leigh kitchen

A franed pair - Citation from the Oklahoma Stae Legislature & signed by Representative Joe J. Hutchinson & Senator Rick M. Littlefield. It refers to James Lee Wood / Woods Jr, aged 86 years.& his service in the US Navy during WW II & as a combat Marine in Korea & Vietnam. It states that he "was taken prisoner a few times but managed to escape before reaching a prison camp". It states that he "has finally received the honours due him by the government". Amongst awards he received were the Bronze Star & the Silver Star from Korea & Vietnam, 11 Purple Hearts & the South Vietnam Medal of Honour. The other document is a Citation of Congratulations from the Oklahoma State Legislature to James Lee Wood / Woods Jr., dated July 3rd 2001 & signed by Senator Rick M. Littlefield, Speaker Larry E. Adair & Representative Joe J. Hutchinson. It refers to Wood's service in the US Navy during WWII & as a combat Marine n Korea & Viet Nam, being wounded 3 times whilst serving in WWIi & Korea & 5 times in Viet Nam, reciving the Bronze Star & Silver Star in Korea & Viet Nam.

Certificate signed by Brad Carson, Member of Congress, House of Representatives & dated June 29th 2001. Ita is awarded to Mr James Lee Wood & Mr Carson refers to his numerous awards & accomplishments, the many medals & commendations received, his Service in 3 US miltary conflicts receiving 11 wounds.

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, dated July 3, 2001, to James Lee Wood Jr. It appears to have been signed by Brad Carson, Member of Congress.

A photo of Lames Lee Wood:

Some more details - a couple of newspaper clippings:

Interesting - I knew the term preceeded WWI, but I've always associated it with the British WWI music hall & it's patriotic songs & never looked any further.

"Now We're Busy!!" By "F.W. Woolworth & Co. Ltd., Publishers. Printed in England. Posted On a Saturday Morning by a lady? to: 8505 Pte. R. W. Scott, 3 Gloucester Regt. Glovers (?) V.A.D. Hospital Sittingbourne Kentilson She's addresses him as "Dearest", has just finished nightwork & starts work again on Monday, has received his 2 letters & is hoping that he's feeling better. Perhaps she's a munitions worker?

"We're Ready!" "Valentine's Series" Posted in 1915 from a person with an Ockenden address to a lady living in Brockley.

"We don't want to fight, but by jingo if we do" "The Charthouse Series, printed in England". Posted when the war was young on 9/9/14 from New Cross, S.E. London to neighbouring Brockley, a lady inviting her friend out for tea & a joy ride, no mention of the war.

"It's A Long, Long Way To Tipperary" "Printed and Published by DOBSON, MOLLE & CO. LTD., Edinburgh and London". "Love from Daddy to Lillias"

"Did you say "German Ocean?" "Jarrolds Series 1 British Navy", posted July 1915.

A Royal Navy "Let 'Em All Come!" No manufacturers marks.

"Forward!" Looks like an army officer or possibly a cavalry or yeomanry man - sword, stohwasser gaiters, spurs etc - a bit of a mishmash

"Now Britain's tars have got a Chance...........With Russia, Belgium and France......." In this portrayal Jack's British, not English, & the allies are getting a mention. Presumably produced, like the other "United We Stand" type cards shown so far, prior to America's entry into the war as they don't get a mention

England Expects" No manufacturers details on the back, just ""Real Photo Post Card, Printed in England"

"England's Defenders" - just look at the "Bravo! Territorials" card above & you can see where the inspiration for the squaddie - in fact the whole card - in this one. Unlike the "HB London" ones it has no embossing to the design & of course no real photograph applied to the centre. "Made In England" & posted on 19th July 1916 to "8505 Pte. R. W. Scott, 3rd Glos School of Signallers, Belvedere Camp, Strood, Kent", from his sister Mrs A Hathway. She reports that "Bill is in the pink".

Great - that's the sort of thing that makes these cards so much more ineteresting to me than pristine unposted ones. I have a couple of postcards from the same series as the "Bravo! Territorials" one:

It's got "Boy Scouts" under the their insignia in its middle.

"United We Stand"

"Wait And See!" A British Guardsman & his French, Belgian, Japanese & Russian allies.

"Boys of the Bulldog Breed"

The Boys in Khaki

Don't Be Alarmed We're on guard at Hounslow. Many of this sort of card were produced for local appeal - the same card but with different place names or unit titles inserted.

Postcards depicting "Englands Defenders" & allies, I will post photos & update with text later. "Let 'em All Come!"

Am I right in saying that the "land" award requirements for the 39-45 Star & France & Germany Star "combination" were were ultimately 2 months (having been ammended from 6 months) operational service for the 39-45 Star & 1 day (i.e. entry into) in operational area for the France & Germany Star, with certain service such as some commando raids etc earning enhanced service for the 39-45 & service curtailed by wounds or death qualifying? I'm working from memory & it's always dangerous to precis, but I have'nt got any reference to hand.