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Also here are some pictures of the Proposed South African War Medal...... All I can say is thank god they did not pick this one....... Mike Good Morning Archie........ You can cheat and get one of these....... Here are a couple of items in the big frame........ Mike

Here is my 26 and 4 types of reverse for your information...... Mike Also here are some pictures of the Proposed South African War Medal...... All I can say is thank god they did not pick this one....... Mike

This medallion as you know is ARMY CATERING CORPS....... A.C.C. was founded in 1941...... This medallion has the badge of A.C.C. for King George VI, so between 1941 to 1952..... It is most likely a sports day medallion and I am not sure there were many silver ones given out during WW2 so the period would be from 1945 to 1952....... That is the best time period I can suggest...... Mike

First name(s) George Arnold Country Great Britain Last name Crowther Medal type British Army Medal Index Cards, 1914-1920 Year 1914-20 Archive reference WO372/24 Service number 21007 Archive reference description Mentions in Despatches, Meritorious Service Medals and Territorial Force Efficiency Medals Rank Gunner Record set Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards Regiment Royal Field Artillery Category Military, armed forces & conflict Service record Soldier Number: 21007, Rank: Gunner, Corps: Royal Field Artillery Subcategory Medal Rolls and Honours Image link http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D6326940 Collections from Great Britain, UK None

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Beatrice Carkeet Dalzell Wells She was born on 23 July 1880. She was christened Beatrice Carkeet Dalzell Wells on 6 February 1881 in Mortlake, Surrey. Carkeet was her mother's maiden name. She died 21 September 1949. SCHOOL SECRETARY DIES Death occurred suddenly of Miss Beatrice Dalzell Wells age, 70, at her flat at Marsham Court, Westminster. Death was due to natural causes. Miss Wells had not long returned from a visit to South Africa. She was secretary of the Day Continuation School, Golden Lane, E.C. WELLS, BEATRICE DALZELL Beatrice Dalzell otherwise Beatrice Carkeet Dalzell of 110 Marsham Court, Marsham-street, London, S.W.1, spinster, died, 21 September 1949, probate London, 11 January. Margory Beatrice Gordon Macfarlane and Oonah Constance Price spinsters. Effects L251 4s. 2d. Resworn L2394 17s 4d. The family is on the 1891 Census living at Beaufort Villa, Cambridge Road, Barnes when Beatrice was 10. Father's occupation - "Retired Admiralty Civil Service" and he was born in Bermuda. Eldest child, Alfred aged 15, was born in Plymouth. There was a third sister, 3 years older than Beatrice, but only initials are given "C. C. D." which sounds like "C? Carkeet Dalzell" but Beatrice is entered as plain "Beatrice Wells". The youngest of the 5 children is a 4 year old boy, "Grant C" thus probably named after his father & mother. All the children except Alfred were born in Barnes. Finally a 32 year old niece born is St Austell, Cornwall. Beatrice is on the 1921 Census and it gives her occupation as Secretary to the Directors at "T C C Scientist" of 7/8 Curzon Street, Mayfair. In 1921 she was living at 35 Church Road, Barnes - she completed the form as head of the household. Living with her are her widowed mother who was born in Fowey, Cornwall - hence the rather strange surname of Carkeet. Also on the return are her married sister Olive, her niece (Olive's 4 year old daughter) and a 17 year old domestic servant. Both Beatrice & Olive were born in Barnes, Olive was just over 2 years younger than Beatrice. DOCUMENT NUMBER: ONE 47 Portland Place W 5th April 1903 Dear Sir: Thank You very much for so kindly sending me a copy of your daughters letters. It is most interesting and shows how well Miss Wells deserves the War Medal. Believe Me Yours Very Truly Roberts FM DOCUMENT NUMBER: TWO In envelope with “Journey's in South Africa and Out” (on Front of envelope) and on Reverse (Journal inside envelope below)..... Humewood (Beach) Hotel Port Elizabeth South Africa R. J. LAMBSON Caterer by Special Appointment (Crest of Governor) TO HIS EXCELENCY SIR ALFRED MILLER G.C.B., G.C.M.G March 1899: Francis and I went to Johannesburg. Stopped with Sally at Roodepoort for 1 week. April 1899 Returned to Shebra. August 7th, 1899 Left Sheba for Johannesburg en route for Brandi Wei September 1899 Left Johannesburg, travelled via Victoria West and Canarvon arrived Brandiwei. Sept. 20, Stayed 2 weeks with Kittie, Kelmar and Bernstein. Christmas 1899 Spent four weeks with the Hanau's in Canarvon Jan. 21st Boers arrived Nelskof Buried silver, hid guns, Pad sent horses Jan. 22nd Saw Boer scouts. Then 64 entered. Dorf cut down flag, demanded ammunition & guns. Later they searched under farm for guns but were unsuccessful. Commandeered food and clothes from stores. Erasmus nearly caught Francis & self when removing guns. Several burgers our wearing badges (?) Jan 23rd Boers left at sunset taking Porsteim with them. Went in direction Goderst Dormstadt but made turn and went to T.B. Rolk. Jan. 25th Brewster C.P. Came in from Doornsmith news of death of Queen Jan. 26th 18 Boers under F. C. Vennack council with Dorf made Dadder furious. G. followed Brewster but unsucessflly. Flag torn down again, pole smashed and cord cut. MacWheeling and Border Scout both concealed in Erda's store, one under counter and one under skins. Boers searched for them but in vain, Guns hidden in Erda;s store found by Boers and smashed. William Christian beaten by Boers for being a re (rest of word unknown paper torn). I rode to Dorns on Bike and Brewster sent despatch at once and returned. Jan 27th McDeeling (possible MacWheeling above) came down and reported 50 Boers at Brandilei Dam, Meyer returned half way with me. Saw troop of Boers at sunset and returned I rode on alone. Did not meet them arrived, at Brand. At 10.00 p.m. Jan. 31st Scouts arrived from Kenhardt, stayed 1 – 6 am then left for Dorns. Scouts and Sacks left at 6 am at 7 am Boers rode in and searched for him but could not find him but did not follow the road. Went out Bushmanland road no boy able to take news to Doorms so I started out on bike at 9.30 am arrived at Doorms at 12 midnight was warmed and warned Barewster,, Took some medicine for Schakling. MISSING SECTION November 1900 Left for Kenhardt to stay with Sacho. Went with Fischean ( W. B. Hunter died April 1901 ) in wagon to Lefingstore. G. (Green) River. December 17th: Baby Woodfull and Practor arrived Brandilei to spend Xmas Jan. 1st 1901: Baby and Practor left for Prieska. Rumors of Boers Jan. 21st 1901: Theummissens Commando came into Brand Vlei Jan. 26th 1901: Dudder taken prisoner, rode to Gudesste Noorus Jan. 31st: Blent again to Woorus Feb. 1st Bewsller and MacWeeling shot about Feb. 22nd Post cart arrived in Brand Vlei and too Francis and me to Calvinia April 7th Tried to return to Brandi Wei but had to turn back April 14th Left for Cape Town April 16th Arrived at Clan William had dance & concert April 18th Arrived at Picquetberg Rd. where we entrained for Cape Town. Stayed at Pardebosh until July 4th 1901 July 4th Embarked on R.M.S. Norsman for Port Elizabeth July 6th Came to Beach Hotel, Hurmenwood Nov. 26th Sailed on S.S. Johannesburg for England April 1902 Went to Paris and Lemoges July 23rd 1902 Sailed on Assaye for Cape Town & P.E. (Port Elizabeth) August 1902 Stayed at Mon Park, Port Elizabeth DOCUMENT NUMBER: THREE Envelope: SOUTH AFRICAN WAR MEDAL, B.W. ( written in ink ) DOCUMENT NUMBER: FOUR Envelope: ON ACTIVE SERVICE Miss Beatrice Walls Church of Christian Services Curzon Street London, W. Military Postal Stamp on front. DOCUMENT NUMBER: FIVE O.H.M.S. CALVINIA DISTRICT PERMIT TO BEAR ARMS No: ….. 1 ….. Date: …..….. 12th April …........ 