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Tshumelo Ikatelaho (1,018 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article

"FORCE INTERVENTION BRIGADE" respectively. Mentioned in Dispatches - Okhankanyiweyo The Mentioned in Dispatches - Okhankanyiweyo emblem is in the form of
Sam Woodhouse (158 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
during World War II, a chaplain to the British Armed Forces he was mentioned in dispatches three times. When peace returned he was vicar of Holy Trinity,
Pierre D'Artaguiette (183 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
d'Artaguette. As an officer in the French Army in 1730, Pierre was mentioned in dispatches for "brilliant valor" during the Natchez revolt (Gayarre 1851,
Frederick Chapman (British Army officer) (481 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
engineer officer. He took part in the Battle of the Alma and was mentioned in dispatches of 28 September 1854, taking command of engineering operations
Kennerley Rumford (556 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
world singing repertoire of a more popular type. He was twice mentioned in dispatches while serving on the Western Front during the First World War.
Sir Richard Fletcher, 1st Baronet (1,753 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
in the French Revolutionary Wars and Peninsular Wars, and was mentioned in dispatches a number of times, most notably for his actions at Talavera, Busaco
Moyses Chahon (138 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Chahon served in the Brazilian Expeditionary Force in Italy and was mentioned in dispatches. He was the recipient of many Brazilian honours including the Medalha
Arthur Rawlins (469 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
Campaign between 1903 and 1904 and saw action at Jidballi and was Mentioned in Dispatches in the London Gazette 2 September 1904. He was promoted Major on
Robert Williams Michell (214 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the Boer War and the First World War. During the latter he was mentioned in dispatches. He sustained wounds while searching for casualties in no man's
Edmond Townsend (896 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
campaign, mentioned in dispatches. P.M.O. of 1st Division Tirah campaign. Actions of Samana and Arhanga passes and operations in Bazar Valley mentioned in dispatches
François Claude du Barail (300 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
distinguished himself by his bravery at Mostaganem in February 1840, was mentioned in dispatches from the army in 1842, and appointed the same year, Lieutenant
Herbert Huntington (fencer) (166 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
I Huntington was a superintendent of physical training and was mentioned in dispatches when serving with the 2nd Welsh Regiment in France. In 1920, in
William Lockhart (Indian Army officer) (788 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
mentioned in dispatches) and after promotion to captain in 1868 took part in the Hazara Black Mountain Expedition (1868–69; mentioned in dispatches)
Francis Spring Walker (539 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
January 1915 when he was invalided. On 17 February 1915, he was Mentioned in Dispatches for the first time. He served in the Gallipoli Campaign as a medical
Arthur Blair-White (164 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
World War—Croix de Guerre, Military order of the British Empire, mentioned in dispatches married Rosetta Phoebe Newell in 1919 who played tennis for Ireland—was
William Symons (498 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
During the conversation he asked why Elliott has never been even mentioned in dispatches after being through the Gallipoli campaign and been wounded. The
Anthony Buxton (243 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
War he served as an officer in the Essex Yeomanry, was wounded, mentioned in dispatches, and was awarded the DSO in 1916. He was appointed a deputy lieutenant
Ernest Gold (meteorologist) (436 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
vital role of meteorologists to the military hierarchy. He was mentioned in dispatches and was awarded the DSO and OBE and rose to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel
Thomas Bowler (RAF officer) (214 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
on 23 August 1915, and served in the Gallipoli Campaign. He was mentioned in dispatches in 1916. In 1917, he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps. Bowler
Jakob Henrik Zidén (318 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
himself with his bravery in the attack on Kuopio that June, and was mentioned in dispatches by Löwenhjelm. In the Battle of Koljonvirta on 27 October 1808
James Turner Cummins (277 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Suakin Expedition and the Third Anglo-Burmese War, where he was mentioned in dispatches twice. Following this he was appointed Assistant Adjutant-General
Charles Stallard (269 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Flanders (where he was wounded), and Italy. Stallard was thrice mentioned in dispatches and was awarded the DSO and MC. Stallard's political career included
John Godwin (Royal Navy officer) (333 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
so a decoration could not be awarded. However, his bravery was mentioned in dispatches (posthumously). The citation, in The London Gazette, 9 October
Niwa Kawha (554 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Air Service (NZSAS), during the Borneo Confrontation. Kawha was mentioned in dispatches and received the British Empire Medal for his service. Kawha was
Women's Auxiliary Service (Burma) (440 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
