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Another group, currently on ebay

India General Service Medal 1895 bar Relief of Chitral 1895 named 3007 Cpl H Whiting, 19th Hussars Queen's South Africa Medal Ghost dates reverse 4 bars Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Laing's Nek, Belfast named 3007 Sergt H W Whiting, 19th Hrs King's South Africa Medal 2 bars South Africa 1901 & 1902 named 3007 S Qr Mr Serjt H W Whiting, 19th Hussars Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Army Edward VII named 3007 SS Mjr H W Whiting, 19/Hrs With a photo of the recipient wearing his medals in the uniform of the Corps of Commissionaires. Copy service papers medal roll entries etc. Henry Walter Whiting was born at Hooe, Brighton, Sussex he attested for the Royal Berkshire Regiment at Reading 8 September 1886 aged 18yrs 2mths he was a serving member of the 3rd Volunteer Battalion, Middlesex Regiment occupation Horse Keeper. He had previously tried to join the Army but had been turned down under minimum chest measurement. Whiting transferred to the 19th Hussars 7 September 1887 and received rapid promotion by June 1893 he was a Sergeant and by April 1904 Squadron Sergeant Major. He served in the relief of Chitral expedition 1895 attached to the Commissariat & Transport Department and was one of 6 men of this Regiment to receive the IGS medal bar Relief of Chitral 1895. He served in the Boer War including the Defence of Ladysmith and was Mentioned in Deapatches by Lord Kitchener 'For gallantry on 16 August 1901 at Salgboom, he assisted in getting away the Colt Gun under heavy Boer fire'. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal in 1907 he was attached Permanent Staff Hertfordshire Yeomanry from 30 March 1903 had qualified in transport duties in 1893, instructor school of musketry in 1897. Discharged from the Army on 12 May 1909 having completed 22yrs 249 days service.

A number of medals awarded to Inspector William James Newell of the City of London Police who was also commended for his actions in respect of the Sidney Street Siege. They come with a copy of his Police records and the original centrepiece of the Daily Mirror newspaper dated 5th January, 1911 dealing with the siege. His medals are as follows:- Jubilee 1897, City of London Police issue, bronze (PC 724), Coronation 1902, City of London Police issue, bronze (PC), Coronation 1911, City of London Police issue (Insp), mounted as worn. Royal Life Saving award (Boxed). Silver St John's Ambulance Brigade Long Service Cross Number 30014. 8 City of London Polce medals in respect of Life Saving and Water Polo dated between 1897 and 1920 and 1 Middlesex County medal. Newell was commended 11 times but the most important was the one which concerned the Murder of 3 City of London Police Officers in Houndsditch and ended with the Sidney Street siege involving the then Home secretary Winston Churchill. Newell's commendation was awarded on 26/6/1911 and is as follows:- "Commended by the Commissiooner and awarded ?10 by the Courts of Alderman for exemplary zeal and intelligence in the investigation in the case of the murder of three Police Officers in Exchange Buildings on the 16th ,December, 1910". This is in his enclosed Police records Ebay. 7742056815

At last he`seen the light, there know for sale bids starting at ?39.99.

Cheers Marcus.

Sorry, when I blow the picture up, it looses all its detail. Phil Burman has 2 YLGC medals on his list..... 559. Imperial Yeomanry Long Service. Edw. V11. Trumpeter T. Lawton. Cheshire I.Y. Awarded Feb. 1905. Listed in the 1897 Muster Roll of the Congleton Troop. (NEF) ?450 560. Imperial Yeomanry Long Service. Edw. V11. Cpl. J. Shufflebotham. Cheshire I.Y. Awarded Feb. 1905. Heavily polished. (Fine) ?295 I`d very much like them, but my purse won`t stretch that far, just out of interest how much research protentional is there for these medals? I have a nominal roll for 1897, which has Trum Lawton on it, but do they have service papers?

I`ll give it a bash (enlarging picture). Not ex-QOMY, ex-RAMC currently in the process of enlisting in the RMLY.

Cheers Guys, Didn`t the QRL take part in the Iraq war too? Do they still have this cap badge, which I think must be one of the coolest ones I`ve ever seen. BJOW

Can anyone tell me which Regiment has this cap badge? Is it still in existance?

UK soldier dies in Basra accident A British soldier has been killed in a road accident in Iraq - becoming the third UK forces fatality this week and the 101st since the 2003 invasion. The soldier, from the 9th/12th Lancers, died after a crash on the outskirts of Basra in southern Iraq at 2317 local time (2017 GMT) on Thursday. A Ministry of Defence investigation is under way, although officials say "hostile involvement" is not suspected. Two other servicemen died in enemy attacks earlier this week. One other man was injured in the traffic accident and was being treated at the Shaibah hospital. The MoD said he was expected to be released from hospital shortly. Casualties On Tuesday Cpl Gordon Alexander Pritchard, 31, a soldier from the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards died in an explosion in Umm Qasr, Basra province. A day earlier, L/Cpl Allan Douglas, 22, was killed after his patrol came under fire in the Maysan province of southern Iraq. Of the 101 servicemen and women who have died in Iraq, 77 were classed as being killed in action. The other 24 died from illness, non-combat injuries, accident or an unknown cause. In all, 2,242 US troops have died in the conflict. There is no widely accepted figure for the number of Iraqi civilian deaths although estimates have varied between 10,000 and 100,000.

