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The Baltic Medal (1854-1855)
The Baltic Medal (1854-1855)
The Baltic Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1856, for issue to officers and men of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Royal Sappers and Miners who served in Baltic Sea operations against Russia in the Baltic theatre of the Crimean War. The medal primarily covered naval actions but it was also awarded to 100 men or the Royal Sappers and Miners for their work in the demolition of Russian fortifications at Bomarsund and Sveaborg.
Medals
2102
The Barber of Lucknow
The Barber of Lucknow
Dr. Llewellyn-Jones is an historian with a particular interest in colonial India. She is Editor of Chowkidar, the journal of the British Association for Cemeteries in South Asia (BACSA).
Folios Mitchell Families
2103
The Battle of Passchendaele : 31 July - 6 Nov 1917 (39:20)
The Battle of Passchendaele : 31 July - 6 Nov 1917 (39:20)
Officially known as the Third Battle of Ypres, Passchendaele became infamous not only for the scale of casualties, but also for the mud.

Ypres was the principal town within a salient (or bulge) in the British lines and the site of two previous battles: First Ypres (October-November 1914) and Second Ypres (April-May 1915). Haig had long wanted a British offensive in Flanders and, following a warning that the German blockade would soon cripple the British war effort, wanted to reach the Belgian coast to destroy the German submarine bases there. On top of this, the possibility of a Russian withdrawal from the war threatened German redeployment from the Eastern front to increase their reserve strength dramatically.

The British were further encouraged by the success of the attack on Messines Ridge on 7 June 1917. Nineteen huge mines were exploded simultaneously after they had been placed at the end of long tunnels under the German front lines. The capture of the ridge inflated Haig's confidence and preparations began. Yet the flatness of the plain made stealth impossible: as with the Somme, the Germans knew an attack was imminent and the initial bombardment served as final warning. It lasted two weeks, with 4.5 million shells fired from 3,000 guns, but again failed to destroy the heavily fortified German positions.

The infantry attack began on 31 July. Constant shelling had churned the clay soil and smashed the drainage systems. The left wing of the attack achieved its objectives but the right wing failed completely. Within a few days, the heaviest rain for 30 years had turned the soil into a quagmire, producing thick mud that clogged up rifles and immobilised tanks. It eventually became so deep that men and horses drowned in it.

On 16 August the attack was resumed, to little effect. Stalemate reigned for another month until an improvement in the weather prompted another attack on 20 September. The Battle of Menin Road Ridge, along with the Battle of Polygon Wood on 26 September and the Battle of Broodseinde on 4 October, established British possession of the ridge east of Ypres.

Further attacks in October failed to make much progress. The eventual capture of what little remained of Passchendaele village by British and Canadian forces on 6 November finally gave Haig an excuse to call off the offensive and claim success.

However, Passchendaele village lay barely five miles beyond the starting point of his offensive. Having prophesied a decisive success, it had taken over three months, 325,000 Allied and 260,000 German casualties to do little more than make the bump of the Ypres salient somewhat larger. In Haig's defence, the rationale for an offensive was clear and many agreed that the Germans could afford the casualties less than the Allies, who were being reinforced by America's entry into the war. Yet Haig's decision to continue into November remains deeply controversial and the arguments, like the battle, seem destined to go on and on.
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The Battleship HMS Hood
The Battleship HMS Hood
HMS Hood, the 'Mighty Hood' as she was popularly known in the Royal Navy, was the largest warship in the world on commissioning in 1920 and a symbol of imperial strength throughout the inter-war years. Her sinking in one of the most famous naval engagements in history, against the German battleship Bismarck, has etched itself on Britain's popular memory.

On 19 May 1941 HMS Hood sailed with the brand new battleship Prince of Wales to intercept the German battleship Bismarck that was attempting to break out into the North Atlantic. Bismarck and her compatriot, the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen, were shadowed on radar by the Norfolk and Suffolk which reported their position to Admiral Holland in Hood. In the Denmark Strait on the morning of 24 May Holland ordered his ships to close the range and shortly before 0600 both sides opened fire. The Bismarck's fifth salvo hit the Hood amidships penetrating the secondary armament magazine. The detonation spread to the main magazine resulting in a catastrophic explosion which tore the ship in half. Only three of her 1418 crew survived.

The loss of the navy's flagship in such dramatic circumstances and the appalling loss of life were greeted with profound shock in Britain. Prime Minister Winston Churchill famously signalled to the fleet 'The Bismarck must be sunk at all costs.' Crippled by Fleet Air Arm aircraft, Bismarck was engaged by the battleships King George V and Rodney on the morning of 27 May before being sunk with torpedoes. The destruction of the Mighty Hood had been avenged after one of the most dramatic chases in naval history.

