Hi thats great information thanks so he should have recieved the italy star even from serving 1946 onwards in greece?
Hi Apparently not, as the campaing medal was only valid for the duration of the war. Italy Star - Wikipedia Gus
Mate, you are a source too good to miss Any suggestions on a good book (several, hopefully ) regarding the conflict? Would be even better if it/they include Operation Manna.
Hi Westo This should just about cover about everything. Victory of a Sort: The British in Greece, 1941-46: Amazon.co.uk: E.D. Smith: 9780709032908: Books Gus
Hi does anybody know if the somerset light infantry "prince alberts"served in greece at this time?cant seem to confirm this anywhere any help appriciated cheers.
Hi Yes the 2nd Battalion SLI was in Greece with 4th Inf Div. Whether they stayed beyond Feb 46 thought is unclear. 4 Infantry Division Gus
Extract from MOD Italy Star criteria - unfortunately doesn’t state what “certain other specified dates”are - ie whether they pre date 11th July 1943 or post date 8th May 1945. “The Italy Star is awarded for operational service in Sicily or Italy between 11 July 1943 and 8 May 1945. Those who served in Yugoslavia, Greece, Corsica or Sardinia between certain other specified dates will also qualify.” I would contact MOD Medal Office and seek further clarification of Italy Star entitlement but would obtain a his copy service record before making an enquiry. Steve Edit from Wikipedia re qualifying dates - Qualifying service on land by Army personnel, Naval shore-based personnel and Air Force non-air crew was entry into operational service as part of the establishment in the following areas, all dates inclusive - Aegean from 11 June 1943 to 8 May 1945. Corsica from 11 June to 4 October 1943. Dodecanese from 11 June 1943 to 8 May 1945. Greece from 11 June 1943 to 8 May 1945. Italy, including Elba, from 11 June 1943 to 8 May 1945. Pantelleria on 11 June 1943. Sardinia from 11 June to 19 September 1943. Sicily from 11 June to 17 August 1943. Yugoslavia from 11 June 1943 to 8 May 1945.
Hmmm cheers gus Hmmm cheers gus the plot thickens im sure my grandad frank was there up untill 49 i will have to get his records 210 british soldiers were killed in civil war I know he was there for the duration of the civil war do you know the casualties we sustaned ?cheers gus
Hi, No medals for Greece ,no General Service Medal for that theatre, no Italy Star unless he served in Italy/Greece during the period 11th June 1943 to 8th May 1945. The 1st DLI were in Greece in 46/47 having moved from Italy in 1945. The Durham Records Office hold loads of photos of soldiers in Greece at this time dressed in a similar fashion to the photograph above ? Search below (Watermarked) Your Search Results - Durham Record Office Most relate to 10th Light Infantry Brigade march past General Sir Bernard Paget, G.C.B., D.S.O., M.C., A.D.C., Inspecting the various Companies ,at Kavalla, [Greece],in 1946 others show the 1st DLI in Xanthe, Greece , 1946. Just for information really as the only way you will know is through those service records ? A name might help too Kyle Kyle .
West, Here is a photograph of my Father's medals. The Greek one is mounted in the centre. Close up also attached. If you have the Military record showing service in GREECE then you can apply to the GREEK Government for his deal and the scroll comes we it it. The Greek equivalent to the MOD require full name, Dob and unit with dates served in Greece. Wish you well in your application. Regards Tom
WWII GREEK COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL, 1941-1945 - or perhaps STAR in place of MEDAL ??? WWII Greek Commemorative Medal, 1941-1945 War Star 1941-45 land :: Greece :: World Medals and Decorations :: Liverpool Medals Ltd :: World Military Medals :: Medals for Sale TD
Westo, here is a link to on for sale on eBay. It provides details of the Commemorative medal. The scroll comes with an English translation of the text. Greece - Commemorative Medal of the War of 1941-1945 Land Operations (Army) | eBay Regards Tom
There appears to be no thread for this controversial event in December 1944, in Athens; so added here. The first paragraph: The article is a "demolition job" on the allegations; the article ends with: Link: The readers’ editor on … Athens, 1944
Hi davidpro 3rd Corps Situation Report for 3rd December 1944. No British Troops fired on anyone that day. All of the the firing was between the Greek Police and the Demonstrators. This pic was taken a little later after things calmed down. The house in the background is the HQ of the local police. As you can see there is a sizable number of demonstrators at the entrance and a Sherman tank of 46 RTR can be seen reversing in front of the entrance to block their path. If the Brits had opened fire you would have thought that the Mob's anger would be aimed at the HQ 3 Corps , at the Grand Bretagne Hotel is where the photo was taken. But that is clearly not the case. The news article should have been taken down years ago. Hope this helps. Gus
Gus, Thanks. I expect the fact the Greek police were in British uniforms didn't help, as the article refers.