medal cards

[Newcom3]

I have the medal cards of B M Ivison from WW1 Can anyone help to translate them ? I think he might have been in one of the flying corps and also he was in Holzminden prisoner of war camp. Thanks in advance for any info. It will be most appreciated.

[km1971]

There is no reference to him being in the Royal Flying Corps or RAF. He was an officer in the Wiltshire Regiment after serving in the ranks as a Private.

Officers had to apply for their medals and he applied for his in 1926 and they were sent out (IV = Issue Voucher) a month later.

There is a file of correspondence to a B Ivison in the National Archives - http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATID=1668650&CATLN=6&Highlight=%2CIVISON&accessmethod=0

This file may contain a copy of his record as a Private as it would have been sent with his application for a commission, and therefore was not stored in the building that was partially destroyed in the WW2 blitz.

If you can discover his battalion you can research their War Diary. Officers are normally mentioned; and it should certainly confirm him being taken prisoner.

Ken

[Newcom3]

Hi Ken thanks for your rapid reply. I was planning a trip to Kew tomorrow so now I have something to go on. What surprises me is his age and how quickly he was commissioned. Regards Jan

[km1971]

Hi Jan

They are original documents, so you will need a readers ticket.

Ken

[Newcom3]

Thanks Ken, my trip to Kew was really worthwhile as I saw all BM Ivison`s papers including details about his capture by the Germans and his interment. All his commission details were there too, so all in all, thanks to your info, which saved me a great deal of time, I had a very successful day.I have more to do so another trip is coming up. I already have my readers card along with one for British Library, LMA, National maritime and other various CARN cards! You would think that by now they could get one to cover all related places.  Regards Jan