Gallantry decorations for "Mysore Lancers Group" in WW1- (Part 1)

Gallantry decorations for "Mysore Lancers Group" in WW1-  (Part 1)

The many gallantry medals won by the Mysore Lancers Group, is arranged from the highest to the lowest levels in the Gallantry Awards “order of Wearing” etc.,.

Military Cross (MC)

The   Mil     Military Cross is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers and (since 1893) other ranks of tthe British Armed Forces, and formerly awarded to officers of other Commonwealth countries. The four corners have crown engraved.   NCOs or other ranks instead, received the Military Medal with the reigning Emperor's initials.

AwarAw    Awarded for gallantry during active operations against the enemy.Established on 28th December 1914, Awards issued since 1st JJanuary 1915. In the reign of George V-43,500; George VI over 11500; and during Elizabeth II more than 750 have been aawarded. Shows straight armed silver cross with crowns at each end and Royal cypher in the centre, as per the reigning Emperor/Queen. The reverse side is plain.

This award is at the 3rd place in order, and supersedes Indian Order of Merit (IOM) and Indian Distinguished Service Medal ( IDSM )




MILITARY CROSS (MC) Awardees in Mysore Lancers Group

JODHPUR LANCERS:

Maj. Thakur Dalpat Singh ; Capt. Thakur Anop Singh ; Capt. H.F.P. Hornsby; Lt. A.B. Knight : 2nd Lt Kunwar Sagat Singh

MYSORE LANCERS:

Lt. D.G.Mein; Lt. H.Horsemean;   Lt.. M.N. Meredith :   Ris.2nd in Comd. B.P.Krishne Urs;

BHAVNAGAR LANCERS:

Capt. Zorawar Singh;

The Indian Order of Merit (IOM)

The Indian Order of Merit (IOM) was a military and civilian decoration of British India. It was established in 1837 by the East India Company. For a long period of time the IOM was the highest decoration that a native member of the British Indian Army could receive. There were three classes of this award.– the 3rd Class in silver and enamel, the 2nd Class in silver and gold and the 1st Class in solid gold. All carried increased pay, increased pensions and, in the case of the death in action of the recipient, payments to the soldier’s widow . There was also a very rare Civil IOM but few were ever awarded and examples are seldom seen. It was discontinued after Indian Indepencence. Total number issued so far, is NOT known.


Indian Order of Merit (IOM) Awardees in Mysore Lancers Group.

Capt Thakur Anop Singh. MC , IOM (2nd Class) JL;  Capt. Aman Singh. IOM (2nd Class) JL ; Risaldar. Shaitan Singh. IOM (2nd Class) JL; Risaldar. Keshen Singh IOM(2nd Class) JL  ;              Jem. Asu Singh IOM(2nd Class) JL ; Jem. Khang Singh IOM(2nd Class) JL  ;                                       T. Maj. Sher Singh IOM(2nd Class) JL;    Daf. Amer Singh IOM(2nd Class) JL ;  Daf. Jor Singh IOM(2nd Class) JL

Rt. Cmdt. Mir Mohiudeen  Bahadar IOM(2nd Class) ML;  Ris.Sqdr. Com. A. Lingaraj Urs. , IOM(2nd Class) ML;  Ris. Tp. Comdr. Abdul Gaffar . IOM(2nd Class) ML;   Ris.Tp. Comdr. Meer Turab Ali IOM(2nd Class) ML


The Indian Distinguished Service Medal (IDSM).

The Indian Distinguished Service Medal (IDSM) was a military decoration awarded by the British Empire to Indian citizens serving in the Indian armed forces and police. When it was instituted in 1907 it was the second highest award available to Indians, the first one being the Indian Order of Merit (IOM), however, when eligibility for the Victoria Cross was extended to cover all Commonwealth subjects in 1911, the IDSM became third highest in the order of precedence. After Independence of India, in 1947, it was discontinued . There were four versions of the medal, the only difference being the monarch depicted on the obverse. The medals were issued either with the engraved or impressed details of the recipient, including service number, name and regiment.

The medal is considered reasonably rare and only about 6,000 were awarded, including bars . About 3,200 were awarded during the First World War and 1,200 from the start of the Second World War , to 1947. The remaining 1,600 were awarded between the wars during frontier fighting and other inter-war campaigns such   


 as the Iraq Campaign of 1919-20 .

