Meritorious Medal Search ~ George Arnold Crowther

[Richard Wilson]

Hello, i was wondering if anyone can help me locate my Great Grandfathers war medal ?

 

My Great Grandfather George Arnold Crowther had an interesting and eventful time during the First World War, during his time in 1917 he led a party of men into a burning billet and saved 50 charges, had this not have been accomplished the guns and ammunition would of been out of action during the enemies later attack, he spent considerable time in France before he was badly injured, his citation makes an interesting read, fortunately he survived though and had my grandma but somewhere during the last century his medal has gone missing  

 

if anyone knows if its out there i would love to know, i would love to re-unite his photograph and citation with his medal, 

 

any help very much appreciated.

 

 

kind Regards

 

Richard Wilson

[Farkas]

Welcome to the forum Richard.

 

This bit of the forum is seen by members only and most probably don’t check in here that often.

So it would be worthwhile also posting his details in the British section which can be seen by non members too, that way anyone who may ‘Google’ search his details will be able to see your post now or in the future.

You may for now with a bit of luck get some new information from members with access to the war records.

 

It sounds like he has a story to be found which may be as deserving of preservation as his medals.
He would have at least 2 maybe 3 campaign medals as well as any further medals he earned, do you have any of them?

 

When you share his story over in the British section, I hope you do 👍, it would be a good move to include the citation and photo if possible, the details will be useful. The missing medal(s) will have details on them that you will need to have the best chance of finding them.

- service number

- rank

- G.A. CROWTHER

- unit

Of course, If you like… You’re welcome to reply here before starting all that 👍

 

cheers

tony 🍻

[Richard Wilson.]

Thanks for the reply and advice Tony, I’ll get everything together and post on the British section then, I’ll go n see my nanna this weekend for more info too then take it from there 👍

 

cheers

 

Richard

[QSAMIKE]

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

[Richard Wilson]

[Farkas]

Hi Richard, 

just downloaded a couple CPF files at the National archive for you…

 

 

 

cheers

tony 🍻

 

21007 GNR G.A. CROWTHER R.FA.

 

I hope someone finds you one day Richard  🤞