LCpl Robert William Jones: WW2 6th Bn

Klaatu · 03-04-2007, 14:34

Hi everyone...I'm trying to find any information about my Dad,
I would be most grateful if anyone can help.

His details are as follows:

Lance Corporal Robert William Jones.
4204511
6th Btn,
Royal Welch Fusiliers. (21st Army Group)

I believe he was mentioned in despatches on the 8th February 1946.
Any info (Photos?) would be wonderful.

many thanks.

**ap1** · 11-04-2007, 11:56

Hi and welcome

What was the details behind your fathers MID. Have you applied for his service record?

Klaatu · 11-04-2007, 12:02

Hi ap1...

I've no idea why he was MID...He never ever spoke about WW2 to me.
I would dearly like to know, as would my brother and sister.

Is there any way of finding out?

Thanks for your reply by the way...much appreciated.

**ap1** · 11-04-2007, 12:08

Apologies for the late reply, difficult to keep up sometimes.

You should apply for his service record from the MOD. You are fortunate that you have all of his details, so I don't see a problem. It will take a few months, and the fee is about £35. Visit the link below, In the meantime I will have a look tonight in Red Dragon and see what his Bn were up to preceding Feb 46. Unless one of our other members is able to assist????.

http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_...records.html#3

Klaatu · 11-04-2007, 12:25

Thank you so much ap1...I'm very grateful.
As I previously said, My Dad never spoke about the war to me (or anybody).

I never understood this, and wondered if his experiences were not too pleasant...(understatement)... he just switched off from the memories.

It would be great to see his whereabouts in Europe.

Thanks again for the link and help.

**ap1** · 11-04-2007, 12:28

Just a quick query, where did you get his service details and MID dates from?

Klaatu · 11-04-2007, 12:33

My brother has the MID "certificate"... I'm sorry, I don't know the correct term.

It's very fragile now and has to be handled with care.

I'ts got Montgomery's signature on it,

It's got all of the details posted above.

**Aled Roberts** · 11-04-2007, 12:48

Late to the party - sorry.

1946 and 6th Bn RWF would look to me to place your Dad in Palestine post war. I suspect his MiD was indeed for Palestine and not WWII ?

I will ha ve a dig around and see what I can find out.

I would also echo Al's advice and apply for his service papers. If your mum is still alive I think she can apply for free.

Richard

Klaatu · 11-04-2007, 13:21

Palestine...Wow!
If that's true then it would be a big surprise!

Many thanks for your help.

Unfortunately my Mum is not alive...she passed away in 1994.

I will go into his records though.

Thanks again.

**ap1** · 11-04-2007, 14:55

Originally Posted by Klaatu

My brother has the MID "certificate"... I'm sorry, I don't know the correct term.

It's very fragile now and has to be handled with care.

I'ts got Montgomery's signature on it,

It's got all of the details posted above.

21st Army Group was the invasion force and commanded by Montgomery. I suspect he has earned his award during 1945, Feb 1946 possibly reflects the period it was announced.

This is quite interesting because unless it is headed "Mentioned in Dispatches" it may possibly be a "Commanders in Chiefs Commendation", which is still a great achievment, especially when you consider who authorised the award(Monty).

Would it be possible to get a scan of it, so we can have a look?

Montgomery was extremely keen that all soldiers received recognition for their actions. and if he had been visiting the battalion, he may have handed Robert his award