Jef

Thank you Graham. I got the information from the Divisional History of the 35th Div. I never had the opportunity to see this Rgtal History of the 19th NF.

If I PM my mailaddress would you mind to send me a scan of page 146 and 148? I'm also interested in other information which might appear in your book. I'm working on a study about the last days of WWI and every info is welcome. That's right, the Germans started their retreat on 8 November 1918 . The big allied attack would start on Monday 11 November... as the Germans retreated Second and Fifth Armies followed. But the river Scheldt was a difficult obstacle.There were not fierce fightings but, this southern side of the Scheldt are keeping many Portland CWGC headstones.

Merry Christmas,

Jef

Thank you for all yhe help, Graham. Great Information.

Jef

scan0001 (Large).jpg

Jef - You've probably seen this from the 19th Bn History, which is an abridged version of the Bn War Diary. I think you may find that the original is available on-line from the National Archives, but they may not include the co-ordinates of the material dump, as it does appear that the proposed 'crossing' never took place as the Germans had retreated on the 8th November, leaving the Bn to assist with the approaches to a Pontoon Bridge built by the R.E.

Thank you Graham. I got the information from the Divisional History of the 35th Div. I never had the opportunity to see this Rgtal History of the 19th NF.

If I PM my mailaddress would you mind to send me a scan of page 146 and 148? I'm also interested in other information which might appear in your book. I'm working on a study about the last days of WWI and every info is welcome. That's right, the Germans started their retreat on 8 November 1918 . The big allied attack would start on Monday 11 November... as the Germans retreated Second and Fifth Armies followed. But the river Scheldt was a difficult obstacle.There were not fierce fightings but, this southern side of the Scheldt are keeping many Portland CWGC headstones.

Merry Christmas,

Jef

Dear Gents,

Concerning the Northumberland Fusiliers, I was wondering if anyone has War Diaries of the 19th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers ( pioneer Bn) of begin November 1918. They made a dump of rivercrossing material in the village of Ingoyghem (Flanders).
I 'm dying to know the mapcoordinates of this dump.
With kind regards from Flanders, have a heartwarming Christmas
Jef

Hi Jef,

here is something from SB 4

http://www.trenchfighter.homepage.t-online.de/40029/450922.html

Thank you Chris,

Nice card

Most interesting ,Chris.Thank you for sharing the info.
But,do you have info about Sturm-Bataillion N° 4, end October 1918. They almost fought in my garden. I'm dying to know which Regimentsgeschichte I need, to know more about there whereabouts end October 1918.
Jef

Agreed. I will never understand why people "design" such ugly awards...

Cheaper...? made in China....?

regards,

Jef

Hello Jens,

Thank you for the link. But I don't think this medal gets more attractive with the years.....

Jef

Hello Gents,

Just to let you know, Gibbo,a user of the Great War Forum sent me the info I needed.

Anyway, thank you for paying attention to this topic.

Jef

I was wondering if anyone has the book: Biography of Sir Winston Churchill, Vol IV, written by Martin Gilbert, on his bookshelf. I would be gratefull if I could have a scan of the page(s) Where Sir Winston visit Flanders 25 oktober- 30 oktober 1918.

kind regards and thanks,

Jef

Recently new NSB (Nationale Strijders Bond=Royal Veteran organisation) were issued.On the rightside the new model.Left the older medal.

This is a non-officiël medal.

Jef

This would indicate that it fitted over pins - perhaps as part of a brooch ? There may also be a possibility that it was

mounted above a ceremonial presentation plaque. I wonder what other members will think ? Mervyn

Thank you Mervyn for your reply. I'm also looking forward to know other members' opinion.

Kind regards,

Jef

Thank you for your reply, Mervyn.

It's definetely no gold and it is light. Have a third one with small hollow things to fix (5 mm long), not lugs like a regimental badge.

sorry for the blurry pic, but you see the way how it can be fixed.

Jef

Dear Gents,

Can anyone ID these tiny RAF wings? Part of uniform, headdress, sweetheart, medalribbon ornament ????

kind regards,

Jef

Hello Frank,

Have an old palm in my collection with a stone ( expensive glass ) in top of the leaves. I suppose the maker will put the stone on the front side of the medal.

Kind regards,

Jef

Hi there,

Is there a site that you can download some of these maps. I collect WW1 war medals and research the soldiers whos medals they are, It would be interesting to view these maps if I could get the correct areas.

Cheers,

Alan

Hello Again Alan,

You can find some maps here: http://library.mcmaster.ca/maps/ww1/ndx5to40.htm

kind regards,

Jef

Hello Alan,

Normally you can buy War diaries here: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/war-diaries-ww1.htm.

Jef

OK Jens,

Keep us informed about the lay-out of the 2013 version.

Jef

Hello Gents,

This morning I saw this "4 dagen van de IJzer mars" medal om a fleamarket. I couldn't resist to buy it... only 2€. A 2003 edition

I saw it has a new view.....I'm afraid the guy on the medal doesn't look like King AlbertI anymore. But what can you expect for 2 €...

kind regards,

Jef

I only remember this "twee frikandellen met friet alstublieft"...

"met mayonaise of Pickles?"

No that's a joke of course. If you send me your mailaddress i'll send the list. I tried to attach the list here, but becomes too small and difficult to read.

Don't worry, I'll help you to translate.

Jef

Hello Frank,

According to my information: silver palms & silver pelican = 160 blooddonations or 300 plasmgifts

golden palms & golden pelican = 190 blooddonations or 700 plasmgifts

These commandercrosses are named order of solidarity

I don't know what the stars on the ribbon means.

I got this info from the Red Cross. If you want to I can send you a list, but i'm afraid it's written in dutch. If other gents want to have a scan of the list, send me a PM.

Jef

Hello Frank,

Hendriks website will give you a cristal clear answer: http://users.skynet.be/hendrik/

go to WWII, you will find the medal.

kind regards,

Jef

And a not finished medal, a mini and a pin

kind regards,

Jef

I'm sorry ,Frank. That's a bit the problem with the non-officiel medals. There are no catalogues, no reference books about non-official medals. Only the organisation who instituted the medal knows the modalities and regulations...

Wish I could help.

Jef

And a related commemoration pennant.

kind regards,

Jef

Are all Yser March medals inscribed in Dutch?

I'm afraid I don't know, but I never saw a medal with French text. I guess all the medals are iscribed in Dutch because the march is organised by Flemish people.

On the other hand I never saw a MESA medal with Dutch text.

Jef