Ack: Paraphrased from an article from the Royal Navy
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2105
The Bricknell Boys in Australia
The Bricknell Boys in Australia
(L to R: Frank; Arthur; John (father); George; Fred
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2106
The Brig 'Amelia' in 1850
The Brig 'Amelia' in 1850
This is a picture of the Brig 'Amelia' on which William Furneaux was learning his trade and was an apprentice on the night of Sunday 7 April 1861 (the 1861 UK census). The picture is dated 17 February 1850.
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2107
The British War Medal 1914-1920
The British War Medal 1914-1920
The British War Medal, instituted on 29 July 1919, was awarded to men who had provided service during and immediately after the First World War.

Initially intended to cover the period 1914-18 it was subsequently extended to those who had given additional service during 1919-20, typically in mine clearance and participation in operations in Russia, the Baltic, Siberia and the Black and Caspian Seas.

Royal Navy servicemen were required to have served for a period of at least 28 days before they were deemed eligible for the British War Medal (or to have lost their lives before then). Men who had enlisted with the O.M.F.C. but who had not seen action were not awarded the medal.

The 36mm medal was circular and made of silver. A bust of King George V featured on the obverse; St George on horseback was on the reverse of the medal, riding over the Prussian shield and skull and crossbones. The dates 1914 and 1918 also featured on the medal's reverse.

Although no additional Bar was made available, there were initial plans to permit such additional awards. Once it became clear however that both the army and navy intended to recommend sizeable numbers the idea was dropped.

In total some 5,670,170 BWMs were awarded, including 110,000 bronze medals awarded to Chinese, Indian and Maltese personnel who had served in labour battalions. Of the wider total approximately 600,000 BWMs were awarded to servicemen from Britain's colonies and dominions.
Medals
2108
The Clipper 'Parramatta'
The Clipper 'Parramatta'
No of pieces: 170

Difficulty level: Medium
Jigsaw Puzzles
2109
The Defence Medal (WW2)
The Defence Medal (WW2)
The Defence Medal was awarded for service in the forces in non-operational areas subjected to air attack or closey threatened for at least three years service in Great Britain until 8th May 1945 or one year in territories overseas until 2 September 1945. In the case of mine and bomb disposal units the time qualification was three months and Canadians serving for one year in Newfoundland were eligible and persons serving for six months in Hong Kong were also eligible. Service in West Africa, Palestine and India, other than operational air crew, qualified also for this award. Those awarded the George Cross or the George Medal for civil defence received this award and the Home Guard also qualified for this award.

Owing to the terms of reference, it was not unusual to find a person with this award who had never heard a shot fired, but a person with only the Defence Medal, for example, whilst serving in the rescue services in London, also earned this award. Only the man who wears this award knows why it was earned.

The award has the coinage head of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse shows the Royal Crown resting above a small oak tree and flanked by two heraldic lions. The dates 1939 and 1945 appear in the top left and right respectively on the reverse, whilst beneath are the words THE DEFENCE MEDAL. The Medal is made of a Cupro-Nickel combination. The Canadian versions however, were made of ".800 fine" silver.
Medals
2110
The Distinguished Conduct Medal
The Distinguished Conduct Medal
The Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) was instituted in 1854 and is the oldest British award for gallantry. It was awarded to non commissioned officers and other ranks of the Army for distinguished conduct in the field.

In 1993, the DCM was replaced in the UK by the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. Bars were awarded for subsequent distinguished acts.
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The Distinguished Flying Cross
The Distinguished Flying Cross
The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy".

The award was established on 3 June 1918, shortly after the formation of the RAF. It was originally awarded to air force commissioned officers and to Warrant Officers. During the Second World War it was also awarded to Royal Artillery officers from the British Army serving on attachment to the RAF as pilots-cum-artillery directors. Since the Second World War, the award has been open to army and naval aviation officers, and since 1993 to other ranks as well; the Distinguished Flying Medal, previously awarded to other ranks, has been discontinued. Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "DFC". A bar is added to the ribbon for holders of the DFC who received a second award.

During the Great War, a total of approximately 1,100 DFCs were awarded, with 70 first bars and 3 second bars. During the Second World War, 20,354 DFCs were awarded (the most of any award), with approximately 1,550 first bars and 45 second bars. Honorary awards were made on 964 occasions to aircrew from other non-commonwealth countries.
Medals
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The Distinguished Service Cross
The Distinguished Service Cross
The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is a third level military decoration awarded to officers, and (since 1993) other ranks, of the British Armed Forces, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and British Merchant Navy and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries.

The DSC, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of "... gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea."

The award was originally created in 1901 as the Conspicuous Service Cross, for award to warrant and junior officers ineligible for the DSO. It was renamed the Distinguished Service Cross in October 1914, eligibility being extended to all naval officers (commissioned and warrant) below the rank of Lieutenant Commander. In 1931, the award was made available to members of the Merchant Navy and in 1940 eligibility was further extended to non-naval personnel (British Army and Royal Air Force) serving aboard a British vessel. Since the 1993 review of the honours system, as part of the drive to remove distinctions of rank in awards for bravery, the Distinguished Service Medal, formerly the third level decoration for ratings, has been discontinued. The DSC now serves as the third level award for gallantry at sea for all ranks.