Indian Distinguished Service Medal (IDSM) Awardees in Mysore Lancers Group

Jodhpur Lancers:

Jem.Jowar Singh ; Jem. Bishen  Singh : Jem. Bahadur Singh :Daf.Jog Singh Daf. Doong singh; Daf. Moti Singh; L.Daf.Dhonkal Singh; L.Daf. Bijai Singh; L.Daf. Khang  Singh ; L.Daf. Bhairon  Singh ; L.Daf. Banwar Singh;

Mysore Lancers:

Ris.2nd in Com. B.P.Krishne Urs.;Ris.Sqdr.Cmdr. M.C.Subbaraj Urs ; Ris.Sqrd.Com. Syed Ahmed ; Ris.Sqrd.Com.Mohammed Hasan Khan; Ris.Tp.Cmdr. Ananda Rao Bhoseley; Ris.Tp.Cmdr. Kasi Rao Sinday ; Jem. Venkoji  Powar ; Jem. Limbaji Powar ; Daf. Abdul Razak ; Daf.Maj. Meer Ashraf Ali ; Daf.Maj. Abdul Rahimon ; Daf. Shankar Rao Nalige. Bar; Daf. Imdad  Ali ; Daf.Narain Rao Kadam : Daf. Abdul Aziz Khan : Lan.Daf. Annaji Dhumal : Sr. Syed Abdul Satar ; Sr. Devoji Rao : Sr. Devrao Baber : Sr. Sheik Dawood : Sr. Mahendra Rao Nagar :

Bhavnagar Lancers:

Sqdr.Com Bapu  Bha ; Lan.Daf.Madar Singh ; Sr.Waje Singh ; Lan.Daf. Nar singh; Sr. Zor  Singh ;

Kashmir Lancers:

Jem.Hazari  Singh ;Daf. Dost  Mohd  Khan ; Sr. Sham Singh.

Indian Meritorius Service Medal (IMSM);

The Indian Meritorious Service Medal (for Indian Army) was a long and meritorious service medal awarded to Indian non-commissioned officers in the British Indian Army. Established in 1888 and lasted till Independence of India.

The Indian Meritorious Service Medal is a circular silver medal 1.4 inches in diameter, designed by L.C. Wyon. The obverse depicts the effigy of the reigning sovereign. Around the edge is the inscription of the sovereign's regnal name and the title Kaiser-i-Hind. The reverse depicts an outer wreath of lotus flowers and leaves surrounding an inner wreath of palm leaves. Between the two wreaths is the inscription FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE. Inside the inner wreath is the word INDIA.

JODHPUR LANCERS:

Daf. Mod Singh; Daf. Baney Singh; Daf.Gigai Singh; Daf.Gairo Singh; Daf. Khanu Singh; Daf. Kalyan Singh; Daf.Bakhtawer  Singh ; Daf. Doong Singh.

MYSORE LANCERS:

Jem.Syed Abdul Aziz; Jem. Krishna Rao Kadam;R.M.Daff. Ramachadar Rao Jadov; Far.Maj.Abdul      Khader; Sqdrn Daff Maj. Krishna  Rao Powar; Daf. Davood Khan; Daf. Neelakanta Rao Sinday;Daf.Syed Abdul Rahimon; Daf. Syed Abdul Razak; L.Daf,Parasoji  Kolay; Sr. Devarao  Bhosley; Sr.Sheik  Nadar; Sr.Santhaji  Powar; Sr. Faiz Ahmed Khan; Sr. Lakshman Rao Bhojgade; Sqrn.Daf.Maj. Bhyrji Rao More;Daf. Devarao Bhosle; Sr. Mohammed Hussain.

BHAVNAGAR LANCERS:

Lan.Daf. Shiv Singh ; Sr. Becharji.

KASHMIR LANCERS:

Daf. Gajendra Singh; Sr. Basanthe Singh.

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MYSORE LANCERS GROUP, MYSORE TRANSPORT:
List of Officers and Other Ranks who have received decorations or have been mentioned in despatches



  Rank.  Name.       Honours and Rewards. 
Lt.-Col. W. J. Lambert, D.S.O.;Two bars to D.S.O. ; Mentioned in Despatches 
Major E. B. Belcher, M.C. ; Mentioned in Despatches twice 
Lieut. D. G. Mein, M.C.,(Killed in action)M.C.. ; Mentioned in Despatches 
Lieut. H. Horsman, M.C. M.C. and Bar ; Mentioned in Despatches 
Lieut. M. N. Meredith. M.C. (killed in action)M.C. 
Rt. Cmdt. B. Chamaraj Mo Sirdar Bahadar;1st Class O.B.I.; White Eagle (IV Class) (Serbia) ;Mentioned in Despatches twice 
Rt. Cmdt. Meer Mohiudeen Bahadar ;2nd Class O.B.I.; I.O.M.(2nd Class); Promotion to 1st Class O.B.I. ; Mentioned in Despatches twice 
Risaldar B. P. Krishne Urs,2nd in Com. M.C.,I.D.S.M,White Eagle V Class (Serbia) 
Ris. Sqdn.Cmdr M. C. Subba Raj Urs.,I.D.S.M ; Mentioned in Despatches;
Ris. Sqdn Crndr.Syed Ahmed, I.D.S.M.
   
