15THPACAV Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 I am slowly attempting to rebuild my collection of medals to the Grenadier Guards, after having to sell many of them about seven years ago, including my cherished Waterloo Medal, which i had vowed to never sell. Oh well, perhaps I'll get lucky before 2015, the 200th anniversary of the battle.
Mervyn Mitton Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 Hi - you must give us a first name to call you ? I enjoyed seeing your new collection of GG items and medals - did you find these in the US , or overseas ? There is always a sense of loss when a collection is sold - however, one of the reasons we collect - apart from our own enjoyment, is as an investment. Should I see anything of interest for you, I will let you know. Mervyn
15THPACAV Posted May 9, 2014 Author Posted May 9, 2014 Hi - you must give us a first name to call you ? I enjoyed seeing your new collection of GG items and medals - did you find these in the US , or overseas ? There is always a sense of loss when a collection is sold - however, one of the reasons we collect - apart from our own enjoyment, is as an investment. Should I see anything of interest for you, I will let you know. Mervyn Thanks, Mervyn. My first name is Bob 95% of the items were acquired from the UK; some with medal dealers, some on Ebay. The miniature MC trio was purchased with the named silver locket of the recipient, Lt. D.H. Riddiford. 1st Battn. Grenadier Guards.
Mervyn Mitton Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 Bob - very nice that you have identification for the min. MC group. Certainly makes it of more value. Have you ever researched his MC ? Mervyn
Jerry B Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 A nice Grens collection Bob. I have a couple of items for them, but no medals and nothing as nice as what you have.
15THPACAV Posted May 9, 2014 Author Posted May 9, 2014 Bob - very nice that you have identification for the min. MC group. Certainly makes it of more value. Have you ever researched his MC ? Mervyn No, I really should. I have the three volume history of the Grenadier Guards in WWI, and he is listed a number of times as the transport officer of the 1st battalion. However, no details of his MC action are included. Is it possible to access London Gazette citations online for free, or a small payment? Thanks.
15THPACAV Posted May 9, 2014 Author Posted May 9, 2014 A nice Grens collection Bob. I have a couple of items for them, but no medals and nothing as nice as what you have. Thanks, Jerry. My old collection was MUCH better, including a Waterloo Medal ( 2nd.battn,), QSA/KSA pair, and a seven medal group that included medals for the 1898 Sudan Campaign, a QSA, and a 14-15 trio. I had no choice but to sell at that time; at least I made a significant profit. Now, I'll likely have to pay 2500 pounds or more for a Waterloo Medal; I paid 750 pounds in 1999! The weak dollar isn't helping, either.
Jerry B Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 Thanks, Jerry. My old collection was MUCH better, including a Waterloo Medal ( 2nd.battn,), QSA/KSA pair, and a seven medal group that included medals for the 1898 Sudan Campaign, a QSA, and a 14-15 trio. I had no choice but to sell at that time; at least I made a significant profit. Now, I'll likely have to pay 2500 pounds or more for a Waterloo Medal; I paid 750 pounds in 1999! The weak dollar isn't helping, either. I have done it in the past, sold items because I needed the money, some of which I miss having, but in the main, no regrets and of course you have the fun of finding new items. I only just realised I know you from two other forums Bob. I am also a new member here so good to see other familiar posters. PS the London Gazette is free to view, but finding award citations is very hard in my experience. I found my dads notification for his MiD, but not the citation.
paddywhack Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) heres Lt Riddifords medal index card and his citation for the MC and the link to the gazette entry https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30645/supplement/4878 Edited May 9, 2014 by paddywhack
paddywhack Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) his 2nd Lt probation entry https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29368/page/11333 his 2nd Lt confirmation entry https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29558/page/4198 his Lt confirmation entry! https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29820/supplement/10943 MC confirmation entry https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30431/supplement/13184 relinquishes his rank entry https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32194/supplement/441 coming off the officers reserve list entry https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33922/page/1860 Edited May 9, 2014 by paddywhack
paddywhack Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 and i highly suspect this is the same person!! http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22862706?search[subject]=Riddiford%2C+Daniel+Henry+Strother%2C+1883-1971&search[path]=items
15THPACAV Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 heres Lt Riddifords medal index card and his citation for the MC and the link to the gazette entry https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30645/supplement/4878 That's great, many thanks! It appears Riddiford was a bit on the older side, being over 30 as a subaltern, and a New Zealander to boot. I can't say that is the most exciting MC citation I've read. My guess is that would NOT qualify for an MC in WWII. Well, he was awarded it; you can't take that away from him. Thanks so much; it is greatly appreciated.
15THPACAV Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 his 2nd Lt probation entry https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29368/page/11333 his 2nd Lt confirmation entry https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29558/page/4198 his Lt confirmation entry! https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29820/supplement/10943 MC confirmation entry https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30431/supplement/13184 relinquishes his rank entry https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32194/supplement/441 coming off the officers reserve list entry https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33922/page/1860 Again, many thanks for this.
15THPACAV Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 and i highly suspect this is the same person!! http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22862706?search[subject]=Riddiford%2C+Daniel+Henry+Strother%2C+1883-1971&search[path]=items Much appreciated as well.
Jerry B Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 heres Lt Riddifords medal index card and his citation for the MC and the link to the gazette entry https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30645/supplement/4878 Amazing that you found his citation. I tried and failed to find one for an officer of the Hampshires, I found the notification but not the citation.
paddywhack Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 no problem glad to help!and gerry send me his name and il take a look for you!
Mervyn Mitton Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 Paddywhack - I would like to add my thanks for your research - makes a big difference to this min. group. I agree that it is in - some ways - a strange citation - mules, rations ? However, he obviously saved the lives of his men , and fed the Bn. - so, as good as any other award........ Mervyn
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