Since 1916, bars have been awarded to the DSC in recognition of the performance of further acts of gallantry meriting the award. Recipients are entitled to the postnominal letters DSC.
Medals
2113
The family of James Arthur COX
The family of James Arthur COX
The following comments provided by James Cox, Ontario, Canada.

The children's mother "Minnie Elizabeth Williams" is most likely the woman on the right. The woman on the left looks like her younger sister "Caroline Williams" Their uniforms look like Red Cross, St John's Ambulance or military.

The following was written on the back of the picture:

"This is taken after 3 years of neglect. I kidnapped them out of school the day after I arrived in England"
"Jimmy, Olive, Cyril taken 6 months ago when I took them away".
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2114
The France and Germany Star (WW2)
The France and Germany Star (WW2)
The France and Germany Star was awarded for operational services in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany between June 6th, 1944 (D-Day) and the May 8th, 1945, (the German surrender). Operational service in the Royal and Merchant Navies in the English Channel, North Sea and Bay of Biscay in connection with the campaign in Northern Europe also qualified. Naval service off the coast of the South of France did not qualify for this award, but qualified for the Italy Star.

RAF aircrews having taken part in an operational sortie over Europe between June 6th, 1944 and May 8th, 1945 as well as aircrews who flew operations over Europe from Mediterranean bases did not qualify for this award either but for the Italy Star.

Personnel qualifying for the France and Germany Star and the Atlantic Star, only received the first award with a suitably inscribed bar for the second attached to the ribbon.
Medals
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The George Cross
The George Cross
The George Cross ranks with the Victoria Cross as the nation's highest award for gallantry, and was instituted in 1940 to recognise actions of supreme gallantry in circumstances for which the Victoria Cross was not appropriate.

Thus, it may be awarded to civilians, as well as members of the Armed Forces for acts of gallantry not in the presence of the enemy, including, for example, military explosive ordnance disposal personnel. It was also famously awarded to the Island of Malta for its collective gallantry during the Second World War. It is awarded "for acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger."
Medals
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The German Battleship 'Bismarck'
The German Battleship 'Bismarck'
In 1939, the German navy launched the 823-foot battleship Bismarck at Hamburg, the largest warship commissioned at the time.

Adolf Hitler hoped that the state of the art Bismarck would herald the rebirth of the German surface battle fleet. However, after the outbreak of war, Britain closely guarded ocean routes from Germany to the Atlantic Ocean, and only U-boats moved freely through the war zone.

In May 1941, the order was given for the Bismarck to break out into the Atlantic. Once in the safety of the open ocean, the battleship would be almost impossible to track down; all the while wreaking havoc on Allied convoys to Britain. Learning of its movement, Britain sent almost the entire British home fleet in pursuit.

On May 24, the British battle cruiser Hood and battleship Prince of Wales intercepted it near Iceland. In a ferocious battle, the Hood exploded and sank, and all but three of the crewmen were killed.

The Bismarck escaped, but because it was leaking fuel, it fled for occupied France. On May 26, it was sighted and crippled by British aircraft, and on May 27, three British warships descended on the Bismarck and finished it off. The German death toll was over 2,000.
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2118
The Harper Orphans
The Harper Orphans
Following the untimely deaths of parents Katie Harper (nee Breakspear) in 1924 and then Fred Harper in 1925, the four children of the family, Edwin, Fred, William and Josephine were left orphaned. This is their story assembled from the Müller's Orphanage files.
Folios Mitchell Families
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The Indian Mutiny Medal (with Dehli Clasp)
The Indian Mutiny Medal (with Dehli Clasp)
The Indian Mutiny Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1858, for issue to officers and men of British and Indian units who served in operations in suppression of the Indian Mutiny.

The medal was initially sanctioned for award to those troops who had been engaged in action against the mutineers. However in 1868 the award was extended to all those who had borne arms or who had been under fire, including such people as members of the Indian judiciary and the Indian civil service, who were caught up in the fighting. Some 290,000 medals were awarded.

The obverse of the medal depicts the head of a young Queen Victoria and bears the inscription Victoria Regina. The reverse shows a helmeted Britannia holding a wreath in her right hand and a union shield on her left arm. She is standing in front of a lion. The words "India 1857-1858" are inscribed on the reverse of the medal. The ribbon is white with two scarlet stripes.

