censlenov Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Does anyone have an example of a named WW1 DSC am i correct that the majority would have been issued unnamed (but numbered on the edge) and that if one were to find a named example to a non KIA it was most likely done privately after the war??I have one comming to Canada from England and bought it off a text listing going by description alone along with his victory medal. I'm hoping its good and a good sign is the bars on the vic coincide with what his unit was entitled so Fingers crossed. Unfortunately the dealer didn't list any number on the edge but that doesn't mean there isn't one there. I can't wait till its in my hands to confirm.CitationCarl H. Ehlers, corporal, Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinaryheroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, September 28, 1918. Respondingto a call for volunteers, Corpl. Ehlers, with five others, advanced 400 yardsbeyond their front to bring in wounded comrades. They succeeded in rescuingseven of their men, also in bringing in the dead body of a lieutenant, whileexposed to terrific machine-gun fire. Residence at enlistment: 231 Eye Street,Sacramento, Calif.Bars on the vicypres-LysSt.MihielMeuse-ArgonneDefensive SectorApparently the naming reads:Cpl. C. H. Ehlers364th Inf.Which leads me to believe its privately named.Any thoughts? Any idea as to value?CheersChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 (edited) My understanding is that any naming would have been private and may be impossible to link to a time period (1918 or 2008?). The numbering is the only official identification tool (when it is there, and many times it isn't).Jeff??? Edited September 19, 2008 by Ed_Haynes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 All I can say is that according to the 1920s list of DSC winners I have, he was not awarded his Cross posthumously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Here's his Draft Registration Card. He was born in Iowa but registered in California. He was a bartender before the war and tried to claim an exemption based on his being the sole supporter of his mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 both pages... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Social Security Death Index for that birthdate shows SS # 565-20-2136, died Fullerton/Orangehurst 92633, Orange County, California July 1969. Days were not reported then.Orphan no other data single LDS record unconnected to anything shows his parents as Carl Ehlers and Adele Weise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 Thanks for the info guys. Since making this first post i had been trying to find an example of a ww1 cross to compare to and havn't been able to find one. Fingers crossed this one is numbered to confirm it's his. I know there's a book out there with the numbers/recipients indexed but can't remember who published it.CheersChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybo Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 both pages...Hi Brian, How in the world do you have access to that info? That is very impressive.Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Dane Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hi Chris,"Jim Bullock Militaria" has a WWI version for sale:WWI DSCThe naming looks like this:/Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 4 Months pass .... so what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Dane Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Whoops... I just realized this is the USA section, so you're talking about the American DSC.Just forget my post then /Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 The DSC Arrived i looked at it wasn't happy with it and sent it back. It was a very crappy fake. A modern DSC on slip mount named up C H Ehlers. So if anyone offer a DSC named to C H Ehlers give it a pass.I think for now i'm going to stick to CEF and Soveit awards.CheersChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Chris that's too bad. Sorry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 1 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Cpl Carl H. Ehlers was awarded DSC number 2171. Gunner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Hi Brian, How in the world do you have access to that info? That is very impressive.JayJay - Besides my interest in militaria, I have been studying my famly history too. WWI Registration info is available on Ancestry.com. A subscription is needed to get the info, but I'd gladly search the site for anyone who is interested in a specific soldier. It's not always guaranteed but it's worth a try... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybo Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Jay - Besides my interest in militaria, I have been studying my famly history too. WWI Registration info is available on Ancestry.com. A subscription is needed to get the info, but I'd gladly search the site for anyone who is interested in a specific soldier. It's not always guaranteed but it's worth a try...Hello Brian, Thanks for your assistance. I'll send you the man's name that I am researching via an e-mail and maybe you can help me out. All the best,Jay :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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