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DACKOMBE (and variants) Forces War Records A B DACOMBE 1941 |
Below is the information for A B DACOMBE
First Name: A.B.
Surname: Dacombe
Resided Town: Bridport
Nationality: British
Resided County: Dorset
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Service From Date: 01/02/41
Campaign Medals: War Medal 1939-1945
As with most Armed Forces Serving Personal during the conflict of World War Two, A.B. Dacombe was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal.
1939-45 Star
Given the information available to us it is likely that A.B. Dacombe was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945.
A.B. Dacombe would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration.
Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp.
Service: Home Guard
The Home Guard was operational from 1940 to 1944, and was set up by the British Army during the Second World War. The nickname "Dad's Army" was due to the average age of the local volunteers who signed up for The Home Guard, who were ineligible for military service, usually because of their age. Originally called "Local Defence Volunteers" or LDV, the Home Guard's role was to defend British coastal areas, airfields, factories and explosives stores in the case of invasion by German forces and their allies.
Unit: 1st Dorset (Bridport) Battalion
Collection: Home Guard Officer Lists 1939-45
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