosed with Neurasthenia (a condition that is characterized especially by physical and mental exhaustion usually with accompanying symptoms (such as headache and irritability), is of unknown cause but is often associated with depression or emotional stress). Dixon was transferred to 7 Conversant Hospital in Boulogne and then granted leave to the UK from the 7th until the 16th October 1917, unfortunately on his return to his unit he was found guilty of being absent without leave from 06:00 on the 17th, the time when the boat arrived in the UK, until 09:15 on the 19th when he reported to the R.G.A. Depot. For this he was deprived 21 days pay.
Dixon was then posted to 6 Siege Battery and had a two more stays in hospital. On the 3rd August 1918 there is a very interesting note on his Casualty Form "Blood donor. In the case of Pte F Burgess 11th Essex" It seems unusual that another soldier is named in such a case but as there are several F Burgess in the Essex Regiment a particular reason for this has yet to be found. Research continues.
Dixon remained in France until the 21st February 1919 when he returned to the UK
On the 21st August 1919 Dixon, now with the 3rd Siege Battery, was posted to Egypt and embarked from Liverpool on the SS Lancashire, disembarking at Port Said on the 2nd September 1919. Dixon was attached to the Royal Army Medical Corps at the Citadel Hospital Cairo from the 12th December 1919 until the 14th February 1920 when he transferred to the no 3 Battery only to be struck of the strength 7 days later. Dixon is noted on the 17th May 1920 as still with the RAMC as extra regimental employment in Alexandria.
SS Lancashire
Dixon married Mary on the 21st February 1921 in Alexandria
Dixon rejoined the 1st Battery RGA on the 11th May 1921 and was posted to the 10th Medium Battery in Malta on the 9th November 1921. Whilst in Malta he re-engaged for the Royal Artillery to complete 21 years with the colours.
On the 17th September 1922 he served with the British Forces in Turkey until 13th July 1923 returning to Malta where he was to convert from C of E to Roman Catholic in Malta on the 24th May 1924. The Dixons remained in Malta until returning to the UK from Malta on MV Dumana on the 20th January 1926.
MV Dumana
Dixon remained in the UK until 15th September 1928 when he was posted to the 15th Medium Battery RA with whom he served in India on the Northwest Frontier. On the 29th December 1931 Dixon was discharged from the Royal Artillery at his own request after 18 years' service as a full-time soldier.
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Dixon enlisted into the Royal Artillery TA 9th March 1937 with the 193/59 AA giving his address as 8 Bridge Cottages Shoeburyness Essex and occupation as Waiter.
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The 59th (Essex) Anti-Aircraft Brigade was still a part of the Essex Regiment when Dixon was posted to it in August 1937 but was transferred to the 82nd AA Brigade and was redesignated as a 'regiment' on 1 January 1939. The 193 Battery was based at Leigh-on Sea near Southend.
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Dixon was appointed Lance Bombardier on the 20th April 1939 and was called up and embodied on the 1st September 1939. He remained with the 193/82nd Anti-Aircraft Regiment until 10th April 1940 when the unit went to Norway. Dixon then served with the Gun Wing/5th Anti-Aircraft Division until he was released on the 8th September 1945 to his home address of 18 Waterloo Road, Shoeburyness, Essex.
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William James Dixon died in 1969 aged 72
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Territorial and Royal Air Force Officer
LT. R. V. PALMER. ESSEX
1939-45 Star
Africa Star 1st Army Clasp
Italy Star
Defence Medal
1939-45 War Medal MID Oak Leaf
General Service Medal 1918-62 Clasp CYPRUS EIIR 2nd Type (Flt Lt R V Palmer RAF)
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 2nd Type (LT. R. V. PALMER. ESSEX)
Efficiency Medal Territorial: LG 13 June 1947 Page 26621946 (The Essex Regiment)
MiD: LG 19 July 1945 Page 3732
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Army Officers Number 237928
Royal Air Force Officers Number 501182
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Roy Vernon Palmer was born on the 8th February 1920 in Richmond upon Thames
War Substantive Lieutenant 11/01/1943
Emergency Temporary Captain 30/12/1943 UK Army List 1947
6/01/1943 Reported to WO Casualty Branch as Wounded 24/12/1942 North Africa Casualty List no 1025 WO417/004
Temp Major LG 19/071945 Page 3732 Location Italy
Later served with Rome Area Command as Captain G-1
Roy Vernon Palmer died 8 February 1920 in Twickenham, Middlesex, England
Palmer transferred with a regular commission to the Royal Air Force as a Flying Officer Secretarial Branch 12th June 1950 (seniority 7th September 1946), Promoted to Flight Lt 4th January 1951, promoted Squadron Leader and transferred to the General List 1st January 1960. Sqn Ldr. Vernon retired from the RAF 8th May 1972
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Died 29th October 2003 at the age of 83 in Twickenham Middlesex.