Japan with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force. Many were mentioned in dispatches. General Slim later 1st Viscount Slim, Commander of the 14th Army
Donald Boumphrey (519 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
served in the British Army during the First World War and was mentioned in dispatches in The London Gazette. One such mention confirmed his awarding
Herbert Ward (sculptor) (1,921 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
lived in France. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre, was twice mentioned in dispatches in World War I, was an officer of the Légion d'Honneur and a member
Emilius Hopkinson (268 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa from 1900–01 where he was mentioned in dispatches, awarded the Queen’s Medal with four clasps and the DSO. From 1901–29
George Bayard Hynes (256 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Corps. Hynes served in France where he was awarded the DSO and mentioned in dispatches five times. In 1918 he transferred to the new Royal Air Force with
Dace Raid (181 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
men survived. Captain Harris, who was killed by the Japanese was mentioned in dispatches. Eichelberger, Robert L. (2017). Our Jungle Road to Tokyo. p. 126-130
John Devonshire (1,668 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
captured the Spanish frigate, Mahonesa off Cartagena. Devonshire was mentioned in dispatches for his part in the battle and consequently promoted to commander
HMS Grenadier (494 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
freezing waters. For his actions A/SkrLt Arthur George Day was mentioned in dispatches, he received an oak leaf to be worn on his 1939-1945 war medal
William Percival Crozier (519 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Mulberry Harbours at Gold Beach (Arromanche) after D-Day. He was 'mentioned in dispatches' for this work and later awarded the MBE. Letters of Pontius Pilate:
Dick Lord (472 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
of duty was as commander of the Air Force Command Post. He was mentioned in Dispatches and awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for his role in the very
Kenneth Hands (314 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
with distinction as a lieutenant with the Royal Engineers and was mentioned in dispatches. Hands played regularly for Western Province from 1921 to 1931
South African military decorations (843 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (40 Year Clasp) Mentioned in Dispatches - Okhankanyiweyo (MID) Medal Ribbon for Loyal Service - with RD
Henry Bachtold (867 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and the engineers of the 3rd Australian Division in 1918. He was mentioned in dispatches four times during World War I and ended the war as a lieutenant
Kartar Singh Taunque (231 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
bombing raid during "Operations in Waziristan 1937–38". He was mentioned in dispatches. Flt. Lt. Peter Haynes and Hawai Sepoy 1st Class Kartar Singh Taunque
John Marsden (rower) (508 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
unit had its own aircraft, Marsden qualified as a pilot. He was mentioned in dispatches and awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palms by General de Gaulle
Lord William Percy (157 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Oxford where he was a member of the Bullingdon Club. Percy was mentioned in dispatches and appointed Commander of the Royal Order of George I, King of
Hans Hamilton, 2nd Baron HolmPatrick (361 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
was a brigade-major and formerly captain in the Lancers. He was mentioned in dispatches three times, and awarded the Military Cross in the 1915 Birthday
Mortimer Tollemache (258 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a captain in the Suffolk Regiment's Territorial Force and was mentioned in dispatches. "Mortimer Tollemache". www.cricketarchive.com. Retrieved 25 June
Tod Sweeney (1,133 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
mentioned in dispatches. He commanded the 1st Green Jackets (43rd and 52nd) in Borneo during the confrontation with Indonesia and was again mentioned
Sydney Herring (951 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
on its first tour. For his leadership at Pozières, Herring was mentioned in dispatches and awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO). At Messines
Percy William Woods (301 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
private in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in Egypt and was mentioned in dispatches. In February 1916, Woods was transferred to the 55th Battalion
John Hall (British Army officer) (500 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
year later. Though his actions in the Crimea led to his being mentioned in dispatches, becoming a KCB and officer of the Légion d'honneur, and receiving
Oliver Huyshe (319 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Royal Service Corps, this time as an acting captain. He was again mentioned in dispatches as having relinquished the rank of acting captain and reverted
Cecil Goodden (462 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the war, Goodden moved to the Royal Marines. He was once more mentioned in dispatches in December 1916, this time holding the rank of Temporary Lieutenant
Christopher Dilke (341 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
in the Royal Artillery. He became a lieutenant colonel and was mentioned in dispatches. In 1945 he was Press Controller in the west of Germany, with the
Nikolay Alexeyevich Orlov (475 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
siege of Silistria he led the charge that took the fortress, was mentioned in dispatches as showing exception bravery, and was awarded the Order of St.
