Mentioned in Despatches

[SteveE]

I have an obituary to the above named soldier which suggests he was twice mentioned in despatches in addition to the award of the Military Medal.

I'm convinced I have already checked the MID entries at the NA and not found him there (although I could have missed him I suppose), nor has a search of the London Gazette website thrown up any leads.

Is it possible that not all MID's were recorded in the Gazette? If so where can I go now?

Furthermore should the MIC show the award of the Oak Leaf emblem for MID?

As always any and all help gratefully received.

Steve

[HarryBettsMCDCM]

Mentions are usually Gazetted; The Index Cards generally refer to MiDs as "Emblems",have you tried searching the Gazettes Online just using the surname,or a different spelling?,in case the entries are on split lines,Sometimes however Soldiers reportedly "Mentioned" in local Press{& elsewhere,School Journals etc;} reports turn out not to be so

[Michael]

Steve

Our resident Hampshires enthusiast is Marc Thomson (or is it Thompson - sorry Marc). I suggest you send him a PM.

Mick

[Marc Thompson]

Steve,

If it is any help, there is no listing of an MiD awarded to this soldier in the Honours and Awards section of the regimental history.

Marc

[SteveE]

Many thanks guys.

Marc, you've confirmed what I was suspecting (and which was also suggested) which is that he wasn't actually 'mentioned' at all and that it was simply a bit of creativity in the writing of the obituary.

Cheers again.

Steve