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Title: Awarded The War Medal 1939-45 with a bronze oak leaf clasp - Why?
Post by: hwlambert on Tuesday 25 March 25 03:51 GMT (UK)
DOUGLAS GERALD BAMFIELD born 1924 London
•   Joined Royal Navy Jan 1940 as boy seaman
•   Posted to Russian and Malta convoys in WW2
•   Awarded The War Medal 1939-45 with a bronze oak leaf clasp
•   In 1955 he was in the Royal New Zealand Navy

Can anyone shed some light on why he was awarded a bronze oak leaf clasp.
Heather
Title: Re: Awarded The War Medal 1939-45 with a bronze oak leaf clasp - Why?
Post by: KGarrad on Tuesday 25 March 25 07:06 GMT (UK)
The War Medal 1939-1945 was awarded to any serving 28 days or more.

A bronze oak leaf emblem is worn on the ribbon to signify a mention in despatches, a King's Commendation for Brave Conduct, or a King's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air.
Title: Re: Awarded The War Medal 1939-45 with a bronze oak leaf clasp - Why?
Post by: ptdrifter on Tuesday 25 March 25 07:28 GMT (UK)
Is this your man?
https://medals.navymuseum.co.nz/profile/harton-neil-wilfred-2/
And an MBE
Impressive!
Title: Re: Awarded The War Medal 1939-45 with a bronze oak leaf clasp - Why?
Post by: hwlambert on Tuesday 25 March 25 08:55 GMT (UK)
Thanks, where can I find the details of why he was awarded the clasp.
This is the man I am looking for. I have his NZ records but would like to know more about his UK service.
Thanks
Title: Re: Awarded The War Medal 1939-45 with a bronze oak leaf clasp - Why?
Post by: mckha489 on Tuesday 25 March 25 09:16 GMT (UK)
You might be able to match a despatch with his record, and have a guess.

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/awards-and-accreditation/content/100325
Title: Re: Awarded The War Medal 1939-45 with a bronze oak leaf clasp - Why?
Post by: hwlambert on Tuesday 25 March 25 09:55 GMT (UK)
Thanks I will take a look.
Title: Re: Awarded The War Medal 1939-45 with a bronze oak leaf clasp - Why?
Post by: nanny jan on Tuesday 25 March 25 14:44 GMT (UK)
This might help with his UK service:  https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-records-of-service
Title: Re: Awarded The War Medal 1939-45 with a bronze oak leaf clasp - Why?
Post by: hwlambert on Wednesday 26 March 25 05:02 GMT (UK)
Thanks will check that out too.