1901 Full Name: …................. Mrs Cooper …….................................. Address: …..................................................................................... IS PERMITTED TO HAVE IN HIS POSSESSION ARMS AS UNDER No of Barrells...................... / ….......1 …..... / …................ Bore...............................…../.…....................../..........…........ No. of Weapons................../..Sporting Rifle..../...................... Maker................................../..Shotgun............./...................... Nature of Weapon............../............................./..................... Signature of permit Holder Signature of Commanding Officer Charles Kirkwood Capt. Commanding DOCUMENT NUMBER: SIX O.H.M.S. NO: …....... 117 …........ Date:............. 8th March 1901 …............ Permit:........... Miss Wells ….................................................................................. …............................................. of ….. Calvinia …................................................. to be out …............................................... at any hour of the night …................... to burn a light in …........................... her ….................................................room of ….................... house. Until further notice. Unable to read Signature …................................................... Commandant DOCUMENT NUMBER: SEVEN O.H.M.S. Permit No: …........... 10 …........ Date: ….......... 7th April 1901 ….......... Place: ….......... Calvinia ….......... Pass: ….......... Miss Wells …......... From: ….......... Calvinia …........... To: ….......... Brand Vlei …....... Between dates: ….....................….......... and ….....................…...... Signature of} Beatrice Wells Pass Owner} Signature and} Designation } …..Charles Kirkwood............................... of Issuer} Capt. Commanding DOCUMENT NUMBER: EIGHT O.H.M.S. Permit No: …........... 14 …........ Date: ….......... 12th April 1901 ….......... Place: ….......... Calvinia ….......... Pass: ….......... Miss Cooper & Miss Wells …......... From: ….......... Calvinia …........... To: ….......... Piquetbero Roads …....... Between dates: ….......... 12th April ….......... and …..........20th April 1901 …...... Signature of} Beatrice Wells Frances Cooper Pass Owner} Signature and} Designation } …..Charles Kirkwood............................... of Issuer} Capt. Commanding DOCUMENT NUMBER: NINE CAPE COLONY No: …........... 74284 …........ ORIGINAL (To Be Retained by Passengers) Mrs .......... Cooper …....... Miss Wells …........ of …....... Calvinia …..... has authority to … proceed from........... Piquetbero Rd. …........... to …........ Capetown …........ on ….. 19.4.01 .. and return......... Crossed out ............... Office Stamp Piquetbero Road Unable to read Signature …..................................................... Signed By Commandant DOCUMENT NUMBER: TEN A Note: Dear Bunnie. Here is something for your scrap book. In a few days we make track for the coast and embark for CTown. Do you know I have worn the knitted waist coat all through the cold weather up here...... See you soon perhaps..... Yur Frnd Beeler DOCUMENT NUMBER: ELEVEN Permission is hereby granted to Miss Wells to have candles or gaslight lights all night the Commercial Hotel during the period of her stay in Calvinia. Calvinia 23/2/01 Sydney C. Fichat Capt. K F S Commandant DOCUMENT NUMBER: TWELVE Brand Vlei Calvinia, C. Colony Feb. 3rd, 1901 My Darling Mother Such a great deal has been happening lately & we have had such exciting times. I don't know when I shall be able to send this letter as we are cutt off from everywhere now. Kenhard, Carnarvon and Calvinia post roads are all closed. LETTER WAS CUT SHORT AND PAPER WAS USED FOR DIARY AS SHOWN IN DOCUMENT No. TWO These are some of many Newspaper Clippings that mention Beatrice..... The Leicester Mail Thursday, November 7th, 1912 CONCERT AT THE ROYAL INFIRMARY A number of inmates of the Royal Infirmary were entertained last evening at the Institution by an