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Posted by tara (U7046671) on Friday, 17th April 2009
I have a certificate in the name of my father
who was mentioned in despatches for distinguished services in the RAF W.W.11
Does anyone know how I can find out the reason why the Despatch was awarded?
Any help greatly appreciated.
tara,
Try the Royal Air Force association, they often have questions of this type.Maybe the Veterans Association could offer some help.
Thanks, I'll get in touch with them.
Tara
On the certificate it should make mention when and where it was published. The London Gazette perhaps? Reference to this publication via the British Museum should furnish all the details.
tara
His citation will have been published in the relevant issue of the London Gazette. Some are on line at the National Archives and all are available at the National Archives.
If you go to the National Archive site and enter his name and service number, it should provide you with the relevant information.
LW
Thanks for your reply. I had checked the relevant date on the London Gazette on the internet but no luck. Will try the British Museum.
Thanks again
Tara
Thanks, had tried the Gazette on line but no details. Will try the National Archives.
Tara
Tara
Sorry you didn't have any luck.
Another possible angle, if you know which Squadron your father was serving on when he got his Mention, is to see if there is a Squadron Association for that Squadron. If the Squadron still exists today, you could try writing to the Commanding Officer.
will let you find the modern squadrons. There is a link there to the RAF's History site, but try Google if you don't find anything.
Regards
LW
Lw,
I have no idea. Have been in touch with the Veterans Assc. who tell me very few citation details have survived.
Looks as if I've hit a dead end - shame, but it was worth a try.
Thanks to everyone for their help
Tara
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