Silver Jubilee Medal (1977)

Whilst recently seconded to Oxford I got embroiled into a discussion with a cuople of collegues one of which, for want of a (better word), was Ex Airbourne. Not to bore everyone of the "ins and outs" it transpired that the aforementioned individual claimed to be the recipient of variouis medals one of which being the above madal. When I stated that the Jubilee Medal was somewhat contentious at the time of issue he stated that it was now official that anyone who was serving at the time was in fact entitled to wear this medal. To which I vermantly disagreed.
It is, and certainly was my oppinion, that there were only so many medals issued to each Regiment and it was the Commanding Officers decision who was awarded this medal, and that was it! (People that come to mind were Den Braham, Carl Rowlands, CSM Brian Cooper, Bandmaster Hughes and probably the C.O himself).
Can anyone confirm one way or the other if I am right in what I have stated. It would give me the greatest pleasure to contact the above individual over this issue.

Yes you are right, the medal was issued to only 30,000 service men and women from the UK armed forces, and a further 30,000 to Canadian forces. The medal is worth about £180 as opposed to the Golden Jubilee medal which can be now found for as little as £40.

Kev,

Many thanks for this. Your knowledge of this medal only confirms and strengthens my initial thoughts.

I agree, the medal was only issued to certain people, selected at random from within units. I was serv ing with the TA, and it was the COs choice that no Regulars got the medal and all were to be given to the TA soldiers. The CO was over-ruled, and he was presented with a medal.

He sounds like a walt....Just as a matter of interest what other medals is this guy wearing!!!

I think either Dixie Dean or M A Lloyd(or both) also had the Silver Jubilee medal

Hello,
As a matter of interest his medals were "run of the mill", GSM NI, UN Cyprus,etc. I just happend to pick up on this issue. I think you are right on M.A. Loloyd and Dixy Dean (A Coy if I remember) on receiving the medal. Thanks for bringing two guys,
(whom I served and drank with) back into my memory. Finally a further thanks for the info on the Morgan Matthew's film.

I thought it was issued one for each rank 1 x Fus 1 xJNco etc

If my memory serves me right I think that there were 5 or 6 of the silver jubilee medals issued to each battalion whereas the more recently issued golden jubilee medal was a far wider issue.

Hello Dusty,

Ithink you are probably right with the number of medals issued based on nthe recipients below as I belive there could not have been many (if any) more issued in 1RWF.

I could never understand the reason behind issuing meals for Jubilees, a few crates of beer per company would be far more suitable leaving no one out and preventing the " I was awarded this at the battle jubilee" scenarios ever coming about in civi company that is, my opinion only! but again I never got issued the medal so I am basis of course lol

Barry, Im on your side mate! The Royal Welch Junior School of Llangollen awarded everyone the same.........

1. An off yellow coloured mug, with her Majestey's face on it.

2. A Big round silver medal within a half-hearted attempt of a presentation package( black/transparant folder!!) Anyone else got these?

Further to my last, Is the mug only off yellow because it's been in my mums cupboard for thirty years!!!?

Dont remember much about the Jubilee except ( for Drummers only) four keywords. Church Crookham, Prince of Wales Pub, Jubilee and Bulldog Beer.
nuff said!

:Randy-git:

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Originally Posted by nasher546

Whilst recently seconded to Oxford I got embroiled into a discussion with a cuople of collegues one of which, for want of a (better word), was Ex Airbourne. Not to bore everyone of the "ins and outs" it transpired that the aforementioned individual claimed to be the recipient of variouis medals one of which being the above madal. When I stated that the Jubilee Medal was somewhat contentious at the time of issue he stated that it was now official that anyone who was serving at the time was in fact entitled to wear this medal. To which I vermantly disagreed.
It is, and certainly was my oppinion, that there were only so many medals issued to each Regiment and it was the Commanding Officers decision who was awarded this medal, and that was it! (People that come to mind were Den Braham, Carl Rowlands, CSM Brian Cooper, Bandmaster Hughes and probably the C.O himself).
Can anyone confirm one way or the other if I am right in what I have stated. It would give me the greatest pleasure to contact the above individual over this issue.