Christopher Dilke (341 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
in the Royal Artillery. He became a lieutenant colonel and was mentioned in dispatches. In 1945 he was Press Controller in the west of Germany, with the
William Houston Stewart (1,572 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
1840–41, in HMS Carysfort, during which time he was wounded and mentioned in dispatches. He served as lieutenant on 28-gun frigate Volage from 29 June
Ralph Hancock (cricketer) (630 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
had been awarded the Distinguished Service Order and had been mentioned in dispatches. The same source records that he was survived by his parents, who
Eric G. Atkinson (956 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
Madre. Served France & Belgium 22 August 1914 to 14 March 1918. Mentioned in Dispatches London Gazette 28 December 1917. Served with 15th Kings Hussars
Algernon Langhorne (504 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
was present at the engagement of Matta and Kargha. He was again mentioned in dispatches and won the D.S.O. When Wilcocks was appointed to command the Northern
Walter Walker (British Army officer) (2,547 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
attention to detail enabled him to excel in this role. He was twice mentioned in dispatches for his role in the operations on the North West Frontier from
Charles Staveley (1,075 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
capture of the cemetery – the sole success achieved. Staveley was mentioned in dispatches (London Gazette, 4 July) and was made CB. He also received the
Charles Staveley (1,075 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
capture of the cemetery – the sole success achieved. Staveley was mentioned in dispatches (London Gazette, 4 July) and was made CB. He also received the
Emil Pickering (592 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
gallantry and an utter disregard of his own person" in 1917, and twice mentioned in dispatches, Pickering ended the war with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. When
Battle of New Orleans (11,490 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
The Battle of New Orleans was fought on January 8, 1815, between the British Army under Major General Sir Edward Pakenham and the United States Army under
John Cosh (565 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and took part in the landings in Italy in 1943 and 1944. He was mentioned in dispatches in 1945. After the second world war he went to Bristol to train
Thomas Boswall Beach (386 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Diamond Hill; and in Cape Colony. He was mentioned in dispatches in 1901, received the Queen's medal with seven clasps and the King's
George Kemball (677 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Assistant Quartermaster General for Intelligence, for which he was mentioned in dispatches and be brevetted to major. In 1898, he was promoted to major. In
William Henry Carmichael-Smyth (454 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
later served at the Battle of Deeg and Siege of Deeg where he was mentioned in dispatches. In 1805 he was present at the Siege of Bharatpur and after it
Hugh Daly (540 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
saw action in the Third Anglo-Burmese War, during which he was Mentioned in Dispatches. Daly was Superintendent of North Shan States between 1888 and
John Errol Chandos Aberdeen (1,132 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Major. On 6 March 1947, Major John Errol Chandos Aberdeen was mentioned in dispatches in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette and London Gazette for
Awards and decorations of the Indian Armed Forces (682 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Civilians working under or with the Armed Forces. Personnel can be mentioned in dispatches posthumously and multiple awards are also possible. A recipient
Operation Nicety (546 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
very satisfying to see the plan work so well. Captain Hurman was mentioned in dispatches for his efforts. John W Gordon "The Other Desert War" p.127 accessed
1945 Birthday Honours (New Zealand) (1,298 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
no. 24599. 22 June 1945. p. 4. Retrieved 15 May 2021. "Airmen mentioned in dispatches". The Press. Vol. 81, no. 24600. 23 June 1945. p. 6. Retrieved
Thomas Bladen Capel (1,971 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of the Nile. He impressed the admiral to such a degree, he was mentioned in dispatches as "a most excellent officer" and presented with the sword of the
Sebastião de Arriaga (476 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
again mentioned in dispatches by Dickson. Arriaga later saw action the Battles of the Nive (9–13 December 1813 and was again mentioned in dispatches by Dickson
Cross of Honour and Military Merit (115 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Individuals, units, and groups of people Clasps Palms for being mentioned in dispatches Established May 1951 Order of wear Next (higher) Military Medal
