robert cardwell

[robert cardwell]

Hi all I have a DSM which belonged to my late uncle Robert Elder Kennedy (Merchant navy) who was awarded the medal for service during the Normandy landing

I have tried to find out what he did to win the medal without any luck, can anyone advise

Regards

Robert

[coldstream]

Hello Robert,

The London Gazette Supplement dated 23rd January 1945 has him listed under - 'For Courage, determination and skill during the landing of Allied Forces on the Coast of Normandy' Able Seaman Robert Elder Kennedy, Merchant Navy (Coleraine, Co Londonderry)

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36903/supplement/518/data.pdf

Not much out else I can find at the moment, will keep searching, would be nice to see some photo's if you can.

Regards Simon

[robert cardwell]

Hi Simon

Thanks for your help have seen the Gazette but would like some more info if possible, sorry no photos

I just have the medal and the letter from the king

Regards Robert