Chris_Baker Posted 17 August , 2004 Share Posted 17 August , 2004 I've just added an article on a new book about Noel Mellish VC MC to the review section in the Long, Long Trail. Click here for all details It is edited by Noel's son Robin and seems to me to be an excellent buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 17 August , 2004 Share Posted 17 August , 2004 Chris - Great addition - but here's another one for you. Since chaplains seem to be highly deocrated - in general - is it worthwhile people passing on details of the various chaplains for another sub-folder in LLT? Know you're already working on herds of stuff but worth a thought? Des Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Roberts Posted 3 September , 2004 Share Posted 3 September , 2004 Is this book on general sale or does it have to be specially ordered? If so, should I contact the publisher or Joe Mellish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 4 September , 2004 Author Share Posted 4 September , 2004 Best place to go is the publishers: Serendipity Suite 530 37 Store Street Bloomsbury London WC1E 7QF Tel 08451 302434 (from oustide UK, use international dialling code then 44 for UK then 8451 302434) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salientpoints Posted 4 September , 2004 Share Posted 4 September , 2004 Or you can buy it online through amazon etc etc etc or any bookshop. Publishers are notorious for not being the fastest folk in the world for dealing with small single orders! ISBN is 1843940086 Cheers Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Roberts Posted 5 September , 2004 Share Posted 5 September , 2004 Thanks : I'll try Amazon or conventional methods first then if no luck the publishers Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 5 September , 2004 Author Share Posted 5 September , 2004 I'm going of advice given by Jo Mellish herself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audax Posted 12 May , 2006 Share Posted 12 May , 2006 I'm going of advice given by Jo Mellish herself. No joy with publishers. Is there any hope of a reprint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmac Posted 27 July , 2007 Share Posted 27 July , 2007 Can anyone confirm the whereabouts of Rev Mellish VC in March 1917? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punjab612 Posted 27 July , 2007 Share Posted 27 July , 2007 Can anyone confirm the whereabouts of Rev Mellish VC in March 1917? March 1916 According to Regimental History of 1st Bn North'd Fus, (9th Inf Bde, 3rd Div'n) to whom Mellish was Brigade C of E Chaplain, though he was attached to 4th Royal Fusiliers (also 9th Bde) Received the ribbon on 24th April 1916 from Divisional Commanders, in recognition of the gallant and devoted services he had rendered to the men among whom he had served. At St Eloi on the 27th, 28th and 29th March, Noel Mellish had consitantly gone forward under heavy machine gun and artillery fire to succour and rescue the wounded. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpike Posted 19 April , 2008 Share Posted 19 April , 2008 I thought this might be of interest? Bob FOR VALOUR The story of Reverend Noel Mellish, VC, MC Vicar of Great Dunmow 1928 - 1948 Reverend Noel Mellish was a war hero. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for acts of conspicuous bravery over three days at Ypres in 1916, the first member of the Chaplains' Department to be so honoured in the Great War 1914-1918. Reverend Mellish was Vicar of St Mary's Parish Church, Great Dunmow from 1928 until his retirement in 1948. He will have been well known to many in this community. In his memory, Great Dunmow Town Council has commissioned a handsome bronze plaque, to be placed on display near the war memorial and unveiled in June. (N.B.THURSDAY JUNE 19th at 3 pm) The Great Dunmow Historical Society has produced a booklet "For Valour", to complement the occasion and provide for local people some account of the life of this remarkable, self-effacing man. The A5 size booklet has 48 pages, including illustrations. It costs £3.50 (to include p&p) or £2.75 to personal callers. Cheques to be made payable to Great Dunmow Historical Society It can be obtained from:- KenDrury, The Old Post House The Street High Roding Essex, CM6 1NR NB Bulk orders for 6 or more copies are £1.80 a copy (plus p&p) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audax Posted 20 June , 2008 Share Posted 20 June , 2008 A report from the local media about the unveiling of the plaque to Rev Noel Mellish VC MC is to be found here DUNMOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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