Frederick William Palmer (371 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Royal Air Force. He achieved the rank of Wing-Commander, and was mentioned in dispatches at the end of the war. He then returned to Malaya. He retired to
Edgar O'Ballance (572 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Sherwood Foresters on 19 January 1941. As a temporary Major he was mentioned in dispatches for service in Palestine between 27 March and 30 June 1948. He
Siege of Tortosa (1810–1811) (198 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
on the December 24 and December 28, 1810. These two feats were mentioned in dispatches. The French conquest of Aragon proceeded with the Battle of El
Osmond d'Avigdor-Goldsmid (275 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(1914–19). He reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was twice mentioned in dispatches. He served as High Sheriff of Kent in 1912, Chairman of the Jewish
Denis Cannan (269 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Second World War broke out, rising to the rank of captain and being mentioned in dispatches. He, as Denis Cannan, became a successful playwright and screenwriter
Expedition Cross (323 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Expedition Cross Expedition Cross with clasp for Timor 1942 and mentioned in dispatches crown. Below the cross are ribbon bars showing appurtenances for
Harold Taylor (Australian politician) (387 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
Gallipoli. He commanded the 27th Battery AIF from 1916 to 1917 and was mentioned in dispatches and wounded in 1917. He was then promoted to major and awarded
George Gater (1,035 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
despite its encirclement by German forces. He was wounded twice, mentioned in dispatches four times, awarded a DSO in the 1916 Birthday Honours when a temporary
C. Anthony Law (864 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
for engaging with enemy coastal convoys off France, and twice Mentioned-in-Dispatches. In 1944, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
HMS Penn (G77) (821 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
supplies of fuel into Grand Harbour, Valletta. Commander Swain was mentioned in dispatches and was also awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) for
2nd Commando Battalion (Belgium) (802 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
the drop on Stanleyville to recover hostages. The company was mentioned in dispatches. In March 1994, the 2nd Commando Battalion (with elements from
A. G. Forman (445 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
this time he commanded HMS Airdale and HMS Lookout (G32), was mentioned in dispatches in 1942, and became a Commander at the close of 1943, at this time
Backwell School (857 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
The School, Mr W. C. M. Cox was in the 1946 New Year Honours (Mentioned in Dispatches) he was Flight Lieutenant W. C. M. Cox (133777), RAFVR. In 2009
Pieter Grobbelaar (275 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
(DSO) 1939–45 Star Africa Star Italy Star War Medal 1939 – 1945 (Mentioned in Dispatches) (MID) Defence Medal (United Kingdom) Africa Service Medal (WWII)
Peter Wilson (bishop) (427 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
1919, he served as a chaplain in the Royal Armed Forces. He was mentioned in dispatches and awarded the military O.B.E. for his part in evacuating people
Hastings Harrington (344 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
HMAS Australia as Executive Officer, in which role he was again mentioned in dispatches, and in July 1944 he took command of the destroyer HMAS Quiberon
Frederick Spring (858 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
returned to the 33rd Brigade as its brigadier-general. He was Mentioned in Dispatches five times over the course of the war. He was also awarded the
Niwat Srisawat (187 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
win 1–0 in King's Cup. From the past to the present, Niwat was mentioned in dispatches as the legend striker of Thailand national football team. Niwat
Khan Bahadur Sher Jang (734 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
age of 32. In 1903-04 he accompanied the Tibet Mission, being mentioned in dispatches, and in 1905-06 served under the Foreign Department in the Persian
John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer (1,280 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
a captain in the Royal Scots Greys from 1944 to 1945, and was Mentioned in Dispatches. He landed in France the day after D-Day. He led a British Army
Alexandre Charles Joseph Ghislain d'Aubremé (1,083 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
3rd Netherlands division at the Battle of Waterloo (where he was mentioned in dispatches). He served as Minister of War under king William I of the Netherlands