MENTIONED IN DISPATCHES

[patty4]

Hi , I have found my father's WW2 Military Records and also found on forces-war-records.co.uk that he was 'mentioned in dispatches' SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 23 MAY, 1946 2445 his rank is noted as Trooper in 14th/20th Hussars.
My query is .. Is it possible to find out why they were mentioned in dispatches?
I can't see anything relative in the records I have acquired from Army Personnel Disclosures.
Thanks if you can add any information.

[Peter Goodey]

You haven't provided his name and number.

Your first step is to read the National Archives research guide -
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/...lantry-medals/

Have you found the award in the London Gazette?

For WW2 you could try this one -
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/...ards-1935-1990

[patty4]

Thank you Peter , Yes I found the London Gazette pages 2444/2445 LONDON GAZETTE, 23 MAY, 1946
My father's name was Edward G. Kelly Number 2578739 14/20 King's Hussars
What I know of his war service is that he enlisted in June 1939 and he was a tank driver
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The officer included in the mention is Maj.(temp.) E. B. STUDD (52702)
Thank you for the other links Peter . I shall look them up