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Scarce Efficiency Medal to the Royal Air Force
339444 L.A.C. R. Duncan. R.A.F.
Defence Medal impressed ‘Boots style’ (339444 Cpl. R. Duncan. R.A.F.)
War Medal impressed ‘Boots style’ (339444 Cpl. R. Duncan. R.A.F.)
General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, GVI 2nd Type (339444 Act. Sgt. R. Duncan. R.A.F.)
Efficiency Medal, TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type (339444 L.A.C. R. Duncan. R.A.F.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 27 1948 (Royal Air Force)
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Transferred from the Army to the RAF in the Middle East after January 1942 (AIR 78 48 2).
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More Research required
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It was possible for members of the RAF to receive an Efficiency Medal if they transferred from the Army reserves and completed their qualifying period with the RAF. There are 107 Efficiency Medal Territorial to the RAF appearing in Army Orders between 1948 and 1988. There were also awards to the Royal Navy which are even scarcer with only 19 such awards, an example is in the collection and shown HERE
Long Service in Asia
1433721 SJT. N. L. King. R.A.
1939-45 Star
Burma Star
Defence Medal
War Medal
General Service Medal 1918-62 2 Clasps S E Asia 1945-46, Malaya GVI 1st Type (21021230 Sgt. N. L. King. R.M.P.)
Korea Medal EIIR 1st Type (21021230 Sgt. N. L. King R.M.P.)
United Nation Korea Medal
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type (1433721 SJT. N. L. King. R.A.)
Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO93 1948 (Royal Artillery)
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Norman Leonard King was born on the 29th May 1922 in Ipswich, Suffolk and enlisted into the Royal Artillery TA in 1938.
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Birth of Son Allan King in 1941, the first of 5 children.
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Transferred to Royal Military Police from the 515 Coast Regt RA L.A.A 10.9.1943
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King was attached to the 23rd Indian Division Provost Unit as a War Substantive Sargent RMP, Earning his General service Medal Clasp S E Asia 1945-46. It is probable that he had been attached to this unit prior to this earning his Burma Star in September 1945 the 23rd Division took part in "Operation Zipper", the Invasion of Malaya, later that month the 23rd Division moved on to Java where it's main task was the evacuation of POW's and restoration of Law and Order as there was much Civil disturbance at that time.
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Married Jean Scrimgeour in Apr 1946, Hull, Yorkshire East Riding.
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Re-enlisted 29.9.1947 RMP(TA).
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In 1949 their first son, Allen died while the family were in Singapore
King received a new number Issued 21021230 from the 1950 series, which is unusual as those who served prior to 1950 retained their original number, it appears that King joined the Regular Army Royal Military Police in 1950 and when on to serve in Korea and Malaya..
King was discharged 1961
Norman Leonard King died in April 1986 in Ipswich, Suffolk, when he was 63 years old and is buried
in Witnesham, Suffolk, England
CAPT. D.R.KELLY. R.A.
OBE (Military)
1939-45 Star
Italy Star
Defence Medal
1939-45 War Medal
EIIR 1953 Coronation Medal
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type with Clasp and H.A.C. ribbon - (CAPT. D.R.KELLY. R.A.)
Efficiency Medal Territorial: London Gazette 14/10/49 P4900 (Captain, Royal Artillery)
First Clasp: London Gazette 14/10/49 P4899 (Captain, Royal Artillery)
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Officer Number: 151487
David Ronald Kelly was born at Woolwich, in October 1912. Kelly was living in Chislehurst, Kent in early 1939, where he was recorded as a solicitor's clerk. A letter from the HAC Archivist states that Kelly joined C Battery of the 12th RHA Regiment (HAC) as 1397680 Gunner 25th August 1939. He attended an artillery course at the Divisional Artillery School, Barnet in January 1940 and then went to 121 OCTU in May 1940 (Officers Training Unit). He was commissioned to the Royal Artillery 12th October 1940. He saw action in Italy from March 1944 including at Monte Cassino and the assault on the Gothic Line.