excellent concert arranged by Mr, Walter Groocock, F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M. A feature of the evening was the rentering of “Tanhauser”. The band which was conducted by Mr. Groocock, played creditably, and solos were given my Miss Beatrice Wells, Miss Hilda Hartopp, Miss Alice Hikinbottom, Mr, Fred Draper, Mr. Phillip Wigginton and Mr. J. McRobie. The Savoy Quartet were in attendance and their rendering of “Where are you going to my pretty maid?” was much appreciated. Miss Beatrice Wells sang splendidly, and Mr. Philip Wigginton was up to his usual standard of excellence. Messrs Cubley and R.S. Hibbert sang well together, and the humor of the evening was provided by Messers Jordan and Barratt. The Leicester Chronical and Leicester Mercury Saturday, December 19th, 1914 CONCERT AND RECITAL AT DE MONTFORT HALL There was a very appreciative audience at the De Montfort Hall on Saturday night, when a most enjoyable concert was given by Mr. Alfred Hollins, F.R.C.O., organist of the United Free St. George's Church, Edinburgh, the Melbourne-road Council School Choir, under the conductorship of Mr. C. J. W. Lane, and Miss. Beatrice Wells, while Miss Ida Maxfield was at the piano. The program was of a varied nature, and every item was so much enjoyed it is difficult to pick out one for special praise, but the choir's rendering of “Land Of Hope And Glory” was very popular. The program was as follows: Theme with variations and fugue (Hollins), Mr. Hollins: part song, “Night of Stars and Love,” (Offenbach), The Melbourne-road Council School Choir: Larghetto from Clarinet quintet (Mozart), Mr. Hollins: song “England Thy Name,” (L. Barnes), Miss Beatrice Wells: Scherzo (Hoyte), Mr. Hollins, Aria, “Angels ever bright and fair” (Handel), The Melbourne-road Council School Choir: Pastorale (Whiting), and “Toccata from Symphony No. 5, (Widor), Mr. Hollins; song, Somewhere a voice is calling,” Miss Beatrice Wells; Improvisation, Mr. Hollins: Patriotic Song, “Land of Hope and Glory'” The Melbourne-road Council School Choir: (a) a spring song, (b) Triumphal march (Hollins), Mr. Hollins; “God Save the King.” The recitalist at the De Montfort Hall, on Sunday evening was the famous blind organist, Mr. Alfred Hollins, L.R.C.O., who's playing was much enjoyed. The vocalist was Miss Holloway. The Leicester Chronical and Leicester Mercury Saturday, April 24th, 1915 CONCERT FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS At the Groby-road Sanatorium, on Saturday evening, an enjoyable concert was arranged by Miss Beatrice Wells and Mr. Reg. Bocking, which was greatly appreciated by the men, nurses and staff, Miss Davis (matron) was present. Mr. W. H. Brain occupied the chair. The programme was as follows:- Pianforte solo, Miss Bertha Harris; quartette, “The Battle Eve,” encore Miss Beatrice Wells, Miss K. Raynes, Mr. Reg. Bocking, and Mr. Geo. Grooncock; song, “Land of Jope and Glory,” encore “Robin Adair,” Miss Beatrice Wells; duet, “Baracolle,” Miss Beatrice Wells and Miss Kittie Rayns; song, “Sincerity,” encore “The Rosary,” Mr. Reg. Bocking; song, Somewhere a Voice is Calling,” encore “My Little Lady,” Miss Kittie Rayns; quartette, “Annie Laurie”; duet “My Motor Car,” encore, Watchman, What of the Night.” Mr. Reg. Bocking and Mr. Geo. Groocock; song, “When You Come Home” encore “Little Grey Home in the West,” Miss Beatrice Wells; monologue, “The Student,” encore “How I Drove the Special.” Mr. Geo. Groocock; song, “Bird of Love Divine,” Miss Kittie Rayns; song, “I'll Sing Thee Songs of Araby,” encore “Love's Devotion,” Mr. Reg. Bocking; song, “Up From Somerset,” encore “Parted,” Mr. Geo. Grooncock; quartette, “The Minstrel Boy.” Accompanist Miss Bertha Harris. Choruses of popular songs were, at the close, heartily sung by the men. Pte. C. J. Simpson, of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, on behalf of his comrades, suitably thanked the artistes. The Leicester Mail Wednesday, January 19th, 1916 NORTH EVINGTON MILITARY HOSPITAL CONCERT The 34th of the series of concerts arranged under the direction of Mr. H. H. Nicklin, was given on Tuesday night at the North Evington Military Hospital. The following artistes gave their services: Miss Beatrice Wells (soprano), Miss Kitty Raynes (contralto), Miss E. Holt (mezzo soprano), Miss K. Larrard (soprano), Mr. Reg. Bocking (tenor), Mr. T. Nicklin (baritone), Mr. T. Carlisle (auto-harp) soloist), Mr. W. Berry was at the piano. The concert was held in Ward 11, and met with the usual appreciation.

