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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
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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
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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 1 -
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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. ReswornL2394 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.
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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. FitzHughM.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
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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.
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On 05/09/2023 at 13:53, pjac said:
Hi, why do you think it is a Fusilier piece? I don’t know much about bearskins, but If it doesn’t have a mounting for a badge, but just for a hackle/ plume, I would think it’s for one of the Guard regiments.
Patrick
I have to agree with Patrick, the size also leans towards Brigade of Guards......
Mike
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Nice MC especially when the recipient has named it, makes it easier to research......
M
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Hello Gunner 1........
Here is an interesting artillery piece in my collection.....
NEWBIGGING, P.C.E. (PATRICK CHARLES ERIC)
RANK: COLONEL
REGT: 7th BRIGADE, ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY
BARS: CAPE COLONY
REMARKS / HISTORY:
1. BORN - May 21st, 1850
2. APPOINTED AS GENTLEMAN CADET THE ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY, WOOLWICH, August 11th, 1868.
3. COMMISSIONED AS LIEUTENANT IN THE ROYAL ARTILLERY, August 2nd, 1871.
4. 1880 to September 1881, "A" BATTERY ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY, WOLLWICH.
5. CAPTAIN, ROYAL ARTILLERY, June 11th, 1881.
6. September 1881 to December 1882, CAPE COLONY.
7. January 1883 to November 1884, "L" BATTERY, ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY, 2nd BRIGADE, ALDERSHOT.
8. November 1884 to August 1885, BECHUANALAND WITH MOUNTED RIFLES.
9. MAJOR, ROYAL ARTILLERY, December 21st, 1886.
10. November 1885 to 1889, OFFICER COMMANDING, 10th BATTERY, 1st BRIGADE, LONDON DIVISION.
11. 1889 to 1897, OFFICER COMMANDING, 63rd BATTERY, ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY, COLCHESTER.
12. LIEUTENANT-COLONEL, February 15th, 1897.
13. APPOINTED, LIEUTENANT COLONEL ARTILLERY FOR INDIA.
14. WOOLWICH, ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY, 1898.
15. COMMANDING, VII BRIGADE, ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY, SOUTH AFRICA, 1899 - 1900.
16. TOOK PART IN OPERATIONS IN CAPE COLONY SOUTH OF THE ORANGE RIVER 1899 - 1900.
17. COLONEL, ROYAL ARTILLERY, February 15th, 1901.
18. OFFICER COMMANDING XXVIII BRIGADE WOOLWICH.
19. RETIRED, February 15th, 1902
20. NO W.W.1 SERVICE FOUND SO THEREFORE THE Q.S.A. WITH CAPE COLONY BAR IS ONLY SERVICE MEDAL THAT HE RECEIVED FOR ALL HIS SERVICE.
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Or Possibly Africa General Service......
Mike
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59 minutes ago, Paul C said:
Mike what is the source of the above? Also the Note above is:
QSA Clasps: CC,OFS,T,SA01
What is SA01?
Thanks
This came from a site called Find My Past...... The SA01 stands for the bar South Africa 1901...... So therefore he is missing one bar on his medal...... This bar and the South Africa 1902 bar were often sent later after the man had returned home and had to be attached that is if he was entitled to the 1901 or the 1901/1902 pair..... It seems that he did not have enough in country service (18 months) including both 1901 and 1902 to be awarded a King's South Africa Medal...... As you can see his name was actually Edward and for some reason the initial "C" was on the medal roll in error..... Do not be concerned as this happened more often than you can imagine.....
Mike
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Cannot find a "C" Nicholson but did find an "E" Nicholson with that regimental number......
Interesting he died of Alcoholism.......
Mike
Here is his Find My Past listing......
First name(s) Edward Event unit 2 Battalion The South Wales Borderers Last name Nicholson Event source SAFF Service number 6651 Country Great Britain Rank Private Literary references Effects Regiment 2 Battalion The South Wales Borderers Notes [Effects] [South African Field Force. JB Hayward & Sons] & [The National Archives WO100. The QSA and KSA campaign medal rolls.] Initial 'C' QSA Clasps: CC,OFS,T,SA01 Rolls WO100/181 page 296; WO100/181 page 378 Record set Anglo-Boer War Records 1899-1902 Year 1899-1902 Category Military, armed forces & conflict Biography - Subcategory Boer Wars Memorials Cathay Park. National Memorial, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales; Cathedral. Chancel. Plaque. 2 bn South Wales Borderers, Brecon, Powys, Wales Collections from Great Britain, UK None Event detail Died Alcoholism on 04/10/1901 at Klerksdorp 0 -
Different units provided men for the mounted infantry from as little as 14 men for one unit that I know and up...... Here are all the associated M.I. units..... You will see the Gordons were also in the 6TH, 12TH, 22ND and 23RD MI......