Has anyone read this months medal news. in it there is an article about a parade to issue Iraq Medals to a unit, upon finishing the parade, they had to give the medals back, as they weren`t named to the soldiers in question, but to someone else, as there wasn`t enough medals to go round!!! Why is it taking so long to issue these medals!!!!! I was chatting with someone on ebay, who had been issued two medals, and was selling one. I`m still waiting for mine to be issued, that said it did take 2 years for my GSM NI to arrive, so I`m not holding my breath!!!!!!

So run this buy me again? In 1860ish a Sgt bought a spare set of medals, for his spare uniform, on wearing them one day, someone of authority saw that they weren`t his medals, so took it upon himself to disapline the ex pte? How did they do that if he wasn`t serving any more, and how does your memory serve you? Are you 200 years old? Some sort of Connor McLeod, or something? I`m very confused?? Do tell!!

Last Updated: Tuesday, 31 January 2006, 19:48 GMT Soldier's family speak of anguish The death of L/Cpl Douglas has devastated his family The family of a Scottish soldier killed in Iraq have spoken of their anguish and claimed: "It wasn't his war". L/Cpl Allan Douglas, 22, from Aberdeen, who was serving with The Highlanders, died after coming under fire in the Maysan area on Monday. His mother Diane said: "It wasn't his war. But as he said, he's in the army, that's his job." A Royal Scots Dragoon Guard killed in Basra on Tuesday has been named as Cpl Gordon Alexander Pritchard. He died from injuries sustained in an explosion while on a rations and water run in Um Qasr. Cpl Pritchard, who was married with children, was commanding the lead Land Rover as part of a three-vehicle convoy. I do not think Tony Blair should have put any young kids out there He was the 100th UK soldier to die in Iraq since the 2003 invasion. L/Cpl Douglas' family believe the young soldier's body will be returned to Aberdeen later this week for his funeral. Speaking to BBC Scotland from her home in Aberdeen, Mrs Douglas said: "All I know is that Allan had taken a bullet, was taken to hospital and died of his injuries. "We are now waiting for an inquiry as to what happened. "Allan's been in Iraq for a couple of months now, he was home at Christmas for a fortnight. "He did not want to go back this time - he'd seen enough the first time he was over. "But as he said, he's in the army, that's his job. Very proud "He said it was a waste of time people being there, he just really didn't like it at all. "I did not want him to go there at all - it wasn't his war. We were not very happy that he had to go there. "I think it's a damn disgrace, they should not be out there at all. "I do not think Tony Blair should have put any young kids out there - there's been so many of them killed. Diane Douglas said she did not want her son to go to Iraq "He could not wait to get into the army, he thought it would be a great life, make a career out of it. Obviously it did not work out that way for him. "We will bring him back home to Aberdeen." She added: "We are of course very proud of him." Mrs Douglas said the family would remember him as "just the happy-go-lucky lad he was", adding: "He just loved life, he just lived for life." Lt Col James Hopkinson, his commanding officer, said: "L/Cpl Allan Douglas was extremely well liked by all who knew him - he displayed all the qualities of professionalism, drive and humour that make a Scottish soldier. Deeply saddened "He made a true difference in Iraq. It is telling that since this sad incident a great many Iraqis, both civilian leaders and members of the security forces, have called to pass on their condolences. Allan made an impact in their lives that it will be hard to match. "L/Cpl Douglas was not only a comrade but was a friend to many. He will be sorely missed by those who were privileged to serve with him." Defence Secretary John Reid said: "My thoughts are with his family and friends." L/Cpl Douglas was the 99th British soldier to die in Iraq, and the total reached 100 when another British soldier died in a blast in southern Iraq. The prime minister's spokesman said Mr Blair was "deeply saddened" by the deaths but added British troops would be in Iraq for as long as is necessary. Our soldiers have shown great courage and bravery Save the Scottish Regiments A Save the Scottish Regiments campaign spokesman said: "Like Mrs Douglas the campaign has been bitterly opposed to the over-frequent tours of duty faced by Scottish soldiers, many of who have returned to Iraq without proper rest, both physically and psychologically. "Despite being taken into what can only be best described as a questionable war, our soldiers have shown great courage and bravery. "This campaign calls on those responsible in government to be held accountable." Scottish National Party leader Alex Salmond said: "Our deepest sympathy and condolences go to the two families involved. "The loss of 100 soldiers and the injury of many hundreds more hangs as a badge of shame on Blair's arm." Cpl Gordon Alexander Pritchard L/Cpl Douglas

