Casualty of the Great War, Gerard was a Second Lieutenant
in the Cheshire Regiment;3rd Bn. attd. 1st Bn.
He was Mentioned in Despatches * He was 25 when killed in action. He was the son of Prebendary and Mrs. Anderson of 20 Chester Street, London S.W.
Gerard is best known in the sporting world for setting a World Record of 56.8 secs for 400 yds hurdles at Crystal Palace, 16 July 1910.He then went on to participate in the Stockholm Olympics in 1912, when he reached the final of the 440yds hurdles.
* Mentioned in Despatches (or Dispatches) (MID) is one whose name appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high command, in which is described the soldier's gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy. In a number of countries, a soldier's name must be mentioned in despatches as a condition for him to receive certain decorations. In the British Armed Forces, the despatch is published in the London Gazette. Soldiers of the British Empire or the Commonwealth of Nations who are mentioned in despatches but do not receive a medal for their action are nonetheless entitled to receive a certificate and wear a decoration. For 1914-18 and up to 10th August 1920, the decoration consisted of a spray of oakleaves in bronze. This decoration was only established in 1919, but it had retroactive effect. From 1920 to 1993, the decoration consisted of a single bronze oakleaf, and in the Canadian Forces still does. Even if the soldier is mentioned in despatches more than once, only a single such decoration is worn. In Britain, since 1993, the decoration is a single silver oakleaf. In each case the decoration is pinned or sewn diagonally on to the appropriate campaign medal ribbon. If no campaign medal is awarded, the oak leaf is worn on the left breast of the dress uniform. Prior to 1979, a Mention in Despatches was one of the few awards that could be made posthumously, the others being the Victoria Cross and George Cross.
in the Cheshire Regiment;3rd Bn. attd. 1st Bn.
He was Mentioned in Despatches * He was 25 when killed in action. He was the son of Prebendary and Mrs. Anderson of 20 Chester Street, London S.W.
Gerard is best known in the sporting world for setting a World Record of 56.8 secs for 400 yds hurdles at Crystal Palace, 16 July 1910.He then went on to participate in the Stockholm Olympics in 1912, when he reached the final of the 440yds hurdles.
* Mentioned in Despatches (or Dispatches) (MID) is one whose name appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high command, in which is described the soldier's gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy. In a number of countries, a soldier's name must be mentioned in despatches as a condition for him to receive certain decorations. In the British Armed Forces, the despatch is published in the London Gazette. Soldiers of the British Empire or the Commonwealth of Nations who are mentioned in despatches but do not receive a medal for their action are nonetheless entitled to receive a certificate and wear a decoration. For 1914-18 and up to 10th August 1920, the decoration consisted of a spray of oakleaves in bronze. This decoration was only established in 1919, but it had retroactive effect. From 1920 to 1993, the decoration consisted of a single bronze oakleaf, and in the Canadian Forces still does. Even if the soldier is mentioned in despatches more than once, only a single such decoration is worn. In Britain, since 1993, the decoration is a single silver oakleaf. In each case the decoration is pinned or sewn diagonally on to the appropriate campaign medal ribbon. If no campaign medal is awarded, the oak leaf is worn on the left breast of the dress uniform. Prior to 1979, a Mention in Despatches was one of the few awards that could be made posthumously, the others being the Victoria Cross and George Cross.
Casualty of the Great War, Gerard was a Second Lieutenant
in the Cheshire Regiment;3rd Bn. attd. 1st Bn.
He was Mentioned in Despatches * He was 25 when killed in action. He was the son of Prebendary and Mrs. Anderson of 20 Chester Street, London S.W.
Gerard is best known in the sporting world for setting a World Record of 56.8 secs for 400 yds hurdles at Crystal Palace, 16 July 1910.He then went on to participate in the Stockholm Olympics in 1912, when he reached the final of the 440yds hurdles.
* Mentioned in Despatches (or Dispatches) (MID) is one whose name appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high command, in which is described the soldier's gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy. In a number of countries, a soldier's name must be mentioned in despatches as a condition for him to receive certain decorations. In the British Armed Forces, the despatch is published in the London Gazette. Soldiers of the British Empire or the Commonwealth of Nations who are mentioned in despatches but do not receive a medal for their action are nonetheless entitled to receive a certificate and wear a decoration. For 1914-18 and up to 10th August 1920, the decoration consisted of a spray of oakleaves in bronze. This decoration was only established in 1919, but it had retroactive effect. From 1920 to 1993, the decoration consisted of a single bronze oakleaf, and in the Canadian Forces still does. Even if the soldier is mentioned in despatches more than once, only a single such decoration is worn. In Britain, since 1993, the decoration is a single silver oakleaf. In each case the decoration is pinned or sewn diagonally on to the appropriate campaign medal ribbon. If no campaign medal is awarded, the oak leaf is worn on the left breast of the dress uniform. Prior to 1979, a Mention in Despatches was one of the few awards that could be made posthumously, the others being the Victoria Cross and George Cross.
in the Cheshire Regiment;3rd Bn. attd. 1st Bn.
He was Mentioned in Despatches * He was 25 when killed in action. He was the son of Prebendary and Mrs. Anderson of 20 Chester Street, London S.W.
Gerard is best known in the sporting world for setting a World Record of 56.8 secs for 400 yds hurdles at Crystal Palace, 16 July 1910.He then went on to participate in the Stockholm Olympics in 1912, when he reached the final of the 440yds hurdles.
* Mentioned in Despatches (or Dispatches) (MID) is one whose name appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high command, in which is described the soldier's gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy. In a number of countries, a soldier's name must be mentioned in despatches as a condition for him to receive certain decorations. In the British Armed Forces, the despatch is published in the London Gazette. Soldiers of the British Empire or the Commonwealth of Nations who are mentioned in despatches but do not receive a medal for their action are nonetheless entitled to receive a certificate and wear a decoration. For 1914-18 and up to 10th August 1920, the decoration consisted of a spray of oakleaves in bronze. This decoration was only established in 1919, but it had retroactive effect. From 1920 to 1993, the decoration consisted of a single bronze oakleaf, and in the Canadian Forces still does. Even if the soldier is mentioned in despatches more than once, only a single such decoration is worn. In Britain, since 1993, the decoration is a single silver oakleaf. In each case the decoration is pinned or sewn diagonally on to the appropriate campaign medal ribbon. If no campaign medal is awarded, the oak leaf is worn on the left breast of the dress uniform. Prior to 1979, a Mention in Despatches was one of the few awards that could be made posthumously, the others being the Victoria Cross and George Cross.
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