My father served in Suez Canal in the 1st York & Lancaster Regiment and I read in the Star back in May that Tony Etches, who served with my dad, got presented with a medal. How could I find out if my Dad is entitled to a medal too. I'm sure my Dad isn't interested but I know his grandkids would be so proud.

Thanks.

Googling turned up information on this site:

Suez Veterans Association (http://www.suezveteransassociation.co.uk/medal.html)

Hugh

Than you so much that has been a great help.

You can apply to the: Ministry of Defence
Defence Records 2b
Bourne Avenue
Hayes
Middlesex UB 1RF
for his military service record (it cost £25 in 1999). If he's still alive they will only disclose his record to him, unless he gives written permission, otherwise it will only be given to next of kin.
They should let you know if he was awarded any medals and how to obtain them.

After 50 years HM government decided to issue a General Service Medal for those who served in the Canal Zone from 1951 to 1954. Not quite sure about the first date but I'm sure the cut off date was 1954. I served in the York & Lancaster Regt. from 1953 to 1955 in Sudan and Egypt (Canal Zone) and received my GSM about a year ago. Try the websites below and good luck.

http://www.army.mod.uk/royalgreenjackets/news/suez_canal.html

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/Veterans/Medals/GsmCanalZone.htm

Miss Jones,
I was wondering if your dad was on this picture. It was taken in September 1953 at the end of training smoker, Pontefract Barracks.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r62/bilgear/File0005.jpg

Miss Jones,
I was wondering if your dad was on this picture. It was taken in September 1953 at the end of training smoker, Pontefract Barracks.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r62/bilgear/File0005.jpg

My Dad was a bit later 1956 to 1958. Does this mean he will not qualify for the medal ?

Lovely picture.

My Dad was a bit later 1956 to 1958. Does this mean he will not qualify for the medal ?

Lovely picture.

I beieve the cut off date was 1954 but you can always apply, check this website. It looks as though your dad was there during the Suez Crisis in 1956.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/Veterans/Medals/GsmCanalZone.htm

Would just like to thank everyone for their help. Dad received his medal last week.

Would just like to thank everyone for their help. Dad received his medal last week.

Glad things worked out OK for your dad

My father served in Suez Canal in the 1st York & Lancaster Regiment and I read in the Star back in May that Tony Etches, who served with my dad, got presented with a medal. How could I find out if my Dad is entitled to a medal too. I'm sure my Dad isn't interested but I know his grandkids would be so proud.

Thanks.

Ref Tony Etches My Bro in law also served in Y & L and would dearly love to get in touch with him again. He often talks about him and what good times they had as mates. His name is Jack Nicholson from sheffield . Would be great if you could let us know how we can contact him. In hope Chic Billy.

Hi
Was searching net for info for my Dad on York Lancaster Regiment found this site. He was at Pontefract Barracks 1954/55 we think? Would like to make contact with others who may know him or see photos?

Your dad will not qualify, I was in the 1956 invasion when Egypt nationalised the Canal. French and British troops landed at Port Said and the Yoirk and Lanc's were part of 3 Infantry Division.

Hi, thanks for this. Wasn't really looking for medal, although it would have been nice! Just wondered if anyone was a the barracks around the same time and new my Dad.

was in pontefract barracks in 1957 went to barnard castle.aden.kenya germany berlin.munster was in hq company on the regimental police, uk then got a posting from the regiment to bordon with the rasc

was in pontefract barracks in 1957 went to barnard castle.aden.kenya germany berlin.munster was in hq company on the regimental police, uk then got a posting from the regiment to bordon with the rasc

suez canal 1951-1953.my dad was in the york and lancs in 51-53.he was from sheffield and went to cattrick,then Khartoum,egypt,sudan.like to no if theres any others out there cud of been there with him. me dad died 10 year ago but me mums got photos of his mates.my uncle also from sheffield was in the royal signals 1951-1952.he was in egypt telekibir.after reading other post i told my uncle he could be allowed to receive his medal and my mum should recieve my dads.

was in pontefract barracks in 1957 went to barnard castle.aden.kenya germany berlin.munster was in hq company on the regimental police, uk then got a posting from the regiment to bordon with the rascVisited Pontefract barracks just once where we had a dinner after parading through the town in December 1968 shortly before the disbanding parade that took place in Sheffield on December the 14th 1968.
My service ended on 31st March 1969 the official cut off date for 1 Y&L.
I was on the regiments last overseas posting in Cyprus and one of the regiments last two bandsmen to attend the Royal Military Scholl of Music (Knellar Hall 1967-8).

Hi, thanks for this. Wasn't really looking for medal, although it would have been nice! Just wondered if anyone was a the barracks around the same time and new my Dad.

Hallo spencera, I was at pontefract barracks the same time as your dad i went in june 54, did my 12 weeks basic trainning then sent to Egypt to join the battalion. I was in the 201 intake, although it was the same year, it could have been a different intake? their was about 3-4 intake's a year. I do have a group photo of my intake taken at the end of the passing out parade.

Take care.