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I can confirm as i checked with Medal Office each unit that were part of the Silver Jubilee were given a % for the Commanding Officer to issue. Even though more people were involved

Dai,

What about the "Jubilee Ale".

One of the most important words, I didnt miss it out mate, its in there
Remember Winnies double ?

Something in my memory tells me Dixie Dean was selected as the Fusilier to receive the medal, after an incident on the previous Belfast tour, when he had protected his boss M A Lloyd from a bricking during a riot.

Right or Wrong?

Al,

I think you are right, in fact the issue of these medals were very shortly after this NI tour.

Your right Al I'm sure he recieved at least an eye injury.

Al the incedent happened during a search Op in the Turf Lodge Dixy and myself were next to each other on the cordon when a brick bounced off my visor and smacked Dixy in the face he got about £700 comp which should have been mine i had only just got married and could have done a lot with that, he was always lucky.

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Originally Posted by mikedonnelly

he got about £700 comp which should have been mine i had only just got married and could have done a lot with that, he was always lucky.

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Grabbing pads eh...if they weren't beanstealing, or whinging about the lack of bricks in the face, they would probably be in my room drinking my tea or asleep on my bed!!!

:winker:

Sure that wasnt Spud Murphy (Drums)

Dai,

"Winnies Double"??????????????????????????????

Al,

I think Dai is right. Spud Murphy was a right beanstealer.

Winnies double, remember she used a bedspread sewn up on the sides as a dress, and someone in the Drums got quite intimate with her on a garden wall
(is this allowed?)

:cute:

Dai,

Now I remember, sorry for the senile moment. I'm glad to say it was'nt me I was drinking the Jubilee Ale![/QUOTE]

A Royal Welshman sporting the 1977 Jubilee in his medal rack is a rare beastie from my digging about - there were only 19 awarded.

If anyone has one, I would appreciate a heads up so as I can check how accurate my findings are.

:radar:

I think Den Brayham was awarded with this medal. I remember being on the parade sq in Lucknow Bks Tidworth. I was at that time in the Vigilant ATK Platoon. Thats when you flew the missile not guided them. The good old days.

Carl Rowlands tells me he was a Cpl at Borden as APC training, he was presented with the Jubilee medal there.:smile:

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Originally Posted by peterlansley

Carl Rowlands tells me he was a Cpl at Borden as APC training, he was presented with the Jubilee medal there.:smile:

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I have him as Cpl serving with the 1st Bn

Thanks Peter first signs are good :2thumbsup

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Originally Posted by nasher546

(People that come to mind were Den Braham, Carl Rowlands, CSM Brian Cooper, Bandmaster Hughes and probably the C.O himself).

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All of the above named are on the list.

Incidentally there were four officers in total :

Capt Broad
Maj Egan
Col Graesser
Maj Gen Leuchars

Hello Richard,

Thanks for the info on the receipients. With yours, mine and Fus Dean that makes 10. Perhaps the other 9 went to 3 RWF?

I think only 3 went to 3/RWF - so some 1/RWF boys kept it quite :tongue:

YOUR RIGHT BRO VERY FEW WERE ISSUED, AS THE LAST ONE ANY ONE WHO HAD SERVED 4 YEARS OR MORE AND STILL SERVING AT THE TIME OF THE GOLDEN JUBILE GOT ONE, I THINK THIS GUY YOU TALKING TO IS A BIT OF A SPACE CADET:notworthy:

I'm postive that Ray Jasper was awarded one too?

I think a majority went to the Regimental Band.

BennytheBall

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Originally Posted by BennytheBall

I'm postive that Ray Jasper was awarded one too?

I think a majority went to the Regimental Band.

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He is also on my list Benny. As Cpl 1/RWF.

This is turning into a quiz !

My Turn, My Turn(hand up). Whats about Bill Street, he finished in 77, did he get one?

I think from the 3rd Bn, the following:
The Late Col Philip Lloyd
WO 2 George Evans

Al,

I think you could be right. Bill did have a chest full. Rich, is he on the list?

no mate i never was...the guys from the Chesires lost out...a little fire..at the knock and wait sign..06 thanks mate..what happened to the .357...
I loved life in the Drums...