CSM Robert Smith - Awards

[jones_the_reme]

How would I find out the circumstances why CSM R Smith was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal 17 December 1917 in Egypt and "Mentioned in Dispatches" 1 March 1917. I have checked out the London Gazette entry in respect of his MSM but no reason was given for the award.

Thanks,
Brian

[Aled Roberts]

Hi Brian

You are unlikely to find out why he got either the MSM or the MiD I am sorry to say. Neither citations were published so unless they are specifically mentioned elsewhere you are going to struggle.

I have had a dig around but can't add anything further to what I have already.

Smith R. 38932 CSM
Born Newtown, 5827 CQMS Robert Smith served with 2nd Bn SWB and was stationed on the Indian Frontier from 23rd September 1914. He transferred to RWF as CSM and joined 2nd Garrison Bn in Egypt on lines of communication duties. He was Mentioned in Dispatches from General Sir Archibold Murray for valuable service, then as A/RSM was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. He remained with the regiment until Discharged 16/8/19

MSM (LG 17/12/17).
MiD (LG 6/7/17).

[jones_the_reme]

Thanks Richard.

I have uploaded his full military history 1897 -1919 to "The Vault". Please let me know if I have missed anything relating to the RWF.

Brian