A complete world war 2 timeline, detailing every event, day by day from 1939 through to 1945 in europe. The commandersinchief of each theatre of war infrequently submitted a despatch to the war office, outlining the events since the previous despatch and listing those men who had been nominated as worthy of a mention. Ww2 abbreviations and acronyms when you research a soldier who served in either the british or indian army during the second world war youll be confronted by a wide range of military jargon. Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary. Search by multiple criteria to find exactly what you are looking for. Charles ii and the royal court had moved to oxford to escape the great plague of london, and courtiers were unwilling to touch, let alone hold to read, london newspapers for fear of contagion. These despatches were written by the commanders concerned during the war and then published later in the british government newspaper of record, the london gazette.
During ww1, reports from commandersinchief were published in the gazette, as the bearer of official war office and ministry of defence events. Search and download mentions in dispatches 19141920 as recorded on medal index cards wo 37224. Aug 09, 2017 this programme includes an awardwinning trilogy whose theme is the miraculous resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Mentioned in despatches definition of mentioned in.
The publication is britains oldest continuously printed newspaper. World war 2 officially started on september 1, 1939, after germany invaded poland, and it continued until 1945 when both japan and germany surrendered. In 1961 the united states launched an attack on cuba to overthrow castros government. Over 81,000 records of servicemen and women mentioned in dispatches during the first world war have been added to.
Timeline of the united kingdom home front during world war. You can carry out both simple and advanced searches from one page. The london necropolis railway station, a privately owned station in westminster bridge road, after london s biggest night raid of the war. Links to other london gazette despatches and lists. With the plague abating in the capital, and charles ii and his court back in london, the london gazette is born, as issue 24. It easily became the highest civilian loss of life during. Charles ii and the royal court had moved to oxford to escape the great plague of london, and courtiers were unwilling to touch, let alone read, london newspapers for fear of becoming ill. The london gazette began publishing in 1665 as the oxford gazette, and moved to london the. Mentioned in dispatches navy net royal navy community. Previously, on march 17, 1961, president eisenhower agreed to make a plan to overthrow castros government. August 20, 1940september 11, 1940 in august and september of 1940 nazi germanyas luftwaffe began bombing london, known as the blitz. The japanese occupation of hong kong timeline created by johnny123. The london gazette is one of the official journals of record of the british government and has been in publication since 1665.
I am charged to record his majestys high appreciation. The example of the mentioned in despatches letter from the secretary of state for war from world war one reads. London was a main target for enemy bombing during world war ii. For 19351990 see the online copies of wo 373, recommendations for military honours and awards. During world war i the london gazette published reports and dispatches from various battles, including the gallipoli landing. Douglas douglashamilton, 14th duke of hamilton wikipedia. Events after world war 2 timeline timetoast timelines. Visitors hoping to learn more about wartime britain will find fascinating wwii sites right in the capitaland here are our picks for the most interesting ones. Despatches during world war 2, submitted by commandersinchief, were published in the gazette from 1941 until 1951.
Smith royal engineers, was published in the london gazette on 22 march 1945, as mentioned in a despatch for distinguished service. Example of mentioned in despatches letter from the. This archive contains all london gazette editions from the war years 19141920, 19391948, and all london gazette honours and awards in the 20 th century. The london gazette claims to be the oldest surviving english newspaper and the oldest continuously published newspaper in the uk, having been first. Second world war abbreviations and acronyms researching ww2. This programme includes an awardwinning trilogy whose theme is the miraculous resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Activities and achievements of the war were detailed, with individuals mentioned in despatches mid. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online on. Supplement to the london gazette of tuesday 22 june, 1943 thursday, 24th june, 1943 war office, 24th june, 1943. London gazette despatches battle of trafalgar 1805. It was announced in the london gazette on 14th december 1918 and he was personally decorated by king george v at buckingham palace on 17th december 1919, in newspaper reports a picture of him carrying a wounded soldier after the battle of ypres was published, a dramatic image which symbolized a war which was supposed to have put an end to all. For the first time online, leading british genealogy research website thegenealogist has released over 81,000 records of records of mentioned in dispatches from the first world war, linked to citations from the london gazette. Great fire of london 1666 issue 85 first awards of the victoria cross 1857 issue 21971 battle of trafalgar 1805 issue 15858 simple or advanced searching on one page. This version of our edm eventsfestivals got corrupted and full disclosure we cant find the bad code.
Dispatches, of which the following are copies, were received at the admiralty this day, at one oclock a. Three children who have been left homeless by the random bombs of german night raiders, sit outside the wreckage of their home. British commandersinchief of a theatre of war or campaign were obliged to report their activities and achievements to the war office in the form of despatches, which were published in the gazette. When the king returned to london after the end of the plague the gazette moved too. Troop sergeant major kenneth holmes was mentioned in despatches for good service whilst operating with the 21st army group in france.
The mention in despatches is the most junior form of recognition that was announced in the london gazette. Sister miss e, smithies was mentioned in a despatch from lieutenant general sir w. The london gazette, supplements august 1914 january 1920. Previously, on march 17, 1961, president eisenhower agreed to make a.
London gazette 9 september 1941 pilot officer alexander john nicholson 86708, royal air force volunteer reserve. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long. In august, 1941, this officer was a passenger in an aircraft which was involved in a collision when taking off and crashed. The london gazette began publishing in 1665 as the oxford gazette, and. As a result, a majority of londoners seeking shelter continued to use the underground. The japanese occupation of hong kong timeline timetoast. The aircraft immediately caught fire but pilot officer nicholson managed to get clear. The london gazette is an official newspaper of record for the united kingdom, published by h. Knight commander of the military division of the most honourable order of the bath, london gazette, 25 may 1962 m.
