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AB Leslie Bell MID ML 296
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:32 am
by dinger149
MID AB Leslie Bell D/JX256333
I know he was on ML 296 in west africa. he talked about the trip out there.
back in the UK he was on "I think RML 523. he told about a rescue of downed US aircrew and being under fire, I think this is when the MID was awarded. that's all. any more info will be most welcome.
Re: AB Leslie Bell MID ML 296
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:17 pm
by Brian Holmes
I dont have a lot here but the MID was awarded for service in ML 523.
Wind up of the war in Europe was a round up for actions in the later part of the war and covered lots of different actions.
ML_296 Dorset Yacht Co, Hamworthy 8/10/41
For fire fighting following an explosion on board off the West African coast 1/7/44
BEM POMtrMch Dennis Patrick Fearon P/MX96902
Known Crew
POMtrMch Dennis Patrick Fearon P/MX96902
Wartime Activities
1/7/44 Explosion on board off the West African coast
Post War Fate
11/45 For disposal at Freetown
ML_523 H J Percival, Horning, Norfolk 2/7/42
Wind up of the war in Europe (Gazette Date - 11/12/45)
MID PO John Cole C/J48211
MID AB Leslie Bell D/JX256333
MID AB Frank Harold Webb P/JX326806
Known Crew
PO John Cole C/J48211
AB Leslie Bell D/JX256333
AB Frank Harold Webb P/JX326806
Wartime Activities
Post War Fate
12/45 For disposal
Re: AB Leslie Bell MID ML 296
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 1:41 am
by dinger149
many thanks Brian. like many he never said much on his award. just the job they did daily. makes you feel humble.