UP Dated additional information added....... Major Terrick Charles Fitzhugh Distinguished Service Order - DSO London Gazette 1 January 1918. Member Royal Victorian Order 5th Class, - Number 44, MVO 5th Class London Gazette 11 August 1903 IGS 1895 (2) Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897 (2d. Lieutenant T. C. Fitzhugh 2nd. Battalion Royal Irish Regiment QSA (2) Cape Colony, Wittebergen Lieutenant T. C. Fitz-Hugh 2nd. Battalion Royal Irish Regiment 1914-15 Star Captain T. C. Fitz Hugh, M.V.O. 2nd. Battalion Royal Irish `` Regiment British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leave Captain T. C. FitzHugh M.I.D. - (1) L.G. 4 Jan. 1917 (Haig's 13.11.16 Despatch, P 195) (2) L.G. 11 Dec. 1917 (Haig's 11.12.16 Despatch, P 12913) (3) L.G. 3 Feb. 1920 (Valuable Services in Connection with Military operations in Finland and the Baltic States 11.11.19 Despatch, P 1385) Russia, Order of St. Anne, Third Class with Swords Russia, Empire, Order of St. Anne, Third Class breast badge, with Swords, 44mm, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, gold mark and 1865-96 assay office mark to suspension loop; swords possibly added at a later date, the obverse central medallion re-painted; Russia, Order of St. Anne, Third Class with Swords, London Gazette 16 July 1921. Russia, Empire, Order of St. Vladimir, Fourth Class breast badge, with Swords 40mm, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, gold mark and 1896-1908 kokoshnik mark to suspension loop, with additional gold marks and 1918-17 kokoshnik marks to hilts of swords, reverse central medallion missing and replaced with a painted plate, mounted as worn, Russia, Order of St. Vladimir, Fourth Class with Swords, London Gazette 16 July 1921. Major Terrick Charles Fitzhugh Terrick Charles FitzHugh was born at 17 Craven Hill Gardens London on 16 November 1876, the third son of William FitzHugh Esq. Educated at Wellington College and followed by the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. Commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Irish Regiment on 5 September 1896, and proceeded overseas with the 2nd Battalion to India on 26 January 1897. He saw action with them during the operations on the Samana Ridge and in the Kurram Valley, August to September 1897, and then at the Relief of Gulistan, 12-13 September 1897. For this he received the India General Service Medal with the clasps “Punjab Frontier 1897-98” and “Samana 1897”. He returned home on 11 January 1899 and was promoted Lieutenant on 15 March 1899, he transferred to the 1st Battalion, and served with them in South Africa during the Boer War, where he was present during operations in the Cape Colony, south of the Orange River, including the actions at Colesberg, 24 January to 12 February 1900; operations in the Orange Free State, March to May 1900; and operations in the Orange River Colony, May to July 1900, including the action at Bethlehem, 6-7 July 1900. He returned home 15th September 1901 and some nine months later he went again to India on 28 June 1902, but there were no medals to be won on this occasion. FitzHugh returned home on 18 March 1903, and was stationed in Ireland with the 2nd Battalion at the time of H.M. King Edward VII’s state visit to Ireland, 1 July to 1 August 1903. During the visit the Battalion received new Colours from the King, with FitzHugh being one of the Officers in the Colour Party, and as a consequence he was