paul wood Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I just purchased a Service Medal of the Order of St. John on line (it had previously been in a junk lot in Spinks in 2011 and I happened to miss it). It is silver, straight bar suspension, it is named Divl. Surg. F. N. Kapadia (Parsi)Div. No. 3 Dist. S.Jabd. 1920.The Parsi Ambulance Division was founded in Mumbai (Bombay) in 1902, it is quite possible that our man Framroze Naorojee Kapadia was a founder or very early member. What we do know about him is that he was commissioned as an Honorary temporary Lieutenant in the Indian Medical Service (LG 5/8/18) and subsequently Honorary Temporary Captain (LG 31/5/21). His St John Service Medal was presented personally by the Duke of Connaught during his visit to Mumbai on 22 February 1921. He presented a Deputation to the Viceroy for Indian Post Graduate training in 1924 (India Office File 3176).He was later made an associate officer of the Order of St John (LG 4/1/38). The Kapadia family are still prominent amongst the Munbai Parsi Community and the Parsi Ambulance Division is still going strong. While not one of the more expensive piece in my collection it is certainly one of the most interesting.Paulhttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2014/post-3085-0-20027200-1393583762.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2014/post-3085-0-53058200-1393583791.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Paul - as you say a little research can pay big dividends. This was certainly worth the effort. Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Hendey Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Paul Congratulations on a great addition to your collection and thank you for sharing it. Although it would be completely out of place in my collection, I would happily make a place for it! Regards Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odulf Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 What a nice bit of personal history Paul, thanx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 It is a very interesting medal and history. Where did you find the information? I love the medical connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 I managed to find the information through various sources mostly through the internet which led me to the London Gazette and India Office records. I am hoping I will find more information via the family if I do I will post it.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 A very nice find along with the research results makes this an excellent addition, well done Paul. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 A great story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanuatu Blue Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Nice one Paul, great story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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