3969177 Pte Stanley Verdun SKINNER, MM, 2 Welch Regiment: Citation for MM, Burma

Hello all,

I wonder if someone is able to help me with this query please, I have reccently acquired a Military Medal Burma Star group of medals to the Welch Regiment. I woukd like to k ow if it is possible to get a record of the Gazette entry and the MM Citation to confirm if it was awarded through his action in Burma. I would be grateful for any help offered. Many thanks, lincsregt

3969177 PTE.S.V.SKINNER.WELCH. R

 

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Thank you so much for this information, I am very grateful. What an interesting middle name 'Verdun' I also have his Fathers First world war medals, he was a gunner with the Royal Artillery, I guessing her served at Verdun. Many thanks again.

 

Thank you so much for this information, I am very grateful. What an interesting middle name 'Verdun' I also have his Fathers First world war medals, he was a gunner with the Royal Artillery, I guessing her served at Verdun. Many thanks again

 

My maternal uncle's middle name was Verdun, possibly named for the same reason.

 

Thank you again, everyday is a school day