Five clasps were authorised, though the maximum awarded to any one man was four. The medal was issued without a clasp to those who served but were not eligible for a clasp. The vast majority of these awards were made to those who became entitled to the medal as a result of the 1868 extensions of eligibility.
Medals
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The Industrial History of Stroud
The Industrial History of Stroud
MFO Wiki Articles
2121
The Italy Star
The Italy Star
A campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in the WW2. It was awarded for operational service (on land) in Italy, Greece, Yugoslavia, Pantelleria, the Aegean area and Dodecanese Islands, and Elba at any time between 11 June 1943 and 8 May 1945. Other areas to qualify for the award are: Sicily - between 11 June 1943 - 17 August 1943, Sardinia - between 11 June 1943 - 19 September 1943 and Corsica - between 11 June 1943 - 4 October 1943. Royal and Merchant Navy service in the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea and operations in and around the Dodecanese Islands, Corsica, Greece, Sardinia and Yugoslavia after 11 June 1943 would qualify. The 6 months service for the 1939-45 had to be earned, before service could count towards the Italy Star.
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The King's / Queen's Police Medal
The King's / Queen's Police Medal
In 1909, His Majesty King Edward VII, recognised that police officers and firemen faced great danger and displayed exceptional gallantry in the course of their duties, similar to the Military. He therefore instituted "The King's Police Medal", which was approved on July 7th, 1909 and published in the London Gazette on July 9th, 1909 to reward "courage and devotion to duty in the Police & Fire Services of the UK and Overseas Dominions."
Recognising the bravery of the firemen during the Blitz, the medal was re-titled "The King's Police and Fire Service Medal" in 1940. Now the abbreviation became 'KPFSM'. From 1950, the gallantry medals were only awarded posthumously and all awards were discontinued in 1954, when separate awards were established.
Medals
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The Last Post recorded live from the Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper, Belgium.
The Last Post recorded live from the Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper, Belgium.
The Last Post is played daily at 20H00 at the Menin Gate Memorial by buglers of the local Fire Brigade. Apart from the WW2 war years when it was forbidden by the Germans, this event has taken place every day since the memorial was built in 1927. This recording is a live recording made during 2004.
Recordings
2124
The Mercantile Marine War Medal (WW1)
The Mercantile Marine War Medal (WW1)
The medal was established in 1919.

The Board of Trade awarded this campaign medal, the Mercantile Marine War Medal, to people who had served in the Merchant Navy and who had made a voyage through a war zone or danger zone during the 1914-1918 war.

It was a circular bronze medal. It was 1.42 inches in diameter. On the obverse (front) there was an effigy of King George V facing to the left with the words GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:.

The reverse of the medal has a laurel wreath around the rim with an image of a merchant ship on a stormy sea with an enemy submarine and an old sailing ship to the right of the merchant ship. The inscription on this side of the medal is FOR WAR SERVICE/MERCANTILE MARINE 1914-1918.
Reverse of the Mercantile Marine War Medal.

The ribbon (1.25 inches wide) is green on the left and red on the right with a thin white line in the centre between the two. The green and red colours of the ribbon represent the starboard and port running lights of a ship with the centre white colour being representative of the masthead steaming light.

133,135 Mercantile Marine War Medals were awarded.
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The Military Cross
The Military Cross
Awarded to all ranks of the RN, RM, Army, and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land.

The award was created in 1914 for commissioned officers of the substantive rank of Captain or below and for Warrant Officers. In 1931 the award was extended to Majors and also to members of the Royal Air Force for actions on the ground.

Since the 1993 review of the honours system, as part of the drive to remove distinctions of rank in awards for bravery, the Military Medal, formerly the third-level decoration for other ranks, has been discontinued. The MC now serves as the third-level award for gallantry on land for all ranks of the British Armed Forces.

Bars are awarded to the MC in recognition of the performance of further acts of gallantry meriting the award. Recipients are entitled to the postnominal letters MC.
Medals
2126
The Mitre, Witheridge
The Mitre, Witheridge
Built by the Benson family in 1840 with the intention of catching the passing trade brought about by the opening of the new Turnpike Road, Aston House, later to be renamed The Mitre, was on the site previously occupied by Hodge's Tenement demolished to make way for the new building. Unfortunately, with the rebuilding of the Angel Hotel following a fire in 1830, no advantage accrued to the new business as the Angel had been in the perfect position to take advantage of any increased traffic, and they had cornered the market.

A major fire having destroyed the vicarage, the Benson Family decided to make use the Mitre as a replacement vicarage, and it was to continue in this role for the next 40 years until the construction of the new vicarage in the 1880s. After the family moved out, the Mitre, still owned by Rev. J.P. Benson, became Mitre Farm and operated as a Dairy for some years, and it was certainly a dairy in 1894, when Charles Frost was the Dairyman.

