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Title: Frederick John Rowett mentioned in Despatches
Post by: Scathelock on Friday 11 April 25 10:00 BST (UK)

I appreciate this is a difficult one. I am trying to find some information on a Frederick John Rowett from Devonport (1866-1951). He became a chief stoker in the Royal Navy and had a long record of which I have information. But surprisingly a relative has found the small remains of a newspaper article, she believes from the Kentish Mercury that states he was mentioned in despatches. We have no date other than it was in August. I would appreciate any help in trying to find some more information.

Title: Re: Frederick John Rowett mentioned in Despatches
Post by: ShaunJ on Friday 11 April 25 15:04 BST (UK)

I can't find any mention of a MiD per se but I am wondering about this comment on his navy record:

Title: Re: Frederick John Rowett mentioned in Despatches
Post by: Scathelock on Friday 11 April 25 15:29 BST (UK)

Many thanks, ShaunJ, so I presume the date is 8th July 1917, which fits the publication in the local paper being in August.

Title: Re: Frederick John Rowett mentioned in Despatches
Post by: hanes teulu on Friday 11 April 25 15:30 BST (UK)

The Kentish Mercury is on line at British Newspaper Archive and FindMyPast - but only covers the period 1834-1910.

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/news/digital-archive/#:~:text=Home%20News%20Digital%20archive,browse%20the%20KM%20digital%20archive

The war period covered (but not free) but not clear if Kentish Mercury included?

Title: Re: Frederick John Rowett mentioned in Despatches
Post by: Scathelock on Friday 11 April 25 15:43 BST (UK)

Many thanks hanes teulu

Title: Re: Frederick John Rowett mentioned in Despatches
Post by: AllanUK on Friday 11 April 25 17:25 BST (UK)

No mention of a MiD in the London Gazette, likewise, a search of all newspapers has failed to come up with anything.