Army Number: 1470817 Rank: Serjeant Name: David Durrans FIRTH, MM, MiD Unit: Royal Corps of Signals London Gazette : 22 March 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36994/supplement/1552/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe:— Royal Regiment of Artillery 1470817 Sergt. D. D. Firth. London Gazette : 29 March 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37004/supplement/1711/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe: — The Military Medal. No. 1470817 Sergeant David Durrans Firth, Royal Regiment of Artillery (Cleckheaton, Yorkshire).
London Gazette : 22 March 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36994/supplement/1548/data.pdf https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36994/supplement/1552/data.pdf
Recommendation for Award for Firth, David Rank: Serjeant Service No: ... | The National Archives Reference: WO 373/53/676 Name Firth, David Rank: Serjeant Service No: 1470817 Regiment: Royal Regiment of Artillery Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45 Award: Military Medal Date of announcement in London Gazette: 29 March 1945