A little of topic, but I feel that he should be remember. Two released over soldier death Narel Sharpe had only just got back to England when he was shot Two youths arrested on suspicion of murder, after a soldier was shot while on leave celebrating his 21st birthday, have been released without charge. Trooper Narel Sharpe was shot once in the abdomen in Smethwick, West Midlands, on Saturday - hours after returning from a base in Germany. Two 15-year-old local youths were detained on Sunday night and released on Monday. Mr Sharpe, 20, was honoured with medals for his service in Iraq and Kosovo. Birthday party The tank regiment soldier, of the Queen's Royal Hussars, died in hospital after being found with stomach wounds at 0430 BST on Saturday. He had earlier been seen struggling with a man on the ground outside shops in Oldbury Road before he was shot near the junction with Spon Lane. Mr Sharpe would have turned 21 on Friday and his mother, Gayle Sharpe, 39, told a news conference that she had been organising a joint 21st and 40th birthday party for herself and her son. Ms Sharpe said: "He went to Iraq and Kosovo, the most dangerous places and he came through all that. Gayle Sharpe said her son had a smile for everyone "If he had died in the line of duty, I would have been able to deal with it much better. "At the party, I was going to stand with both of my sons as the proudest mum. We have been through rough times mentally, physically and emotionally. "Narel had never been in trouble or in any arguments with anyone. Everyone only ever saw him smile and loved him." Ms Sharpe said her son was travelling home a different route than normal and believes he stopped to speak to someone he knew around the time of the shooting. In response to questions about her feelings towards his attacker(s), Ms Sharpe said: "At the moment, I don't feel no hate. I would like to see the person face to face and ask him why." The soldier, who was based near Dusseldorf, had travelled back on a ferry from Calais to Dover and reached the port at 0045 BST.

Cheers Tony, it doesn`t look a bad medal. I`ll certainly be proud to wear it. Only 10 years to push!!!! Glad to hear its got your details, on it. I think that makes them so much more worth while working for!!!!

A soldier from the 7th Armoured Brigade, serving with the 1st Battalion The Highlanders, was killed by small arms fire while on patrol in Maysan province, southern Iraq, on 30 January. No other UK personnel were injured in the incident. The death of a soldier from 7th Armoured Brigade as the result of an explosion in southern Iraq on 31 January has brought the number of UK troops killed during operations in the country to 100.

My research has failed to turn anything up. Several aveues have all drawn a blank, a shame really.

I suppose the fun starts at the first dress inspection parade, and the Razzman whats to know why your not wearing your `gong`......"GET HIMMMM AWAY!!!!!!", as my old RSM used to shout!!!!

Well spotted, this medal is a minature. It was the only picture I could find.

Cheers Peter, that is a very interesting angle!!!! Just goes to show, that things haven`t changed much!!!! Interestingly, I wonder how true the notes with the medals, were as surely these medals wouldn`t have been issued during the voyage home!!!!! Can anyone add anything to this?

Cheers Dave, what an interesting thread!!!!!!!!!! I`d like to add this, which I found very interesting, thanks for drawing my attention to it!!!!! Brief History of The Royal Yeomanry The Royal Yeomanry (RY) was formed on 1 April 1967 following the amalgamation of five distinguished old county Yeomanry Regiments, with the Regimental Headquarters based in Central London. Originally employed as a medium reconnaissance regiment, their role changed in in the 1990s to providing both main battle tank crews as well as soldiers for the Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) Regiment . In January 2003 members of the Regiment formed a composite Squadron and were deployed for operations in Iraq under command of the Joint NBC Regiment. This marked the first mobilisation of a TA unit since the Suez conflict. The Present The Royal Yeomanry today has a vital role providing reserves for Challenger 2 regiments aas well as the NBC Regiment. The Regiment continues to provide troops for operations in Iraq. There are 3 squadrons of Challenger 2, based in Nottingham, Leicester and Croydon. The other 2 squadrons are based in London and Swindon and train on the new Joint NBC Regiment's equipment. Land Rover Scout Cars are used to gain crew skills in navigation, tactical movement and communication. The Regiment also develops leadership skills and an adventurous spirit by conducting a wide variety of expeditions and sports. The Future The exact future role of the Royal Yeomanry is to be decided by an ongoing review of Army structures. What is known, however, is that members of the Regiment will maintain the ability to support regular troops on operations. At home their Nuclear Biological and Chemical capability will continue to form part of the national response to terrorist attack or emergency. At no time since the Second World War has The Royal Yeomanry played such an important part in the national security interests of the United Kingdom. Its place at the heart of this effort provides a rewarding and challenging experience for all involved.

I have several examples all to the Yeomanry. Some are named to Troop others to Private, even though there all named to the same unit? A few that of of particular interest is one to a Yeoman who was presented with it personally by the King. One to Yeoman from my village, and another whose horse rolled on him, he later died of entric fever whilst on campaign. I also have one to a Yeoman who was wounded in the knee. I think I`ll agree that this medal is one of my favourites, and the fact that theres so much scope for research, makes them even more inviting!!!

Smashing thread!!!! Here`s a few more examples, which might be of interest. Whilst I`m on the subject has any else noticed the varing widths in the rim, on the face of these medals? Also the difference in the postion of where the clasp is attached to the medal? Although these medals to a certain extent where mass produced at the time, there all slighty different.