my great grandpa was mentioned in dispatches and this is what the paper we have says. it is signed by winston churchill
now i just found out that he did this during the battle of the Somme. it was near the end of the battle when the germans were trying to push the British back to the beginning.
if you want to know the exact story go to http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/24124.195.html
scroll until you reach reply # 201. that is the story
now that i am at home here is exactly what is on the paper
Whitehall.S.W.
1st March 1919
now i just found out that he did this during the battle of the Somme. it was near the end of the battle when the germans were trying to push the British back to the beginning.
if you want to know the exact story go to http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/24124.195.html
scroll until you reach reply # 201. that is the story
now that i am at home here is exactly what is on the paper
the war of 1914- 1918
kingsown Scottish borderers
No. 20415 Pte.B. Chapman, 7th Bn..
was mentioned in a dispatch from
General Sir Douglas Haig. G.C.B, K.C.I.E, K.C.V.O, A.D.C.
dated 13th, November 1916.
for gallant and distinguished services in the Field.
I have it in command from the King to record His Majesty's
high appreciation of the services rendered.
Winston Churchhill (signature)
Secretary of State for War
War OfficeWhitehall.S.W.
1st March 1919