Mrs Burgess recalls that her mother had two sisters, Harriet, who married Mr Amos Maire, and Kate, who married Mr Charles Partridge. Before their marriage, Charles Maire and their brother Charles, who had a clubfoot, took on the Mitre as a dairy, and the Directory of 1902 shows Mrs Harriet Maire as the Dairyman. In the Directory of 1930, it was still operating as a Dairy with Reginald Manley listed as the Dairyman.

In 1936, Miss Benson offered it to the village, together with 23 acres of land, as an endowment for a public hall. This offer after careful consideration was not accepted, but when in 1944, the family repeated the offer it was accepted and John Benson gave The Mitre Farm, consisting of a Cottage, farm buildings and 29 acres of land to trustees, Rev J A S Castlehow and Ernest Hutchings. This gift was for the expressed purpose of setting up a Charitable Trust to provide social and recreational facilities for the inhabitants of Witheridge, and its immediate neighbourhood. The trustees formed the Mitre Club, and the first committee contained representatives of many interested parties.

Later it was realised that the Mitre would not make a village hall, if only because there was no big function room. The trustees therefore sold the Mitre and all the land, with the exception of one field known as Way's Field and originally as First Lime Close. The money from the sale was invested in the name of the Witheridge Parish Hall.

Finally, in the 1970s the Mitre became a pub thereby fulfilling the role for which it had originally been built, and in the process providing a good and congenial base for local skittles, darts and pool teams. (Visit the Mitre Inn Website)
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2127
The National Sanitorium for Consumptive Diseases - Bournemouth, Dorset
The National Sanitorium for Consumptive Diseases - Bournemouth, Dorset
The Sanitorium was built in 1855 at Bournemouth because of the healthy atmosphere of the region. It was a prominent centre for the treatment of Tuberculosis. George Nelson was a patient there at the time of the 1901 UK Census.
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The Next of Kin Memorial Plaque awarded to the family of Walter David Monger for service during WW1.
The Next of Kin Memorial Plaque awarded to the family of Walter David Monger for service during WW1.
This plaque, often known as 'The Death Plaque', 'The Widow's Penny' or 'The Death Penny' takes the form of a bronze medallion, 121mm (about 5 inches) in diameter. 1,355,000 plaques were issued to the next-of-kin of the deceased. Altogether, a total of 450 tonnes of bronze was used in their casting. They continued to be issued into the 1930s to commemorate people who died as a consequence of the war.
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The Parish of Aberystruth, Monmouthshire, Wales
The Parish of Aberystruth, Monmouthshire, Wales
Part of the old Welsh coal mining region, the parish no longer exists, but at one time included several coal mining communities. This folio provides details of some of those places.
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The Sad Case of Olive Mitchell
The Sad Case of Olive Mitchell
Written by Lynne Cleaver, an expert researcher from
Tetbury, in Gloucestershire, England
Folios Mitchell Families
2132
The ship 'Java' (1811-1839)
The ship "Java" (1811-1839)
The ship "Java" at anchor in Gibraltar prior to her scrapping in 1939. For more information, see this folio article.
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2133
The Silver War Badge (WW1)
The Silver War Badge (WW1)
The Silver War Badge was issued in the United Kingdom to service personnel who had been honourably discharged due to wounds or sickness during World War I. The badge, sometimes known as the Discharge Badge, Wound Badge or Services Rendered Badge, was first issued in September 1916, along with an official certificate of entitlement.

The sterling silver lapel badge was intended to be worn in civilian clothes. It had been the practice of some women to present white feathers to apparently able-bodied young men who were not wearing the King's uniform. The badge was to be worn on the right breast while in civilian dress, it was forbidden to wear on a military uniform.

The badge bears the royal cipher of GRI (for Georgius Rex Imperator; George, King and Emperor) and around the rim "For King and Empire; Services Rendered". Each badge was uniquely numbered on the reverse. The War Office made it known that they would not replace Silver War Badges if they went missing, however if one was handed into a police station then it would be returned to the War Office. If the original recipient could be traced at his or her discharge address then the badge would be returned.

A very similar award, known as the King's Badge, was issued in World War II. Although each was accompanied by a certificate, issues of this latter award were not numbered.
Medals
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The Sinking of HMS Aboukir: 22 September 1914
The Sinking of HMS Aboukir: 22 September 1914
This German postcard commemorates the sinking of 3 ships of the Royal Navy by the German Submarine, U-9. On the left is HMS Aboukir on which Robert Tritton was serving. On the right is HMS Hogue. HMS Cressy was also torpedoed and sunk. The inset photograph (top left) is of Lieutenant Otto Weddigen, Commander of the U-Boat.