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A letter addressed to him at the 29th Field Regiment RA M.E.L.F. 27, which placed Kelly at the Suez Canal, in Egypt. He then moved to Germany for three years before returning to the UK.
He was awarded his OBE (Military) 11th June 1960 "Lieutenant Colonel David Ronald Kelly 151487 R.R.O.A.". He was then serving with the 463 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA (TA) and his OBE recommendation states that Kelly took command of the TA Regiment whose strength and morale were low. In three years, he turned it around and handed it over with high morale and strength and excellent performance. He was "tireless and selfless and worked for his regiment at all hours of the day and all days of the week."
Royal Artillery Officer Deaths 1850-2011 states that Lt. Col. David Ronald Kelly OBE died 6th May 1994. He had been living in Holsworthy, Devon.
EIIR 1952 - 1969
Very Scarce EM(T) to the Royal Navy
P/MX 713971 L.R.M. D. G. CAMPBELL R.N.
1939-45 Star
Africa Star
Italy Star
Defence Medal
War Medal
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL EIIR 2nd Type (P/MX 713971 L.R.M. D. G. CAMPBELL R.N. )
Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 115 1955 (Leading Radio Mechanic, Royal Navy. Formally 1436072 Royal Artillery.)
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David George Campbell enlisted with the Royal Artillery in 1938 and was discharged 17th September 1944
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Only 19 EM(T) issued named to the Royal Navy. This happened when men who joined the T. A. prior to the start of WWII transferred to another service, their time in the new service counted towards the award of the Efficiency Medal. There are also awards to the RAF and an example is HERE
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4267677 TPR. J. H. VENT. R.TKS.
War Medal
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL EIIR 2nd Type with 2 Clasps (4267677 TPR. J. H. VENT. R.TKS.)
Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 77 1956 (Royal Tank Regiment)
First Clasp: AO 77 1956 (Tpr, Royal Tank Regiment)
Second Clasp: AO 77 1956 (Sgt, Royal Tank Regiment)
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John Henry Vent was born around 1913 in Northumberland, Vent's number indicates that he enlisted with the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers in approximately 1934 and then at some point transferred to to the 43rd Btn Royal Tank Regiment from which he was discharged under King Regulations Para 383(xviii) on the 30th October 1939, a very complex part of the KR's so the exact reason why is not yet known. As Vent had completed 38 days service since the the start of the Second World War he qualified for the War Medal, the qualifying period for which was 28 days.
Vent then enlisted with the 43rd Btn Royal Tank Regiment TA on the 12th May
He died on the 8th November 1976 in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
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NB. These are Tudor Crown (Kings Crown) clasps as they were awarded prior to the striking of the St Edwards Crown (Queens Crown) Clasps in 1957: More information Here
T/5050187 DVR. W. J. JOHNSON. R.A.S.C.
1939-45 Star
Africa Star
Italy Star
Defence Medal
War Medal
General Service Medal 1962 Clasp South Arabia (22536043 CPL. W. J. JOHNSON, R.C.T.)
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL EIIR 2nd Type (T/5050187 DVR. W. J. JOHNSON. R.A.S.C.)
Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 77 1956 (Royal Army Service Corps) (Now T/22536043.)
22241607 SGT. W. H. THOMPSON. INNS OF COURT.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL EIIR 2nd Type with 1 Clasp (22241607 SGT. W. H. THOMPSON. INNS OF COURT.)
Efficiency Medal Territorial: 1959 (Inns of Court Regiment)
First Clasp: AO 46 1966 (Inns of 'Court and City Yeomanry)
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Only six 1st Clasps issued to the Inns of 'Court and City Yeomanry, all on medals earned with other units
​Research in to William Howard THOMPSON has only recently started:
London Gazette 26th November 1965: I.C. & C.Y. TERRITORIAL ARMY 22241607 Sgt. William Howard THOMPSON (480521) to be Lt. (Q.M.), 20th Oct. 1965.
