Desmond7 Posted 31 August , 2004 Share Posted 31 August , 2004 Tried search on forum using 'Meritorious Service Medal' but got no joy .... any quick answers? Is this a medal, certificate or what? Des Ballymena Observer, June 21, 1918 Double honour Regimental Quartermaster Sgt. Samuel Cumming, RIR, son of Mr. Thomas Cumming of Bottom, Ballymena has been granted the Meritorious Service Medal. The recipient of the honour enlisted at the outbreak of war and went to the front with the Ulster Division. Previous to enlistment he was in office of Mr. J. K. Currie, Solicitor, Ballymena. And :- 12/18926 R.Q.M.S. Samuel Cumming, RIR has been awarded the distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous gallantry in action. The announcement of two such awards in so short a time is a unique record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Pattenden Posted 31 August , 2004 Share Posted 31 August , 2004 Desmond, The MSM was indeed a medal: see http://www.firstworldwar.com/atoz/msm.htm for more information. Hope this is of help, Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 31 August , 2004 Author Share Posted 31 August , 2004 Phew, Hugh - that was fast! Many thanks ... now you can see why I'm a Lt. Col. ..... I post plenty of questions! Cheers Des Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 31 August , 2004 Share Posted 31 August , 2004 Tried search on forum using 'Meritorious Service Medal' but got no joy .... any quick answers? Is this a medal, certificate or what? Des Ballymena Observer, June 21, 1918 Double honour Regimental Quartermaster Sgt. Samuel Cumming, RIR, son of Mr. Thomas Cumming of Bottom, Ballymena has been granted the Meritorious Service Medal. The recipient of the honour enlisted at the outbreak of war and went to the front with the Ulster Division. Previous to enlistment he was in office of Mr. J. K. Currie, Solicitor, Ballymena. And :- 12/18926 R.Q.M.S. Samuel Cumming, RIR has been awarded the distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous gallantry in action. The announcement of two such awards in so short a time is a unique record. Your Sergeant was awarded the DCM in the LG of 3:09:1918[Citation],under the name of "CUMMINS";the MSM is I think listed in the MSM Book on page 97 RQMS S.Cumming,1918 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 31 August , 2004 Author Share Posted 31 August , 2004 Harry - Top class. If it needs to be said again .. let it be said:- FORUM shoots FORUM scores! No bleedin' wonder we're recruiting a 4th Btn! Cheers Des Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 31 August , 2004 Author Share Posted 31 August , 2004 Sorry .. 5th Btn. and to add .. Cumming MUST have gone on to do exams etc because the name is famous in local circles as a firm of solicitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie Posted 24 November , 2004 Share Posted 24 November , 2004 Desmon, I am a bit at a loss with some of the facilities - but tonight received your message - keyed into soldiers and think this is the thread you wanted me to look at - but now I am lost - please explain why this would help. Thanks Kathie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 24 November , 2004 Author Share Posted 24 November , 2004 This is the right post ... sorry for my poor directions!! Don't blame you for getting lost! Des http://1914-1918.org/forum/index.php?showt...837&hl=mcnabney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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