All three ships were taken by complete surprise as they weren't expecting submarines in that area at that time. The entire battle had lasted less than two hours, and cost the British three warships, 62 officers and 1,397 ratings. This incident established the U-boat as a major weapon in the conduct of naval warfare.
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The sinking of the SS Marquette.
The sinking of the SS Marquette.
John Patrick Tunkin drowned when the SS Marquette was sunk by an enemy torpedo on October 23rd, 1915. This is the story of that fateful day.
MFO Wiki Articles
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The Story of Little Jack Horner
The Story of Little Jack Horner
Little Jack and his association with Mells, Somerset
Folios
2137
The story of the ship 'Java'.
The story of the ship "Java".
Details the voyage from Plymouth, England to South Australia that started in 1839 and carried 500 new settlers, including the Crabb families, to a new and challenging life on the other side of the world.
Folios Mitchell Families
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The Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross was - and remains to the present day - the highest British military award for gallantry, awarded for "most conspicuous bravery, a daring or pre-eminent act of valour, self sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy".

Established during Queen Victoria's reign in February 1856 some 633 Victoria Crosses (known as the V.C.) were awarded during the First World War. Two of these comprised Bars - that is, an award of a second Victoria Cross to a current holder: to Arthur Martin-Leake in 1914 and Noel Chavasse in 1917 respectively. Of these Chavasse earned both V.C.s during the First World War, although the second was posthumously awarded.

Of the 633 V.C.s awarded during the First World War 187 were issued posthumously to men killed during their act of heroism. Prior to the outbreak of war in 1914 522 V.C.s had been awarded; by contrast just 182 were issued during the Second World War.

There are two instances of the Victoria Cross being awarded to father and son (although never during the same conflict). No woman has ever been awarded the V.C.

In 1921 the Victoria Cross was awarded to America's Unknown Warrior, laid on the tomb in Arlington Cemetery by Admiral Sir David Beatty on Armistice Day 1921.

A recommendation for the V.C. was issued at regimental level and had to be backed by three separate witnesses. From there the recommendation was passed up the military hierarchy until it reached first the Secretary of State for War and then King George V (who personally presented the award). A full 12 V.C.s were awarded for outstanding acts of bravery rendered during the Allied landings at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.

The obverse of the medal featured the royal crown surmounted by a lion with a ribbon underneath bearing the legend 'For Valour'. The reverse of the medal was engraved with the name of the recipient, together with the name of his regiment and the date of the action for which the award was presented.

The award of a Victoria Cross - each of which was produced by Hancocks and Co of London - was published in the London Gazette, accompanied by the relevant citation.
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The Victory Medal 1914-1918
The Victory Medal 1914-1918
The Inter-Allied Victory Medal (generally referred to simply as the Victory Medal or as the Allied War Medal) was instituted following an agreement by fourteen Allied powers in March 1919.

Intended as a means of providing for a single medal across each of the Allies (removing the need for an exchange of Allied medals, although individual nations issued medals with slight variations), the medal was made from yellow bronze and was 36mm in diameter. The ribbon was officially described as "two rainbows with red in the centre".

The obverse of the medal depicted the winged figure of Victory with her left arm extended while her right held a palm branch. The reverse of the medal contained the legend The Great / War For / Civilization / 1914-1919 across four lines, surrounded by a wreath.

The medal was awarded to all those who had served in the armed forces, as well as to civilians contracted to the armed services, and to those who served in military hospitals on the various battlefronts during wartime. Members of the British Naval Mission to Russia during 1919-20 and men involved in North Sea mine clearance operations were similarly eligible for the medal.

In Britain (and among her colonies and dominions) the Victory Medal was always awarded in concert with another medal, usually the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star or British War Medal.

