How do I find out why someone is mentioned in despatches?
Signs that a soldier had been mentioned Not all “mentions” appear in this way in the medal index cards or rolls. Another way is from medals or photographs of them. If they show a bronze oak leaf affixed to the ribbon of the Victory Medal, then the man had been mentioned in despatches.
What was the supplement to the London Gazette?
Ministry of Defence Supplement
Today, the Ministry of Defence Supplement to The London Gazette is published weekly on Tuesdays, on behalf of the forces. It includes commissions, appointments and medals for the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force.
What is the purpose of the London Gazette?
The London Gazette is one of the official journals of record or Government gazettes of the Government of the United Kingdom, and the most important among such official journals in the United Kingdom, in which certain statutory notices are required to be published.
Why is Gazette required?
As a public journal, the Gazette prints official notices from the government. It is authentic in content, accurate and strictly in accordance with the Government policies and decisions. The gazette is printed by the Government of India Press.
What are war despatches?
A soldier 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 is described the soldier’s gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy.
What is the Gazette UK?
Is the Ministry of Defence published in the London Gazette?
Today, the Ministry of Defence Supplement to The London Gazette is published weekly on Tuesdays, on behalf of the forces. It includes commissions, appointments and medals for the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force.
Who is the Minister of Defence in the UK?
Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has announced a multi-million-pound deal to modernise and boost the British Army and Royal Marines’ very short-range air defence capability.
How often are Honours published in the Gazette?
Honours are published in The Gazette twice a year – between May and June on the Queen’s official birthday, and at the New Year. There are several supplements which detail honours for the UK and overseas territories and dependencies, including:
