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DACKOMBE (and variants) Forces War Records A DACOMB 1919 |
Below is the information for A DACOMB
First Name: A
Surname: Dacomb
Rank: Private
Service Number: R/41084
Gallantry Awards: Mentioned in Despatches
Mentioned in Despatches
This is the lowest form of recognition that was announced. The Mention in Despatches (M.I.D.) for a Soldier is not an award of a medal, but is a commendation of an act of gallantry or service. A Dacomb’s name would appear in the official report written by a Superior Officer and sent to the high command, in which is described the Soldier's gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy. This despatch is published in the London Gazette newspaper of the State, which has existed since 1665 and is still published today.
The phrase “Mentioned in Despatches” was used for the first time in a newspaper article by Winston Churchill on 6th October 1898. From the time of the Boer War, the Despatches were published in full or in part.
During World War One the citations published in the London Gazette did not usually give details of the place and date of the action for which awarded for security reasons. For most of these you need details from the War Office copy of the gazette. This can enable a search of the unit War Diary which will give a broader picture of the action for which A Dacomb was awarded the M.I.D. In general no recommendations for Mention in Despatches survive for the army during WW1.
A soldier could be mentioned in despatches more than once and in 1919 Army Order 166/1919 confirmed that individuals mentioned would receive a certificate, this included all British forces and Commonwealth Countries.
In 1920 the Army Order authorised the issue of an oak leaf emblem decoration to be pinned or sewn diagonally on to the ‘Victory’ medal ribbon. If no campaign medal is awarded, the oak leaf is worn on the left breast of the dress uniform. This would signify that A Dacomb had been ‘Mentioned in Despatches’.
Gazette Info: Gazette Issue 31152. Mentioned in Despatches. For gallant conduct and distinguished services rendered during the period from the 1st March to the 1st October 1918.
Gazette Date: 28/01/1919
Gazette Page: 1481
Service: British Army
Regiment: King's Royal Rifle Corps
Battalion: 3rd Battalion
Collection: Gazetted Awards and Mentions in Despatches
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