Oak Leaf Badge World War One

Post by **Katie** » 21 Nov 2011 20:21

For the Military Buffs. If a soldier had a Gold Leaf Badge would this have been for "Mentioned in dispatches" Joseph Thomas Clucas had one of these with his other medals any idea's

Post by **daggers** » 21 Nov 2011 20:40

Yes.
Wikipedia says:
From 1920 to 1993, the decoration consisted of a single bronze oakleaf, and in the Canadian Forces still does. Even if the soldier is mentioned in despatches more than once, only a single such decoration is worn. In Britain, since 1993, the decoration is a single silver oakleaf. In each case the decoration is pinned or sewn diagonally on to the appropriate campaign medal ribbon. If no campaign medal is awarded, the oak leaf is worn on the left breast of the dress uniform.

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Post by **Katie** » 21 Nov 2011 22:14

Thanks Daggers. If he was mentioned in disptaches would it have been Gazetted? This soldier was Killed in Action 1917. I have searched the Gazette nothing coming up for him.

Post by **daggers** » 21 Nov 2011 22:24

Usually gazetted, but I would never say 'always'. The LG search is notoriously tricky. Sometimes it will respond with only a number, other times ignores numbers. Try with and without spaces after initials. Better chance with a rare name, of course!
A citation is unlikely in LG, just a list of names. Sometimes more details can be traced in Brigade or higher records, which involves Kew visits. If the man served in a local Territorial unit there is a chance of finding something in the Jeudwine papers at Lpool RO. Maj-Gen J. commanded the 55th West Lancs Division and we are lucky to have his personal papers there.

Can't help until the weekend but I'll have a go at the LG then.

Daggers

Post by **Mark Abbott** » 23 Nov 2011 14:14

Katie

Do you have any details of the naming on the medals?

Mark

Post by **Katie** » 23 Nov 2011 18:21

Corporal Joseph Thomas Clucas killed in action 1917 he was with the R.F.A

Post by **Mark Abbott** » 23 Nov 2011 18:50

I note he served with 57 Div Ammunition Column. I have a small booklet somewhere and will see if he is mentioned.

Post by **Katie** » 23 Nov 2011 19:12

Thanks Mark.

Post by **Mark Abbott** » 27 Nov 2011 14:53

Katie
I have looked through the booklet. 696216 Cpl J T Clucas is recorded as being.killed in action. There is no record of his mid.

Mark

Post by **Katie** » 27 Nov 2011 19:33

Thanks Mark.