No additional Bar was available to accompany the Victory Medal, although men Mentioned-in-Despatches wore an oak-leaf emblem along with the medal.
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The War Medal 1939-45
The War Medal 1939-45
The War Medal 1939–1945 was a British decoration awarded to those who had served in the Armed Forces or Merchant Navy full-time for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. In the Merchant Navy, the 28 days must have been served at sea. It is sometimes described as the "Victory Medal" for WW2, although that is not its correct name
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THEOPHILUS, Albert Evan (1911-1991)
THEOPHILUS, Albert Evan (1911-1991)
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THEOPHILUS, Elisha (1854-1923)
THEOPHILUS, Elisha (1854-1923)
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This building was the premises of the Cox Brothers (Edward and George) who ran their Seed Merchants business from here for nearly 40 years.
This building was the premises of the Cox Brothers (Edward and George) who ran their Seed Merchants business from here for nearly 40 years.
The building still stands but it now appears to have been converted into "Chocolateria San Churro" (a churros café).
To see the building as it looked when the Cox's were there, click here
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2144
This is a photo of the cottage in Luckington that Arthur and Nora shared
This is a photo of the cottage in Luckington that Arthur and Nora shared
Photos Mitchell Families
2145
THOMAS, Julie and MILLSON, Anita (née NOWELL, Sisters)
THOMAS, Julie and MILLSON, Anita (née NOWELL, Sisters)
Photo taken 21 September 2013
Photos Mitchell Families
2146
THORBURN [Chapman], Christina and family. Four generations.
THORBURN [Chapman], Christina and family. Four generations.
From left to right, Christina Chapman (nee Thorburn; Frederick Chapman, (son); Elizabeth Thorburn (nee Witham),(mother); baby Lesley Chapman (grandaughter). As baby Lesley was born in 1930, this photograph was probably taken not long after that.
Photos
2147
THORBURN [Chapman], Christina with Lesley Chapman
THORBURN [Chapman], Christina with Lesley Chapman
This photograph, probably taken around 1933, is of Christina Chapman (known affectionately as 'Little Nan', due to her severe curvature of the spine) with her grand-daughter, Lesley Chapman, at the beach.
Photos
2148
THORBURN, John Myles and Mary Ann (née FARRO): Headstone
THORBURN, John Myles and Mary Ann (née FARRO): Headstone
Headstones Mitchell Families
2149
THORBURN, Robert Hogg and wife, Catherine Annie (née O'Grady)
THORBURN, Robert Hogg and wife, Catherine Annie (née O'Grady)
Photos Mitchell Families
2150
THORBURN, Sarah Rose
THORBURN, Sarah Rose
Photo taken in the early 1970s.
Photos
2151
Ticket to the Grand Farewell Ball, Paris 1945
Ticket to the Grand Farewell Ball, Paris 1945
On the left of this pair of images is a scan of a ticket to the Farewell Ball held at the Theatre Municipal, Paris on 18 Sep 1945. This was organised by the RAF prior to the return of service personnel to the UK towards the end of 1945.

On the right, is a scan of the handwritten message on the back of the ticket. It reads: "18/9/1945. To Julia with love and kisses from Alan P Speed", and ... "At the corner of Rue Royale and St Honore at 11.30". (NB: Lorna was AKA Julie or Julia.)
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2152
At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. You must register/log in to see this item.
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2153
TOET (nee BREURKES), Geertruida Violet Louise (1914-1999)
TOET (nee BREURKES), Geertruida Violet Louise (1914-1999)
Translation from Dutch (Literal)

