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My Grandfather fought in France, Italy and Germany in WW 2 and when he passed away my father took possession of his medals and a framed Mentioned in Despatches certificate. We have researched and found out what the medals are all about but we're having a hard time finding out exactly what the Mention in Despatches means. What is the criteria to be 'mentioned'? Does it have to do with any of the medals that he earned or is it a separate thing? Is there records that should exist going into detail about how he earned it and if so does anyone have any sites or agencies that you might direct me to?
My father contacted the government (veterans affairs I believe) with hopes of getting detail but only received a letter stating that my grandfather was mentioned; and I have tried the National Library only to have a letter sent back saying that they do not carry such records (after someone else in the government told me that they do). A few calls to the CF have also been fruitless. Any help/knowledge/advice would be much appreciated.
My father contacted the government (veterans affairs I believe) with hopes of getting detail but only received a letter stating that my grandfather was mentioned; and I have tried the National Library only to have a letter sent back saying that they do not carry such records (after someone else in the government told me that they do). A few calls to the CF have also been fruitless. Any help/knowledge/advice would be much appreciated.