appointed to the Fifth Class of the Royal Victorian Order on 11 August (member of this Order is the personal gift of the Sovereign). Since Fitzhugh's Army rank was that of Lieutenant he received the Fifth Class ( MVO 5). He was promoted Captain on 14 October 1903, and, passed for promotion to Major on 4th November 1904. He proceeded to the Staff College in 1905, passing its Final Examinations in 1907, having qualified as an Interpreter in German and Russian, and by which time he had also qualified as an Interpreter in French. FitzHugh resigned his Commission on 28th May 1907 (there is doubt about this as, in a letter which he wrote to the War Office on 8 April 1919, he claimed Fourteen years of pre-war service), FitzHugh transferred to the Reserve of Officers on 28 May 1907, and after his retirement was subsequently obtained employment with the British Engineers’ Association as its Commissioner in China, where he added Mandarin to his repertoire of languages. On the outbreak of the Great War he returned to England where, on 22 November 1914, he placed himself on the Reserve of Officers in his former rank of Captain. As such he re-joined the Royal Irish Regiment, proceeding to France with the Second Battalion in December 1914. He remained with the Regiment until 5 May 1915, taking part in the early stages of the First Battle of Ypres, (22 April onwards) then transferring to the Quarter Master-General’s Department as a Staff Officer, first at Calais until October 1915, and next to Dunkerque until October 1917. He was then mentioned in Haig's Despatches of 13 November 1916 and 7 November 1917 (London Gazette 4 January 1917 and 11 December 1917). However, before the date of the latter despatch he had fallen foul of higher Authority, having been seen walking with a lady who proved to be the wife of a French officer. (See letter herein dated 12-9-18). As a result he was transferred to the Headquarters of the Chinese Labour Corps, in October 1917 where his work (according to him) consisted mainly in visiting army bases to try cases of Chinese coolies due for court-martial, where his knowledge of Mandarin was put to good use. Despite this mishap, he was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order in the New Year's Honours of January 1918 for his services while on the QMG's staff. FitzHugh returned to England in December 1918, under orders for Siberia ( where his skill as an Interpreter could be put to good use) but was reported unfit by a medical board owing to the failure of an earlier hernia operation. When he was again fit in May 1919, applied for any post appropriate to his qualifications and on 16 August 1919, he obtained a Staff post with a British Force operating out of Murmansk. He also served with a British Mission in Estonia, and assisted in the repatriation of British Prisoners of War from Finland. For his services he was again Mentioned in Despatches on 11 November 1919 ‘for valuable services in connection with military operations in Finland and the Baltic States’ (London Gazette 3 February 1920), The London Gazette also published the award of the Russian Orders of St. Vladimir, Fourth Class with Swords, and St. Anne, Third Class with Swords. Demobilized on 11 June 1920, he continued to act in the Baltic area on behalf of the British Committee of the Russian Red Cross in Great Britain, by going to Finland to report on the situation regarding the large number of Russian refugees in that country, before returning once more to China. In 1921 he married Nesta Mary Richardson, only daughter of the late Walter Richardson, and of Mrs. Wason, 219 Knightsbridge, they had one daughter. They resided at 17 Craven Hill Gardens. FitzHugh spent the latter period of his life traveling in China, and he died in the German Hospital, Peking, on 12 August 1939. Death Notice the Times of 17th August 1939 On August 13th 1939 in Peking, China, Major Terrick Charles Fitzhugh, DSO MVO, late of the Royal Irish Regiment, third son of the late