Mike
COMPOSITE REGIMENTS OF MOUNTED INFANTRY
1st Mounted Infantry Company, (aka Sitwell’s Mounted Infantry)
Devonshire Regiment
Suffolk Regiment
Cheshire Regiment
2nd Mounted Infantry Company, (aka Burn’s Mounted Infantry)
Bedfordshire Regiment
Leicestershire Regiment
Prince of Wales Own Yorkshire Regiment
Cheshire Regiment
South Wales Borderers
Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry
Border Regiment
Hampshire Regiment
Dorsetshire Regiment
Royal Highlanders
Essex Regiment
Derbyshire Regiment
Wiltshire Regiment
York and Lancaster Regiment
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Connaught Rangers
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
3rd Mounted Infantry Company
Loyal North Lancashre Regiment
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Manchester Regiment
Royal Dublin Fusiliers4th Mounted Infantry Company
Warwickshire Regiment
Bedfordshire Regiment
Yorkshire Regiment
Worcestershire Regiment
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
West Kent Regiment
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Manchester Regiment
5th Mounted Infantry Company
East Kent Regiment
Liverpool Regiment
East Yorkshire Regiment
Royal Irish Regiment
Worcestershire Regiment
Dorsetshire Regiment
South Lancashire Regiment
Middlesex Regiment
Dublin Fusiliers
6th Mounted Infantry Company
Welsh Regiment
Essex Regiment
Wiltshire Regiment
Gordon Highlanders
7th Mounted Infantry Company
Norfolk Regiment
Lincolnshire Regiment
Scottish Borderers
King's Royal Rifle Corps
8th Mounted Infantry Company
Cheshire Regiment
East Lancashire Regiment
Oxford Light Infantry
North Staffordshire Regiment
9th Mounted Infantry Company (aka Malta Mounted Infantry)
Derbyshire Regiment
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Royal Irish Rifles
Royal Munster Fusiliers
10th Mounted Infantry Company
Royal Scots
Northumberland Fusiliers
Warwickshire Regiment
Essex Regiment
Derbyshire Regiment
Berkshire Regiment
11th Mounted Infantry Company
Cameronians
Inniskilling Fusiliers
South Staffordshire Regiment
Northamptonshire Regiment
West Kent Regiment
Connaught Rangers
Leinster Regiment
Royal Dublin Fusiliers12th Mounted Infantry Company (aka The Highland Company)
Royal Highlanders
Highland Light Infantry
Seaforth Highlanders
Gordon Highlanders
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Argylle and Sutherland Highlanders
13th Mounted Infantry Company
Royal Fusiliers
Somerset Light Infantry
Border Regiment
Royal Sussex Regiment
Royal West Kent Regiment
Rifle Brigade
14th Mounted Infantry Company
West Yorkshire Regiment
East Yorkshire Regiment
Lancashire Fusiliers
Gloucestershire Regiment
Essex Regiment
Middlesex Regiment
Manchester Regiment
15th Mounted Infantry Company
Suffolk Regiment
South Wales Borderers
West Riding Regiment
Berkshire Regiment16th Mounted Infantry Company
Royal Lancashire Regiment
Worcestershire Regiment
Manchester Regiment
Highland Light Infantry
17th Mounted Infantry Company
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Worcestershire Regiment
Derbyshire Regiment
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
18th Mounted Infantry Company
Leicestershire Regiment
Seaforth Highlanders
19th Mounted Infantry Company
Warwickshire Regiment
Liverpool Regiment
Manchester Regiment
Highland Light Infantry
20th Mounted Infantry Company
Royal Fusiliers
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Rifle Brigade
21st Mounted Infantry Company
East Kent Regiment
Norfolk Regiment
Inniskilling Fusiliers
Border Regiment
Royal Sussex Regiment
Essex Regiment
Derbyshire Regiment
West Kent Regiment
Middlesex Regiment
North Staffordshire Regiment
22nd Mounted Infantry Company
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry
Welsh Regiment
Royal Highlanders
Essex Regiment
Seaforth Highlanders
Gordon Highlanders
23rd Mounted Infantry Company
Lancaster Regiment
Cameronians
Hampshire Regiment
Northamptonshire Regiment
Manchester Regiment
Durham Light Infantry
Gordon Highlanders
Rifle Brigade24th Mounted Infantry Company
South Lancashire Regiment
King’s Royal Rifle Corps
Durham Light Infantry
Royal Irish Fusiliers
25th Mounted Infantry Company
King’s Royal Rifle Corps
26th Mounted Infantry Company
East Kent Regiment
West Surrey Regiment
Somerset Light Infantry
East Surrey Regiment
Essex Regiment
King’s Royal Rifle Corps
Durham Light Infantry
Leicestershire Regiment
27th Mounted Infantry Company
Royal Lancaster Regiment
Hampshire Regiment
Manchester Regiment
Highland Light Infantry
28th Mounted Infantry Company
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Suffolk Regiment
Lancashire Regiment
Derbyshire Regiment
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
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Good Morning David......
Burke's handbook only goes as far as 1921 sorry...... I understand that due to the huge amount of work and expense, and it seemed that not many were sold, Burke's decided that they would not publish anymore...... In all levels above an OBE or MBE they put in a full biography so you can see the work needed......
Mike
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One of the things that I have found is that even though it may be hallmarked 1919 it may have been issued a number of years later..... I have found that up to and including January 1st 1920 there were 10,479 MBE's issued so a number of them being made in 1919 is quite possible..... I have a group with an Edward 7th MSN that was issued in 1917, seven years after he had died, just using up medals from stock.....
Don't lose any sleep though, after all if we knew all the answers this would be a boring hobby......
Mike
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I have just done a look through the list of all grades of the Order of the British Empire and can only find one CROUCH with a medal issued between 1917 and 1920...... The only man I could find was a Paymaster Commander RN......
I would look after 1920 in the L.G.
Mike
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Here is my best QSA - WW1 group that is in my collection..... I must stay for now as I am working on a QSA/WW1 group to a Colonel who was on Allenby's and Lawrence of Arabia's Staff, still confirming all the items may post later....
Major Edison Franklin Lynn.....
There is a thread about him here, just type Lynn in the search box.....
Mike
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It is going very well but I am only doing it for the Canadian Scouts..... I assisted with the author of the Regimental History and another collector of the Scouts whom I am sorry to say have both passed away so there is just me looking after them now..... The author who also wrote the History of the Canadians in the SAC..... Am still working on my main collection trying to complete it which I never will but it is fun..... Keeps the grey matter working......
Mike
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DED PHOTOS
QSA, KSA & Anglo Boere War Medals
in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
Posted
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