Major H W Grigg, DCM MM MSM Royal Signals Museum

Discussion in 'WW2 Militaria' started by The Cooler King, Feb 22, 2014.

  1. The Cooler King

    The Cooler King Elite Member

    I took this image last week at the Royal Signals Museum, Dorset.
    This man was clearly promoted through the ranks, serving in both Wars.
    An exceptional Group. Anyone have any further details about him?
     

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  2. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

  3. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

    With Andy's assistance, here are some bits and pieces of info for Grigg.

    WW1 Medal card showing his Gallantry awards.
    London Gazette entry for his commission.

    Possibly his employment in the Post Office in 1907. I can't be 100% sure this is him of course, but it is a trade which fits for his future roll in the Engineers/Signals.

    Grigg WH MIC.jpg

    View attachment Grigg Commission.pdf

    View attachment Grigg Post Office.pdf
     
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  4. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

    If that's the same chap/spelling/number:

    Screen shot 2014-02-22 at 10.29.38.png
     
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  5. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    A man after my own heart - that's what my job was in the Signals - Never got a medal for it mind ;)
     
  6. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

    I have a soft spot for such gallantry awards to personnel who have to remain where they are and perform a task requiring skill and concentration, while destruction reigns all around. This is straightforward courage and determination.
     
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  7. The Cooler King

    The Cooler King Elite Member

    Outstanding as we thought, many thanks - wish I owned that group!!!!
     
  8. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

    Join the club CK. :)
     

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