London Gazette 21st NOVEMBER 1967: R.A.C. REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS Lt. (Q.M.) W. H. THOMPSON (480521) from T.A., I.C. & C.Y. to be Lt. (Q.M.), 1 Apr. 1967.
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3064791 Cpl. J. W. H. DAVIDSON. GORDONS.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL EIIR 2nd Type with 2 Clasps (3064791 Cpl. J. W. H. DAVIDSON. GORDONS.)
Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 64 1960 (Gordon Highlanders)
First Clasp: AO 64 1960 (Gordon Highlanders)
Second Clasp: AO46 1966 (CPL. Gordon Highlanders)
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21005728 W.O. Cl.2. D. H. A. Alexander. B.E.M. R. Sigs.
British Empire Medal, E.II.R. (21005728 P/W/O.2. Dennis H. A. Alexander, R. Sigs. T.A.)
General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (2322310. Sgln. D. H. A. Alexander. R. Signals.)
1939-45 Star
Defence Medal
War Medal
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL EIIR 2nd Type (21005728 W.O. Cl.2. D. H. A. Alexander. B.E.M. R.Sigs.)
Efficiency Medal Territorial: 1961(Royal Corps Of Signals)
B.E.M. London Gazette 13 June 1957
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Dennis Harry Arthur ALEXANDER was born on 23 January 1917 to David and Florence
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Dennis H. A. Alexander enlisted with the Royal Signals as a Signalman in 1932. He served seconded to the Palestine Police Force prior to the outbreak of the Second World War with the rank of Lance Corporal.
On the 21 March 1939 Alexander was Court Martialled in Aldershot for desertion and received a sentence of 41 day detention despite pleading not guilty WO86/97.
Alexander served with the BEF and then on 7th November 1940 embarked from Liverpool to Bombay and is shown on the passenger list of the "City of Venice", profession is given as Indian Civil Service and last place of residence in the UK as 112 Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol.
SS City of Venice
RMS Scythia
Alexander returned to the UK on the "Scythia" from Bombay and arriving in Liverpool on the 31st August 1946. This time he is accompanied by his Wife Elizabeth, and they give their intended place of residence as the same Clifton address.
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Alexander re-enlisted in the with a new number 21005728 that appears to be a Royal Engineers number but must have subsequently transferred to the Royal Signals before receiving his B.E.M in 1957.
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The recommendation for his B.E.M. reads:
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"Staff Sergeant Alexander served with the Royal Corps of Signals as a Regular Soldier since 1932. He was a member of the British Expeditionary Force and later served in India.
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On completion of his regular service, and wishing to serve further, he joined 2 Corps Signal Regiment (London) TA in January 1948. Since that date he has been an indefectible and consensus member, who's personal example has been a major example of building up the morale of the Regiment.
For the past 3 years he has been in charge of pay throughout the unit and has carried out these duties meticulously and accurately, working long hours in his own time, in spite of very heavy civilian commitments, to achieve this end.
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In addition to his regimental duties, he has proved himself to be a tower of strength in the running of the WO' 'and Sgts' Mess and regimental social functions, particularly during annual camp, when he has always been willing to undertake additional tasks which are carried out with outstanding ability.
He sets a standard of loyalty and selfless endeavour, and it can be stated that this Staff Sergeant's unfailing and cheerful service to the Regiment has stood out as an example to all his subordinates, and without doubt warrants recognition."
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Demobilised in 1967 he later joined the Service Association on 16 October 1980 with the membership number 28709.
Alexander Died 1984
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22511312 SGT. J. W. C. LOWE. KINGS OWN.
Defence Medal
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL EIIR 2nd Type (22511312 SGT. J. W. C. LOWE. KINGS OWN.)
Efficiency Medal Territorial: 1962 (The King's Own Royal Regiment)
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John William Charles Lowe was born in 1915.
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Died 1983 in Blackpool, Lancashire.
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Research continues
22268355 SGT . D. F. G. YATES. R.B.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL EIIR 2nd Type with Clasp (22268355 SGT . D. F. G. YATES. RB.)
Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 70 1961 (City of London Yeomanry. Rifle Brigade)
First Clasp: AO 74 1967 (Trooper, Inns of Court and City Yeomanry.)
