Rundberg

WW1 pair to Indian Army Major.

I have two of his awards - BWM and VM.

I am sure this one is impossible to research but still nice set.

Text on the rim; "Major A.E.B.IND."

Noor,

There is a "Algernon Edward Brise Ind" at Ancestry, http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?gl=39&gst=&rank=1&MS_AdvCB=1&new=1&MSAV=2&msT=1&gsfn_x=1&gsln=Ind&gsln_x=1&81004010__date_x=1&msbpn_x=1&msbpn__ftp_x=1&msrpn_x=1&msrpn__ftp_x=1&81004210__date_x=1&rg_81004240__date=1916&81004240__date_x=1&_82004240-gpid_x=1&_82004240__ftp_x=1&gskw_x=1&_83004002_x=1&cpxt=1&rs_81004240__date=5&cp=11&gss=angs-c&ghc=20&fh=20&fsk=BEEy85IIgAAEwwAOg9M-61-

Could be your man.

Regards,

Chris

Unfortunately not, I started a career as a civil servant and as an academic´s union chairman instead. Nothing wrong with that but no way near as interesting...

I suppose we all make our mistakes...

But I´m all ears if you are in the business and thinking of opening a Swedish branch office.

Regards,

Chris

Mervyn,

Even I would clean the medals in a situation like that.

Perhaps it´s just the old coincollector in me that makes me chill when I see "clean" and "medal" in the same sentence...

Slightly off topic if permitted?

Many years ago I worked in a large antiques- and coinshop and we got a call from a widow that wanted to sell her late husbands coin collection. We went there and was very impressed and gave her a fair offer of around £200000 in todays value. 2 days later we came with the money and the old lady had been "polite" and polished the coins quiet roughly.... I still remember how she cried when she was told what it had done to the value.

Regards,

Chris

I do realize that there are different opinions about cleaning/not cleaning medals. And I do respect that the owner should do as he/she seems best.

But;

the day I win a trillion pounds on the lottery I´ll be on a mission to buy every gong in danger of being cleaned.

Cheers,

Chris

Hello Paddywhack,

Personally I wouldn´t do anything at all. The patina of the medal gives some extra charm!

But IF I was "forced" to do anything, then Kevin in Devas suggestions are sound. And I would stay well away from any other method.

All the best,

Chris

Name Stark, John

Register Number: 349 S

Division: Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division-Short Service

Enlisted/Date of Enlistment: 12 November 1914

Born 31 January 1895Catalogue reference

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=8192110&queryType=1&resultcount=12

Nice Trio, congratulations!

Chris

Thanks! I managed to get copy of his service card;

What would be the next step to try research this medal?

Some reading perhaps?

http://books.google....0Legion&f=false

I like to own my books so perhaps:

http://www.bookfinde...ced&st=sr&ac=qr

I even bought on myself since it seems to be an interesting subject, your fault....

Cheers,

Chris

2002 is here on Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year_Honours_2002#Royal_Victorian_Order

Chris

To my knowledge there were only twelve cases of individual units who were specifically nominated in the Commander-in-Chef´s despatches throughout WW1.

If this is true (?) it really was a deed worthy of mentioning. It would also be interesting to know which the other units were and why they were mentioned.

I know that 1/5^th Battalion DCLI was one of them.

During the German offensive in March 1918 they took part in a counter attack on the village of Verlaines. There were no times for reconnaissance, let alone briefing. Despite heavy fire the 1/5^th pushed forward and captured the village and then pushed on to drive the Germans off a dominating ridge close to Verlaines as well. This achievement earned them a MID in Field-Marshal Haig´s official despatch of the German offensive.

The Battalion had terrible losses during the German offensive, 16 officers and 467 soldiers were killed or wounded between the 21th Mars and the 17^th April.

Is there anyone that knows of other units that were mentioned in despatches and for what reason?

Regards,

Chris

Hi guys,

3002 Pte R.J.E.BUSCH.S.B.L.

S.B.L. - what's that?????

If someone have saved most common branch abreviations, can they please post them here as well for a learning porposes please.

All the best,

Timo

The Slavo-British Legion perhaps? They had SBL as abbreviation at least.

Chris

I have some litterature about DCLI since it´s my main interest when it comes to medals. If you have the date when he died I could try to look up what happened that day or about the actual campaign.

Chris

David Langley is a member of this Forum and I believe the booklet is running into either it's 3rd or 4th edition and can be purchased directly from him. I'll try and find his PM address.

His Forum name is - david grumpy.

Thank you very much Graham. I have sent him a pm.

Chris

A more detailed reference to the British Army's regimental numbering system can be found in the following publication;-

"Regimental and Army Numbers of the British Line Infantry Soldier from AD. 1800 to 2008" by David Langley & Graham Stewart.

Graham,

Any ideas where to find the book? I couldn´t find it even via BookFinder.

Regards,

Chris

I´m new to this forum and should perhaps start by introduce me on another place but for now I would just like to:

a) Thank Colinf for the tip

b) Point out that the actual link is changed to

http://enamel-auto-b...-repair.com.au/

Regards,

Chris