I was rather astounded to discover that there is no published record listing all gallantry awards and the citations - you have to work your way through the London Gazette and that normally doesn't publish citations Such a shame for the family to dispose of them like this, one only hopes they kept hold of his medals. |
I flew with Mike!
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TTNV - I was thinking (hoping!) that it would be on the web .....
maybe a useful project to fund when I win the Eurolottery......................... |
Ah, that's my old brain equating "publishing" with something on paper!
I believe a lot of the info from the London Gazette is already online, but in the past I have found it very difficult to search the archives. In recent years I have left this to a chum who seems to know the system better than I do and is willing to help out occasionally. There are also professional researchers who do this sort of work at the National Archive (formerly known as the Public Records Office). Some of them are very reasonable - others not so! |
Given that there are people who post pictures & catalogue electricity pylons I'd hoped someone had done the research for me ........................
I have a readers ticket myself ...... but you need a couple of trips ot figure out the best way to use the place the online issues of the Gazette aren't always easy to search for either |
the online issues of the Gazette aren't always easy to search for either A full set of AFLs would also give the (rough - they were up to 18 months late) date of the AFC which would make the search easier. I've got some old Lists somewhere (loft? shed?? garage???) so might be able to help given a bit of time..... [Edited to add:] Oops - just seen the OP has his number - I'm on the case! [Edited again!] A quick search of the Gazette gives no details but the date (NYHL 1978). Some awards do - I found details of Jock Stirrup's AFC a while ago - but I'm guessing that this was an "end of bl%%dy good tour" award. The striking thing is that he was one of TEN RAF AFCs in that list!! (No details on any - Richie Profit's was in the same list.) |
Birthday and New Year Honours Lists almost never give citations - you need to find the recommendation. This file looks hopeful:
DEFE 71/312 Honours and awards: New Year's Honours List 1978; flying awards |
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