William Henry Fitzhugh. Aged 62 years. Information from an incomplete series of Army Lists October 1914 - Not Found Anywhere November 1914 - Not Found Anywhere January 1915 - Shown as Captain in Reserve of Officers (Employed Royal Irish Regiment) as from 22.11.14. Shown as 1st Class Interpreter, p.s.c. Shown also in R. Ir. Regt. but no date given. May 1917 - Shown in QMG's Staff as Dpty Asst. QMG as from 5.5.15. Also shown in Reserve of Officers Dec. 1917 - Ditto February 1918 to May 1919 - Shown only in Res. Of Officers (not on QMG's Staff) Dec. 1919 - Shown under “Command and Staff (Class GG)” as from 16.8.19 (meaning of Class GG not given) April 1921 - Shown in Reserve of Officers only. Not found in List of June 1921 or Afterward LETTER GERARD 4343 SAVOY HOTEL LONDON W. C. 2 12-9-18 “Dear Colonel Reference telephone conversation today on the episode that took place at Dunkerque was as follows:--- After 2 years work there as the senior Staff Officer (DAQMG), for which I was mentioned twice in despatche's and eventually received the D.S.O., I was seen by the D.A.& Q.M.G. Fourth Army (Gen. Holman) taking a perfectly harmless walk with a lady on a Sunday afternoon. For some reason which I have never fathomed a watch was kept on any house in Dunkerque L. of C. Area over which the the Fourth Army had no jurisdiction, and inquiries as to the identity of the Lady were made from the French in such a an ******* that the matter became official. It appears that the French Authorities which I had always been on the best of terms up to this time, found themselves forced, once the matter had been made official by the Fourth Army Authorities, its reported that my having been seen in company with the wife of a French Officer was a scandal. This report was forwarded by the Fourth Army to G.H.Q. And I was removed from the Staff and attached to the Chinese Labour Corps owing as my having been in China. Since then I have applied for active employment with the Armies in any capacity whatever but my application has been refused. It is very hard that I should be refused all opportunity of doing useful work because of a scandal which had nothing whatever is to do with my duties and which would have never taken place except for the tactless action of the P.M. of the Army. Had I had the slightest hint that my having seen with the Lady was objected to I should naturally have ceased to do so. My present work with the C.L.C. consists of motoring and visiting the bases and Army Areas trying to find Chinese Coolies by court martial and then staying from 10 days on end at H.Q. C.L.C. with nothing whatever to do. Some of the China Consular Men serving with the C.L.C. are more that capable of doing the work - and are doing so – anyway. I am sure that I could be more useful work in any country than that. It is also hard that after giving up a good position and a jon with higher salary in order to do my duty during the war I should be returned to a Captains pay and not kept in a position which does not give useful work and which offers me no chance of advancement. I should of course like a Staff Appointment in Russia for which I have the necessary experience, but I should be glad of anything in preference to my present work. Yrs sincerely T. C. Fitz Hugh LETTER A RED CROSS CODE: 5th Edition A.B.C. Telegraphic Address: UNITABLE PICCY. LONDON BRITISH COMMITTEE OF THE RUSSIAN RED CROSS IN GREAT BRITAIN Stores: Telephone: Gerard 6045 167 WATERLOO ROAD S.E. 1 Telephone: HOP 5636 35 ALBEMARLE STREET W.1 4th June, 1920 Sir Herbert Creedy, K.C.B., C.V.O. War Office Sir. I have the honour to inform you that this Committee desire to send Major Fitzhugh, late of the British Mission in Estonia, who is eligible for demobilisation, to Finland, where he has recently been assisting Lady Marling in the repatriation of British Prisoners of War, to report on the situation regarding the large number of Russian Refugees now in that country, in order that the Committee can organize a