I have a keen interest in dedicated men and women who were awarded the Efficiency Medal (Territorial). This is a long service medal for personnel who served in the Territorial Army. However I have researched and published on the Intelligence Corps, the Yeomanry and the Artists Rifles. With my brothers, my father and other relatives, we all served in the Territorial Army. My Dad was awarded the Efficiency Medal alongside my Great Uncle who served in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps during the Second World War .
SPECIAL FORCES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
I compiled a nominal roll of personnel who were awarded the Efficiency Medal (Territorial) and served in the special forces during the Second World War. The medal was awarded to officers and other ranks who had pre war service in the Territorial Army. Recipients served in the Special Operations Executive, Commandos, the Special Air Service, Long Range Desert Group, SAS Phantom, 30 Assault Unit, T Force and the Chindits. Each entry in the nominal roll has some brief biographical information, and in some cases, information concerning awards for gallant and distinguished service extracted from The National Archives at Kew. The project is ongoing as it cannot be considered definitive but with the assistance of relatives and the newly released MOD Service Records. Further personnel and their service might be added to the future editions. This publication can be bought here.
INTELLIGENCE CORPS & SECOND WORLD WAR.
This is a definitive list of officers and other ranks who were awarded the Efficiency Medal (Territorial) and qualified for the medal while serving in the Intelligence Corps during the Second World War. It is an attempt to include as many personnel as possible who gained the TA long service medal. There is also biographical and service information with each entry. Always grateful for further assistance in further information about personnel who service in the Corps and had pre war service in the Territorial Army. A copy of this publication may be bought here.
WEST SOMERSET YEOMANRY
I have compiled a nominal roll of those men who served in the West Somerset Yeomanry during the 1914-1918 War. Each entry includes the surname, initials andregimental numbers of the man. I have tried to include biographical details for most men including dates of birth, occupation and further career. Many Yeomen of West Somerset were commissioned and decorated. This is recorded in the book and where possible citations added to the text. Not all of the Yeomen survived the war and information about the casualty is included. I would be grateful for feedback from readers. A copy of the book may be bought here.
WAR SERVICES OF THE ARTISTS RIFLES
This publication is a record of the war services of men who served in the ranks of the Artists Rifles when embodied or called up for active service by 2 September 1939. Majority were awarded emergency commissions but others were transferred to other regiments or corps. Some remained with the newly formed 163rd (Artists) OCTU. A copy of the publication may be bought here. If you are able to assist with further information about the men who served in the Artists Rifles during the interwar period please get in touch.