Only six 1st Clasps issued to this unit and all are on medals earnt with units other than the Inns of Court and City Yeomanry.
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The Inns of Court & City Yeomanry was formed in 1961 and until 1967 served as an armoured car regiment. The reorganisation of the TA in 1967 reduced the regiment to an infantry company, and became A Company (Inns of Court and City Yeomanry) of the London Yeomanry and Territorials.
In 1968, the London Yeomanry and Territorials was disbanded and a cadre of the regiment became a part Royal Armoured Corps. This was a very small unit of only 3 officers and 5 other ranks but this kept the Regiment's name in the Army List.
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David Frith Graham Yates was born in 28 Jun 1922 in Lambeth, London. He is shown on the 1939 register as the youngest of 2 brothers and working as a Timber Merchants Apprentice and living at 2 Thirlmere Road, Streatham, London.
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Yates is shown in the Royal Air Force Nominal Index of Airmen and Airwomen, 1918-1945, his RAF Number 1715926, it is assumed that he enlisted in the RAF in late 1940 at the age of 18. His Army number shows he enlisted in the TA in 1950-5.
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David Yates died on the 27th September 1988 his address at the time was The Prince of Wales, Mortimer Street, Herne Bay Kent. His probate shows that he left £422850
The assumption is that he was the owner and Landlord of the Price of Wales but this is yet to be confirmed.
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Research continues
22240856 S.SGT. R. S. CANTWELL. INT. CORPS.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL EIIR 2nd Type (22240856 S.SGT. R. S. CANTWELL. INT. CORPS.)
Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 70 1961 (Intelligence Corps)
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Roger Stanley Cantwell was born on the 18th Mar 1922 Edmonton, Oxfordshire to Cyril and Mabel Cantwell. He is noted on the 1939 Register as living at 30 Saint James Gardens, Southend-On-Sea with his parents and working as Transport Company's Clerk. Cantwell married Beryl A Baggott in 1946.
He enlisted in the Territorial Army in 1950 and served with the 133 Field Security Section (FSS) of the Intelligence Corps. This unit was reformed after WW2 as a Territorial unit in Southend.
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Roger Stanley Cantwell died on 25th October 2009 at 87 years old in Benfleet, Essex, England
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My thanks to the Military Intelligence Museum Archivists for their assistance
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22290542 SGT. J. J. BELL. PARA.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL EIIR 2nd Type (22290542 SGT. J. J. BELL. PARA.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 49 1964 (Parachute Regiment)
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Enlisted Late 1950 or early 1951
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Very Scarce EM(T) to Ayrshire Yeomanry
22544759 SGT. D. CAIN. AYR YEO.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL EIIR 2nd Type (22544759 SGT. D. CAIN. AYR YEO.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: 1964 (Ayrshire Yeomanry)
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Approx. Only 20 EM(T) to the Ayrshire Yeomanry
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Enlisted Late 1951
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22093966 CPL. J. TAYLOR. DWR.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL EIIR 2nd Type (22093966 CPL. J. TAYLOR. DWR.)
Efficiency Medal T. & A.V. R. EIIR 2nd Type (22093966 SGT. J. TAYLOR YORKS.)
Efficiency Medal Territorial: List 62 1964 (Duke of Wellington’s Regiment)
Efficiency Medal T. & A.V. R.: AO 107 1976 (Yorkshire Volunteers)
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Taylor was awarded a first clasp for the Efficiency Medal Territorial In List Number 82 of 1969 serving with the Yorkshire Volunteers. this was subsequently cancelled by List 107 of 1976 and replaced by the Efficiency Medal T. & A.V. R. in the same list.
Enlisted 1950
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22782910 W.O.Cl.1. J.J.L. SUGGETT, N.H.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL GVI 1st Type (22782910 W.O.Cl.1. J.J.L. SUGGETT, N.H.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 35 1965 (The Northumberland Hussars)
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John Joseph L. Suggett was born in Durham on 17/9/19; he married in Durham in
1945 and died in Newcastle in March 1993. The "Newcastle Evening Chronicle" of 31/8/45 recorded
his marriage at Holy Trinity Church in Murton; he was a Sgt. in the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
and one of the original 'Desert Rats'; he was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Suggett of Gosforth and his bride
was Mary, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Richardson of Kensington House, Murton.