system of relief which is so urgently wanted. I am directed to state that it would be most advantageous if Major Fitz Hugh during his mission in Finland could be permitted to wear uniform as he did when assisting in the work of repatriating British Prisoners of War, with the rank of Major, and without pay, as he would be drawing a salary from this Committee during his tour in Finland. My Committee would be most grateful if this request could be granted. I am Sir Your obedient servant. J.M. Kennedy Secretary REPLY FROM WAR OFFICE: F1/1083 (OMGN) (in pencil) 19th June, 1920 Sir, I am commanded by the Army Council to inform you that they have considered your request that Major Fitzhugh should be allowed to wear uniform during his mission in Finland, but they regret that they are unable to sanction it. I am Sir, Your obedient Servant Sgnd. For. J. Creedy SPE / 18/6/20 (in pencil) The Secretary British Committee of the Rissian Red Cross in Great Britain, 35 Albemarle Street, W.1. NOTE: His name has been spelt on various documents as - Fitzhugh / Fitz-Hugh / Fitz Hugh and on the medals I.G.S. is Fitzhugh / QSA is Fitz-Hugh / W.W.1. is Fitz Hugh & FitzHugh

Major Terrick Charles Fitzhugh Distinguished Service Order - DSO London Gazette 1 January 1918. Member Royal Victorian Order 5th Class, - Number 44, MVO 5th Class London Gazette 11 August 1903 IGS 1895 (2) Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897 (2d. Lieutenant T. C. Fitzhugh 2nd. Battalion Royal Irish Regiment QSA (2) Cape Colony, Wittebergen Lieutenant T. C. Fitzhugh 2nd. Battalion Royal Irish Regiment 1914-15 Star Captain T. C. Fitzhugh, M.V.O. 2nd. Battalion Royal Irish Regiment British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leave Captain T. C. Fitzhugh (1) L.G. 4 Jan. 1917 (Haig's 13.11.16 Despatch, P 195) (2) L.G. 11 Dec. 1917 (Haig's 11.12.16 Despatch, P 12913) (3) L.G. 3 Feb. 1920 (Finland 11.11.19 Despatch P 1385) Russia, Empire, Order of St. Anne, Third Class breast badge, with Swords, 44mm, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, gold mark and 1865-96 assay office mark to suspension loop; swords possibly added at a later date, the obverse central medallion re-painted; Russia, Order of St. Anne, Third Class with Swords, London Gazette 16 July 1921. Russia, Empire, Order of St. Vladimir, Fourth Class breast badge, with Swords 40mm, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, gold mark and 1896-1908 kokoshnik mark to suspension loop, with additional gold marks and 1918-17 kokoshnik marks to hilts of swords, reverse central medallion missing and replaced with a painted plate, mounted as worn, Russia, Order of St. Vladimir, Fourth Class with Swords, London Gazette 16 July 1921.

I have to agree with Patrick, the size also leans towards Brigade of Guards...... Mike

Hi Annette...... As far as I am concerned the gathering of information and the saving of that information is the reason that we are here with this hobby, To keep the man alive..... His son what was his name I have found a John W, Benyon but he was in the CEF and joined in the United States....... Thank You Very Much...... Mike

Hi Annette Thank You very much for the better pictures...... I will change the one that I have on his file...... Was up at the LSH Museum yesterday and have requested any photos of him and a couple of other members of the regiment if anything shows up I will post them...... Mike

There is a book called: IN SEARCH OF THE "FORLORN HOPE" A Comprehensive Guide to Locating British Regiments and Their Records (1640-WW1) Volume 1 (There is a Volume 2 and a microfilm update) By John M. Kitzmuller ii, B.S., M.S., A.G. - Salt Lake City - March 1988 ISBN 0-9619260-3-1 (Volume 1) 0-9619260-4-X (Volume 2) Mike

Hello Annette....... At least you will know that they will be well looked after...... Would love to see some other photos of Joseph if you find any..... ' Mike

Nice MC especially when the recipient has named it, makes it easier to research...... M