"In Our Hearts
Furthermore, You Live"
Headstones Mitchell Families
2154
TOGHILL, Arthur Thomas: Appearance in Court on 3 Nov 1920
TOGHILL, Arthur Thomas: Appearance in Court on 3 Nov 1920
Documents Mitchell Families
2155
TOGHILL, Arthur Thomas: Appearance in Court on 30 Dec 1921
TOGHILL, Arthur Thomas: Appearance in Court on 30 Dec 1921
Documents Mitchell Families
2156
TOGHILL, Joseph (in his military uniform)
TOGHILL, Joseph (in his military uniform)
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TOGHILL, Louisa Ellen with son, Percy Toghill
TOGHILL, Louisa Ellen with son, Percy Toghill
This photograph was taken c.1910 when Percy was about 1 year of age. It was taken on the occasion of a visit that his mother Louisa made to Fanny Pope. Fanny was bringing up Percy after he was abandoned to her shortly after his birth.
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TOGHILL, Percy with spouse Mabel Franklin
TOGHILL, Percy with spouse Mabel Franklin
This photograph was taken on the occasion of the marriage of Percy Toghill to Mabel Franklin in 1940.
Photos
2159
TOGHILL, Thomas and his wife, Emily (née LACEY)
TOGHILL, Thomas and his wife, Emily (née LACEY)
Photos
2160
Topsham Cemetery Chapel, Elm Grove Road, Topsham, Devon
Topsham Cemetery Chapel, Elm Grove Road, Topsham, Devon
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2161
Torquay, Devonshire England: Abbey Crescent and Rock Walks in 1880
Torquay, Devonshire England: Abbey Crescent and Rock Walks in 1880
Postcards
2162
Torquay, Devonshire England: St Luke's Church from Croft Road in 1880
Torquay, Devonshire England: St Luke's Church from Croft Road in 1880
Postcards
2163
Torquay, Devonshire England: Vane Hill from Waldon Hill in 1880
Torquay, Devonshire England: Vane Hill from Waldon Hill in 1880
Postcards
2164
Torquay, Devonshire England: Victoria Parade from the Pier in 1880
Torquay, Devonshire England: Victoria Parade from the Pier in 1880
Postcards
2165
Torquay, Devonshire England: Waldon Hill and Harbour from the Pier (1880)
Torquay, Devonshire England: Waldon Hill and Harbour from the Pier (1880)
Postcards
2166
Torquay, Devonshire, England: The Harbour 1890
Torquay, Devonshire, England: The Harbour 1890
Postcards
2167
Torquay, Devonshire, England: Torquay Harbour, 1890
Torquay, Devonshire, England: Torquay Harbour, 1890
Postcards
2168
At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. You must register/log in to see this item.
Documents
2169
Totnes, Devonshire, England: East Gate in 1905
Totnes, Devonshire, England: East Gate in 1905
Postcards
2170
Totnes, Devonshire, England: Fore Street
Totnes, Devonshire, England: Fore Street
Postcards
2171
Totnes, Devonshire, England: Landing Place on the River Dart
Totnes, Devonshire, England: Landing Place on the River Dart
Postcards
2172
Totnes, Devonshire, England: Royal Seven Stars Hotel in Fore Street (1905)
Totnes, Devonshire, England: Royal Seven Stars Hotel in Fore Street (1905)
Postcards
2173
Totnes, Devonshire, England: The Guildhall c.1920
Totnes, Devonshire, England: The Guildhall c.1920
Postcards
2174
Totnes, Devonshire, England: Totnes (probably from Sharpam Road)
Totnes, Devonshire, England: Totnes (probably from Sharpam Road)
Postcards
2175
Totnes, Devonshire, England: Totnes from Sharpam road
Totnes, Devonshire, England: Totnes from Sharpam road
Postcards
2176
TOZER Frederick Thomas: Family Home in 1911 - 19 Third Avenue, Devonport
TOZER Frederick Thomas: Family Home in 1911 - 19 Third Avenue, Devonport
Photos
2177
TOZER, Agnes: Conviction
TOZER, Agnes: Conviction
This article was reported in a number of local newspapers. This clip, dated 23 March 1815, comes from the "Exeter Flying Post".
Documents
2178
TOZER, Alexander: Granting of Freedom of the City of London (1797)
TOZER, Alexander: Granting of Freedom of the City of London (1797)
Documents
2179
TOZER, Alfred (1831-1911)
TOZER, Alfred (1831-1911)
Photos Mitchell Families
2180
TOZER, Alfred Robert (1853-1906)
TOZER, Alfred Robert (1853-1906)
Photos Mitchell Families
2181
TOZER, Briton George: Military Service
TOZER, Briton George: Military Service
Documents Mitchell Families
2182
TOZER, Charles (1902-1980)
TOZER, Charles (1902-1980)
Photos Mitchell Families
2183
TOZER, Robert (1799-1877)
TOZER, Robert (1799-1877)
Photos Mitchell Families
2184
TOZER, William (1877-1936)
TOZER, William (1877-1936)
Photos Mitchell Families
2185
TOZER, William (Bill) (1927-2005)
TOZER, William (Bill) (1927-2005)
Photos Mitchell Families
2186
TOZER, William Henry - Challenge of Birth Legitimacy, 1924
TOZER, William Henry - Challenge of Birth Legitimacy, 1924
This document is the challenge made by Robert & Christopher Drew to the legitimacy of the birth of William Tozer to Mary Jane Winsor. It declares that as Mary Jane Winsor was unmarried, the corrected registration of the birth should read the name as William Henry Winsor.

The underlying reason for this challenge is unknown and neither is the relationship between the Drews and the Winsors or Tozers. William would have been 61 years of age at the time the challenge was made.
Documents
2187
TREVELYAN, Sir Walter Claverley
TREVELYAN, Sir Walter Claverley
Photos Mitchell Families
2188
TRIPE, William Borrowdale: Obituary
TRIPE, William Borrowdale: Obituary
Folios
2189
TRUSCOTT, Reginald and spouse PARTRIDGE, Elizabeth
TRUSCOTT, Reginald and spouse PARTRIDGE, Elizabeth
Photos
2190
TRUSCOTT, Reginald and spouse PARTRIDGE, Elizabeth
TRUSCOTT, Reginald and spouse PARTRIDGE, Elizabeth
This photograph was taken on the occasion of their wedding on 1 June 1940, in Paignton, Devon
Photos
2191
At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. You must register/log in to see this item.
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2192
TUNKIN, Leslie Ronald and wife Betty Maud (nee Winsor)
TUNKIN, Leslie Ronald and wife Betty Maud (nee Winsor)
Photos
2193
TURNER, Sharon: Portrait by Sir Martin Archer Shee, c.1817
TURNER, Sharon: Portrait by Sir Martin Archer Shee, c.1817
Shee (1769-1850), was a portrait painter and President of the Royal Academy.
Photos
2194
U.S. Naturalisation: LEA, Samuel Smith 18930306
U.S. Naturalisation: LEA, Samuel Smith 18930306
Documents
2195
UK Counties and Parish's Guide
UK Counties and Parish's Guide
How do you define a county, a parish, a hundred or a poor law union? This, and many more questions answered right here!
Histories
2196
Unknown: who are they?
Unknown: who are they?
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2197
UNKNOWN: Who are they?
UNKNOWN: Who are they?
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2198
Unknown: Who is he?
Unknown: Who is he?
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2199
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Unknown: who is she?
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2200
UNKNOWN: Who is she?
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