Royal Fusiliers Museum, London - Page 2

von Poop · 05-06-2008, 11:04 PM

Seems a good point to ask if anyone can recommend a decent general book on C19th-C20th British medals and their ribbons?
Been wanting one with a bit of each award's history attached for a while.

dbf · 05-06-2008, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Owen

Cheers for these Diane, never been in RF Museum even though I've been around the Tower a few times.
(Strange, I know, me not going into a Regimental Museum.)

Who was the DCM for underneath the MG 34?

Owen, I think this is him:
Lance Corporal WILLIAM JAMES McQUOID D C M
6460926, 2nd Bn., Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
who died age 22 on 29 April 1943
Son of William Cowan McQuoid and Gladys McQuoid, of Balham, London.
Remembered with honour MASSICAULT WAR CEMETERY

The photos don't show it up too well, and there is no mention in the book either. But 99% certain this is the guy; he died in N Africa.

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dbf · 05-06-2008, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by von Poop

Seems a good point to ask if anyone can recommend a decent general book on C19th-C20th British medals and their ribbons?
Been wanting one with a bit of each award's history attached for a while.

Hi VP
Would this be in the right general direction?
http://www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/F094A...ls_Booklet.pdf

dbf

dbf · 09-06-2008, 12:54 PM

Though not outside the Museum, this was only a few paces away. Photos courtesy of my son Adam.

Dieppe · 09-06-2008, 01:34 PM

I haven't been there for years. I went with my dad in the late 90's, as one of his uncles was killed whilst with the 12 RF in 1916 at Sanctuary Wood (Ypes Salient).
Although, as mentioned, it is a small museum we found it very interesting and well worth a visit.

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Dieppe Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 151	I haven't been there for years. I went with my dad in the late 90's, as one of his uncles was killed whilst with the 12 RF in 1916 at Sanctuary Wood (Ypes Salient). Although, as mentioned, it is a small museum we found it very interesting and well worth a visit. __________________ In memory of my great uncle, 5833402 Private Percy Bradbury, 5th Bn Suffolk Regiment. Captured at Singapore and died in captivity aged 26 years. Buried at Kanchanaburi War Cemetery; so far from home but not from our hearts Learning about the Indian Airborne, Army Commandos, Home Guard, Paras, LRDG, SAS & SOE during the war.

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dbf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Co Down, Northern Ireland Posts: 796	Though not outside the Museum, this was only a few paces away. Photos courtesy of my son Adam.

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