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Offline LibbyW

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Re: A 'DSC Medal' Problem!
« Reply #9 on: Saturday 18 February 06 23:18 GMT (UK) »
His name was Captain James Lee, he was master of the merchant ship SS Thessaly which sunk a German U-boat in 1817

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Perry:- Middlesex, Hertford, Essex.  Britton:- Middlesex, London, Gloucester.  Murray:- Lancashire.  Lee:- Liverpool.  Bennison:- Cumberland, Yorkshire? Robins:- Liverpool, London, Devon.  Procter:- Liverpool. Westhead :- Liverpool. Norman :- Essex, Suffolk. Kitchener:- Bedford, Middlesex. Marriage:- Middlesex. Chopping:- Hertford.

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Re: A 'DSC Medal' Problem!
« Reply #10 on: Sunday 19 February 06 09:00 GMT (UK) »
The London Gazette 17 November 1917

Cheltenham. The Gloucestershire Regiment.
Military History. Medal collector.

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Re: A 'DSC Medal' Problem!
« Reply #11 on: Sunday 19 February 06 11:28 GMT (UK) »
Ah, OldBraggs.

You were ahead of me there!

If you are near Kew, Libby, there may well be something more in the archives.

Good luck
Thudders
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Re: A 'DSC Medal' Problem!
« Reply #12 on: Sunday 19 February 06 14:17 GMT (UK) »
Wow, wow and double wow, for a slight moment I was speechless, how cool is that. (not me being speechless) the paper article, where did you get that and how do I get a copy? What are the chances of a pic of Captain James Lee do you think.

I have been discussing with hubby about coming to Kew, to be honest the idea terrifies me, but I've got to haven't I.

Thank you very much Braggers, Thudders and everyone

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Perry:- Middlesex, Hertford, Essex.  Britton:- Middlesex, London, Gloucester.  Murray:- Lancashire.  Lee:- Liverpool.  Bennison:- Cumberland, Yorkshire? Robins:- Liverpool, London, Devon.  Procter:- Liverpool. Westhead :- Liverpool. Norman :- Essex, Suffolk. Kitchener:- Bedford, Middlesex. Marriage:- Middlesex. Chopping:- Hertford.


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« Reply #13 on: Sunday 19 February 06 15:04 GMT (UK) »


Hi Libby!

Here's somebody else who was scared to go to Kew !! - maybe you can read this and send her a PM - I know she'd be happy to help you!!
By the way - she had a great time !!

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« Reply #14 on: Sunday 19 February 06 15:23 GMT (UK) »
Hi Libby,
go to page 3 of the linked document:
http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveViewFrameSetup.asp?IssueNumber=30386&pageNumber=1&SearchFor=rowland%20robinson%20barker&PageDuplicate=n&selMedalType=&selHonourType=

You can even print it off!!

I have been to Kew and I can promise you its not as daunting as you first think.  Happy hunting.

Thudders
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« Reply #15 on: Sunday 19 February 06 16:03 GMT (UK) »
Right thats it :
List
Stock up the cupboards with pizzas for the kids
Go to Kew (Travel lodge do some £10 rooms provided you book 21 days in advance)
I've written it down so I have to go now!!
Thank you very much for all the help. Greatly appreciated

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Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

Perry:- Middlesex, Hertford, Essex.  Britton:- Middlesex, London, Gloucester.  Murray:- Lancashire.  Lee:- Liverpool.  Bennison:- Cumberland, Yorkshire? Robins:- Liverpool, London, Devon.  Procter:- Liverpool. Westhead :- Liverpool. Norman :- Essex, Suffolk. Kitchener:- Bedford, Middlesex. Marriage:- Middlesex. Chopping:- Hertford.