WW1 MM???

[sharren1837]

According to a contact through GR, a relative of mine won the MM in WW1.  However, i dont know what the MM is/was but im assuming it was a type of medal?? Would that  be correct?? What is the significane of the MM? i have to admit that im a novice when it comes the the military aspect of research.

The soldier was Albert HORNSEY (1886 - 1948) Born in Starbeck, died Harrogate  Parents Willam (1858 - ?) & Elizabeth (1854 - 1910) 

Siblings:

Charles Frederick b: 1889
Agnes Eva b: 1894
Florence Jane 1897 - 1975

All born Starbeck, Yorks & living at Old Beck St. Starbeck in 1901.  Albert was employed on the railways acc. to his MC in 1920.

im guessing that Albert & possibly Charles joined up in the Harrogate area, but ive no idea of their regiments etc.  So if anyone can help with further info it would be much appreciated.

Kind regards, Sharren

[jjq]

MM is the Military medal which was awarded from 1916 , for "distinguished service in the field" for lower ranks.

There is usually a mention of the name/date in the London Gazette, but no other details - at least there wasn't in the case of one of my relations who also got a MM.

For further information try the Long Long Trail website

www.1914-1918.net

I have found this very helpful with my First World War relations.



Jan


P.S. I am sure others will be able to tell you more - but you can download a copy of his Medal Index card from the National Archives website (£3-50)

[casalguidi]

The London Gazette Archive for the 20c can be searched online:

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/

Casalguidi

[manmack]

hiya sharren,heres your relative.
a hornsey
royal engineers
No 197365
sapper
medals are in WO372/23
i cant be sure about charles,there are six listed,but a good candidate could be this fella.
charles,r hornsey
royal engineers
No 184827
sapper
medals in WO372/10
mack

[OldBraggs]

His Majesty the KING lias been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned Non-commissioned Officers and Men: —

197365 Spr. A. Hornsey, R.E. (Starbech) awarded the Military Medal
(London Gazette 29 August 1918)

Steve

[jayhallwill566]

Hi Sharren

I have just come across this email on the Internet, and I am really interested as Charles Fredrick Hornsey is my paternal great grandfather.  My Dad has photo's of Albert in his uniform!! You are right Charles and Albert were both train drivers.  Charles moved from Harrogate to Newcastle he worked for the LNER and drove  The Mallard and Flying Scotsman.  My Dad was born in Newcastle, I just wondered if perhaps we are related?? Thanks Sharren

Regards

Jayne

[Salty]

Casalguidi,

I clicked your link and get a page which says that it cannot find it. Is it my browser or a wrong link?

Regards
Salty

[jayhallwill566]

I have to posted a link apart from the one tht I looked at originally. Are ou looking for a hornsey/hall

[casalguidi]

Salty, I have updated the link above.

Casalguidi