(1 Wing Saughab Massie) what the hell does this mean???

Discussion in 'General' started by yogib, Apr 15, 2009.

  1. yogib

    yogib Member

    so are you saying that he is mentioned in this book if so i will get it? is this where you found his name?
     
  2. Peter Clare

    Peter Clare Very Senior Member

    so are you saying that he is mentioned in this book if so i will get it? is this where you found his name?


    Details of the book are as follows but as Tom says there are more out there covering the subject of Far East Prisoners of War......

    'Unsung Heroes of the Royal Air Force the Far East Prisoners of War'
    By Les and Pam Stubbs.

    ISBN 1-903172-21-7

    Published by Barny Books. Tel 01522 790009
     
  3. Peter Clare

    Peter Clare Very Senior Member

    Ambon.
     

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  4. yogib

    yogib Member

    Peter thanx for that had reply back tody from medals office they say he was entitled to:

    1939-1945 star
    pacific str
    war medal 1939-1945

    but i thought he must be entitled to the defence medal and im not sure they have taken into account his 2 year service in the TA with the RAMC in 1937-1939

    what are your thoughts on this?
     
  5. Peter Clare

    Peter Clare Very Senior Member

    Might be worth looking at this.......

    World War Two Medals

    Defence Medal


    This medal's qualification requirements are numerous and varied. I have summarised them into the following points.
    • Service in the Forces in non-operational areas subjected to air attack or closely threatened, providing such service last at least three years.
    • Non-operational service in the Forces overseas or outside the country of residence, providing that this service lasted for at least one year. If the territory was threatened by the enemy, or subjected to air raids, the duration requirement was reduced to six months.
    • Civil defence in military operational areas providing these civil defence activities were not eligible for campaign stars.
    • Members of any of the civilian services entitled to wear chevrons for their war service were eligible for this medal.
    • Members of the Home Guard resident in the UK, who had completed at least three years service.
    • Recipients of the George Cross or George Medal, regardless of their occupation, provided the George Cross or George Medal were won for service in civil defence.
     
  6. yogib

    yogib Member

    so from this then it wouls suggest he would not have the medal then!!
     

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