LCpl Robert William Jones: WW2 6th Bn

Klaatu · 11-04-2007, 17:29

That explanation sounds more likely, I can get a scan of it...But unfortunately my brother lives quite a distance from me (He doesn't have a scanner).
It will take a couple of days for me to get hold of it...I'll upload it ASAP for everyone's inspection. Thanks so much for your interest.

**ap1** · 11-04-2007, 20:37

I look forward to seeing it. I've emailed a retired Colonel from the Royal Welch who is the regiments foremost archivist. He has no record of your fathers award, and he actually compiled the original list from that era. So its quite important that your fathers award is noted within the regiments history.

Many Thanks

Klaatu · 12-04-2007, 11:32

I'm onto that...Thank you for your help.
In the meantime I do have this.... http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...tu_/Lnce-2.jpg

It's obviously a hand coloured photograph (They were quite popular back then).

**ap1** · 12-04-2007, 11:53

Thanks, great pic. Its now up in the gallery. Once you post the citation I will put something together in the research archive. I will also forward them onto the retired regimental officer who archive this type of information.

Klaatu · 12-04-2007, 12:03

That's great!....Thank you so much for your interest and response to this.
I'm overwhelmed.

Klaatu · 25-04-2007, 18:16

Well, Finally got my hands on this.

As you can see it doesn't say "Mentioned in Despatches" after all.
Maybe it's not as prestigous as I originally thought...Whatever it is I'm very proud of it.

It's been missing for decades as you can see by it's condition.

I don't know why my Dad didn't look after it much better!

I was going to clean it up on the computer , but decided against it.

Anyway, can anybody shed light on this?

I would be very grateful.

**ap1** · 06-05-2007, 12:49

That is outstanding. Monty was extremely keen on recognising soldiers efforts. You can rest assured that he would have personally authorised this certificate.

You may be interested in the book The History of the 6th BN(1944-45)that is up for sale on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HISTORY-OF-THE...QQcmdZViewItem

Its quite rare, so I would pitch high and possibly use an auction sniper if you really want it.

**jungle1810** · 06-05-2007, 22:53

Hello,
Some info on the 6th Batt,
1945
8th May In Hamburg area guarding Elbe bridges and DP camps(160 Bde) Strength 19 May 26 officers and 836 ORs
11 May Moved to Heide area in Schleswig- Holstein to man stop lines across Wesselburen peninsula.
30th May Batt withdrawn to Barmstedt (20 Mies N N W of Hamburg).
4th June Batt moved to Melle( 10 miles S E of Osnabruck.)
9th June Batt move to Dusseldorf.
3 August Guard of honour for C-in - C at Dusseldorf Opera House investiture
5th Oct Airfield camp renamed Caernarfon Barracks A coy moved in from Benrath.
23rd Oct S P coy disbanded strength 6 oct 29 & 912.
21 November Guard of honour for C in C at opera house Dusseldorf.
16 Dec B coy to Caernarvon barracks from town. Batt al now in Bks

Noted from Regt History
Don

**ap1** · 07-05-2007, 00:46

Looking at the certificate, and bearing in mind that Monty has personally signed it, I would suggest it will be of great value to your family for many years to come. It may be worth getting it properly mounted to prevent further damage.

Because of the Montgomery link, it certainly adds value and kudos, which your father would not have received with an MID. He was hero worshiped by the nation, and his public appearances drew huge crowds.

Thanks for letting us have a look at it.

Klaatu · 08-05-2007, 12:43

Many thanks for your kind comments and information.
The book looks interesting too!

As for mounting it, I've discussed this with my brother and we're both agreed that we'll donate it to the RWF Museum...I'm sure they'll take good care of it.

Hopefully we'll go there in the next couple of weeks.