The london necropolis railway station, a privately owned station in westminster bridge road, after londons biggest night raid of the war. The government encouraged parents to send their children away from london for their safety. A timeline created with timetoasts interactive timeline maker. The london gazette simple english wikipedia, the free. The east end was the first place in britain to be hit by a v1 flying bomb in ww2. Early on the morning of october 26th the armoured cars and the 15th cavalry brigade, moving round the west side of the town, followed the enemy along the aleppokatma road and gained touch with him southeast of. War in europe world war 2 timeline 19391945 worldwar. Supplement to the london gazette issue 36668 published on the 22 august 1944 m. For the military story see military history of the united kingdom during world war ii for. It became the only published newspaper, all others being suppressed. Although put up for an obe, the war office suggested a mid because he has been a prisoner or sbo only a relatively short time.
He was educated at eton and balliol college, oxford, where he gained a blue in boxing, this in turn, led to his winning of the scottish amateur middleweight title. This is a timeline of the united kingdom home front during world war ii covering britain 193945. East london during the second world war was a prime target for german bombs. Published in commonwealth gazette in 19430708 published in london gazette in 19430629 description edward teddy sheean was an ordinary seaman serving on hmas armidale whose death during a japanese aerial attack on his ship has become a wellknown episode in australian second world war lore. Mcintyre, was one of the first men to fly over mount everest. London gazette new south wales anzac centenary state. The london gazette was first published by king charles ii in 1665, during the plague and became the official journal of the british government. Having survived two world wars, london is a city steeped in military history. The london gazette is one of the official journals of record of the british government, and the most important among such official journals in the united kingdom, in which certain statutory notices are required to be published. How to research a mention in despatches the long, long trail. The issue or supplement number, title and date of publication are listed below. Top world war ii history sites in london 2020 travel.
Available to diamond subscribers of the site, each transcription is accompanied by a scan of the original handwritten record, as well as a link to the official citation as it appeared in the london gazette. Timeline of the second world war september 18, 1931 japan invades manchuria. London gazette editions 2886129654 august 1914july 1916. Stationery office it contains legal and government notices, including notices of military honors and awards publication history. Mentioned in despatches synonyms, mentioned in despatches pronunciation, mentioned in despatches translation, english dictionary definition of mentioned in despatches. Before the war commenced, whilst a lance corporal with the 2nd bn.
B dated 7th february 1919 for gallant and distinguished services in the field. A soldier mentioned in dispatches or despatches mid is one whose name appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high command, in which is described the soldiers gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy. Wwii mentioned in despatches headache armed forces page 1. Search records of soldiers awards from the london gazette. Air commodore douglas douglashamilton, 14th duke of hamilton and 11th duke of brandon, kt, gcvo, afc, pc, dl, frcse, frgs 3 february 1903 30 march 1973 was a scottish nobleman and aviator who, together with d. Many attached lists of men deemed worthy of a mention, though text explaining the precise reason why a particular individual was chosen is uncommon. Supplement to the london gazette issue 37274 published on the 18 september 1945. The king has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the middle east during the period 1st may, 1942, to 22nd october,1942.
Us holocaust memorial museum timeline of the second world war september 18, 1931 japan invades manchuria. Soldiers mentioned in dispatches are now available online. St mary bourne goes to war a village in rural hampshire. Up to one half of londons population were away from their homes for some period of world war ii. Timeline of the united kingdom home front during world war ii. This is the action rod received his mentioned in dispatches for. Dispatches alwaysupdated list of the best edm parties and events across europe editors note. The father in law was in the desert rats during wwii 1st batt royal tank regt and i found his medals the other day and he has the italy star amongst others and it has a mentioned in dispatches oak leaf. The london gazette was first published as the oxford gazette on 7 november 1665. Oct 17, 2005 by the kings order the name of sergeant g. Ordinary seaman edward teddy sheean the australian war. Nov 05, 2014 the following announcement was written by the folks at.
Sep, 2011 the father in law was in the desert rats during wwii 1st batt royal tank regt and i found his medals the other day and he has the italy star amongst others and it has a mentioned in dispatches oak leaf. Meanwhile, a test of the air raid siren and antiaircraft missiles on 3 march 1943 led to a panicked rush on the bethnal green station for shelter which ultimately resulted in the deaths of 173 people. The japanese attack hong kong on the 8th 0of december 1941 at 8. October 2, 1935may 1936 fascist italy invades, conquers, and annexes ethiopia. Mention in despatches awarded as per london gazette dated 28 december 1945. Sep 08, 2015 as a result, a majority of londoners seeking shelter continued to use the underground. John hackett british army officer military wiki fandom. London gazette 34893 11th jul 1940 london gazette 35399 1st jan 1942 dday itself was the quietist landing i took part in while salerno italy 1943 was the worst.
In the british armed forces, the despatch is published in the london gazette. Bowers, corporal winnifred stella raf waaf 2055795 mention in despatches station eastmoor awarded as per london gazette dated 14 june 1945. The united kingdom in the second world war despatches published in the london gazette. To the left is a copy of the london gazette honours and awards supplement of 19th june 1945.
Stationery office it contains legal and government notices, including notices of military honors and awards. The queen and the duke of edinburgh visit the 2014 installation at the tower of london marking the centenary of. I have found the relevant entry in the london gazette which just states namerankno. Wwii mentioned in despatches headache armed forces. The london gazette claims to be the oldest surviving english newspaper and the oldest continuously published newspaper in the uk, having been first published on 7th. In its first century of print, the gazette reported foreign and shipping news and official notices. British military gallantry medals the national archives. The following announcement was written by the folks at. This jargon is often in the form of abbreviations and acronyms and can make reading military documents very difficult.
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