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Re: retreat to Dunkirk,battle at river Dyle.
« Reply #9 on: Friday 29 March 13 09:24 GMT (UK) »
Ps. If the original citation of his DCM still exists I can get you a copy of that.  Failing that I have a DCM book that has all the WW2 citations in :)

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Re: retreat to Dunkirk,battle at river Dyle.
« Reply #10 on: Friday 29 March 13 09:31 GMT (UK) »
Just checked and the original citation exists on my hard drive. He was 2 North Staffs and wasn't a RSM at the time he was awarded the DCM (RSMs got the DSO IIRC) he was a WO 3 (Warrant Officer) which was a 1940 rank of Platoon Sergeant Major that was denoted by a crown surrounded by a wreath. The rank didn't last long as it was used to fill the gap whilst there was a shortage of officers.

The badge is still used today in the Army by RQMS's, BQMS's etc etc.

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Re: retreat to Dunkirk,battle at river Dyle.
« Reply #11 on: Friday 29 March 13 14:34 GMT (UK) »
Thanks for this; all these little bits of info. are most welcome.
I am somewhat new to RootsChat and sending replies etc.

Am I allowed to give you my email address I wonder to get copies of what you have?
I have asked my Library to get the book, " Dunkirk - fight to the last man ", which I gather will give me more info.
Thanks

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Re: retreat to Dunkirk,battle at river Dyle.
« Reply #12 on: Friday 29 March 13 14:46 GMT (UK) »
Put my username in front of at hotmail dot com and you can email me.

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Re: retreat to Dunkirk,battle at river Dyle.
« Reply #13 on: Friday 29 March 13 15:07 GMT (UK) »
I believe the Royal Ulster Rifles were also part of a rearguard action.?at Dunkirk.would appreciate any info on what role they played. 
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Re: retreat to Dunkirk,battle at river Dyle.
« Reply #14 on: Friday 29 March 13 16:47 GMT (UK) »
I believe the Royal Ulster Rifles were also part of a rearguard action.?at Dunkirk.would appreciate any info on what role they played.

I believe you have a copy of the war diary that I supplied through WW2Talk?



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Re: retreat to Dunkirk,battle at river Dyle.
« Reply #15 on: Friday 29 March 13 17:12 GMT (UK) »
I believe you have a copy of the war diary that I supplied through WW2Talk?............I do Drew, but it does no harm in trying to find any other tid bits of info from other sources ;)
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Re: retreat to Dunkirk,battle at river Dyle.
« Reply #16 on: Saturday 30 March 13 14:25 GMT (UK) »
Hi.  I am trying to find details of The North Staffs involvement in this battle. My late father ( RSM Harold Johnson ) was awarded the D.C.M. for his actions in the battle.
Has anyone got  any interesting links or info.
Thanks broadway138

Original Citation emailed to you and details on the 1939/40 war diary.

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