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22418711 SGT. J.E. RICHMOND, IC & CY.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL EIIR 2nd Type (22418711 SGT. J.E. RICHMOND, IC & CY.)
Efficiency Medal T. & A.V. R. EIIR 2nd Type (22487111 W.O.2 J.E. RICHMOND, R. SIGNALS)
Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 24 1966 (Inns of Court and City Yeomanry)
First Clasp: List 97 1972. (Sgt, Royal Signals) Subsequently cancelled in List 129 1981 and replaced with EM(TAVR) in the same list.
Efficiency Medal T. & A.V. R: List 129 1981 (Royal Signals)
National Service Medal: (Unnamed)
General Service Cross: 22418711 Tpr. J.E. Richmond, 17/21st L./R.T.R.
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Only 21 EM(T) awarded to the IC & CY
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James "Jim" Richmond Enlisted in late 1950 or early 1951 and, judging by his unofficial medals, was an National Serviceman with the 17th/21st Lancers. Richmond would have enlisted with the TA around 1953/4. He was awarded a first clasp for the Efficiency Medal Territorial In List Number 97 of 1972 now with the 71st Yeomanry Regiment Volunteers Royal Signals. Richmond would have served with A Company which then form 68 (Inns of Court and City Yeomanry) Signal Squadron, as part the newly formed 71 (Yeomanry) Signal Regiment.
He continued to serve and when he became eligible for a second clasp to his EM(T) he then was awarded the Efficiency Medal T. & A.V. R. in List 107 of 1976 and his 1st Clasp to the EM(T) was cancelled.
The Inns of Court and City Yeomanry
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The Inns of Court & City Yeomanry was formed in 1961 and until 1967 served as an armoured car regiment. The reorganisation of the TA in 1967 reduced the regiment to an infantry company, and became A Company (Inns of Court and City Yeomanry) of the London Yeomanry and Territorials.
In 1968, the London Yeomanry and Territorials was disbanded and a cadre of the regiment became a part Royal Armoured Corps. This was a very small unit of only 3 officers and 5 other ranks but this kept the Regiment's name in the Army List. Personnel from A Company were then used to form 68 (Inns of Court and City Yeomanry) Signal Squadron, in the newly formed 71 (Yeomanry) Signal Regiment.
22841618 L/CPL. R. B. GORMAN CHESHIRE. YEO.
Naval General Service Medal 1915 - 1962, GVI 2nd Type, Clasp MINESWEEPING 1945-51 (C/MX.768817 R. B. GORMAN. WMN. R.N.)
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL EIIR 2nd Type (22841618 L/CPL. R. B. GORMAN CHESHIRE. YEO.)
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Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 12 1967 (Cheshire Yeomanry)
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Robert B Gorman was born in 1925 Birkenhead, Cheshire.
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It is not yet known when Gorman joined the Royal Navy but by 1950 he was a Merchant Seaman on the "Mauretania" as the 9th Electrician
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Married Elsie Beatrice Murray in January 1950, Wallasey, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Enlisted in the TA late 1954
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A scarce if not unique combination
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Research continues
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22518442 PTE. E. A. JEFFS. SC.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL EIIR 2nd Type (22518442 PTE. E. A. JEFFS. SC.)
Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 63 1967 (The Suffolk and Cambridgeshire Regiment)
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Only 14 EM(T) awarded to the Suffolk and Cambridgeshire Regiment.
The Suffolk and Cambridgeshire Regiment was formed on 1st April 1961 amalgamating the 4th Battalion, The Suffolk Regiment and the 1st Battalion, The Cambridgeshire Regiment.
22657115 PTE. A. V. SQUIRRELL. RAOC.
Efficiency Medal TERRITORIAL EIIR 2nd Type with Clasp (22657115 PTE. A. V. SQUIRRELL. RAOC.)
Efficiency Medal Territorial: AO 74 1967 (Royal Army Ordinance Corps)
First Clasp: List 97 1972 (Sgt, Royal Army Ordinance Corps)
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Ashley V Squirrell was born in January 1934 in Ipswich, Suffolk. His number indicates that he enlisted 1954, probably as a National Serviceman.
Squirrell married Monica J Perce in July 1959.