     Mohammed Hassan Khan, I.D.S.M.  
,, A. Lingaraj Urs., I.O.M.  (2nd Class) 
*’ A. Basaravaj Urs.Mentioned in Despatches three times 
Ris. Tp.Cmdr Hanumanth Rao Powar; 2nd Class Order BI. ; Mentioned in despatches, Bahadur
Ris. Tp. Cmdr. Ananda Rao Bhoseley, I.D.S.M. 
Kasi Rao Sinday, I.D.S.M. 
Abdul Gaffar, I.D.S.M.;I.O.M. (2nd Class) ;  Mentioned in Despatches 
Meer Turab Ali,  I.O.M. (2nd Class) ; Mentioned in Despatches twice 
Jamdr. A. T. Thyagaraj  Mentioned in Despatches 
Jamdr. Venkoji Powar, I.D.S.M.  Mentioned in Despatches 
Jamdr. Limbaji Powar, I.D.S.M.  
Jamdr. Syed Abdul Aziz;I.M.S.M. ; Mentioned in Despatches 
Jamdr. Krishna Rao Kadam ;I.M.S.M. ; Mentioned in Despatches 
Lieut. A. A. Montuic, G.B.V.C. . . Mentioned in Despatches 
443  Regtl. Maj. Daf.Keroji Kerserker;Cross Karageorge with Swords, I Class (Serbia) 
541  Daf. Abdul Razak, I.D.S.M. 
613  R.M. Daf. Ramachandar Rao Jadow I.M.S.M. ; Mentioned in Despatches 
958  Daf. Maj. Meer Ashraf Ali, I.D.S.M. .  
508  Daf. Maj. Abdul Rahimond, I.D.S.M. 
898  Daf.  Baji Rao Susthe Mentioned in Despatches 
756  Daf. Shankar Rao Nalige, I.D.S.M.. and Bar 
786  Daf. Imdad Ali, I.D.S.M. I.D.S.M. 
607  Daf. Narain Rao Kadom, I.D.S.M. 
590  Daf. Abdul Aziz Khan, I.D.S.M. 
782  L.-Daf. Annaji Dhumal, I.D.S.M. 
840  Sr. Syed Abdul Sather, I.D.S.M. 
681  Sr. Venkate Rao Jtaphe 
Mentioned in Despatches 
956  Sr. Bhima Rao SelKay   
911  Sr. Devoji Rao, I.D.S.M. 
1185 Sr. Devarao Baber, I.D.S.M. 
1118 Sr. Sheik Davood, I.D.S.M. 
1232 Sr. Mahadeva Rao Nagar I.D.S.M. 
5i7  Far. Maj.Abdul Khader I.M.S.M. 
831  Sqdn. Daf. Maj. Krishna Rao Powar I.M.S.M. 
712  Daf. Davood Khan  I.M.S.M, 
528  Daf. Nee Lakanta Rao Sinday . . I.M.S.M. 
616  Daf. Syed Abdul Rahimon  I.M.S.M. 
718  Daf. Syed Abdul Razak  I.M.S.M. 
700  L.-Daf. Parasoji Kelay  I.M.S.M. 
 l8  Sowar Deva Rao Bhosley .I.M.S.M. 
229  Sowar Sheik Nadar  I.M.S.M. 
499  Sowar Santhaji Powar  I.M.S.M. 
498  Sowar Faiz Ahmed Khan  I.M.S.M. 
507  Sowar Lakshman Rao Bhojgade . I.M.S.M. 
23   Sqdn.Daf. Maj. Bhyrji Rao More  I.M.S.M. 
211  Daf.  Deva Rao Bhosle  I.M.S.M. 
558  Sr.  Mohammed Hussain  I.M.S.M. 
List of Officers and Other Ranks who have received decorations or have been 
mentioned in despatches — cont. 
Bhavnagar Lancers attached to  Mysore Lancers. 
Capt.  Zorawar Singh, M.C.   
Sqdn. Cmdr.  Sirdar Singh  Mentioned in Despatches 
Sqdn. Cmdr.  Bapu Bhai, I.D.S.M. ; Mentioned in Despatches twice 
ii54  K.-Daf. Umed Singh  I.M.S.M. 
1133  L.-Daf. Madar Singh I.D.S.M. 
1066  Sr. Waje Singh  I.D.S.M. 
892   L.-Daf. Nar Singh .I.D.S.M. 
907   Sr. Zor Singh  I.D.S.M. 
1092  Sr. Karsan Singh  Silver Star (II Class) Serbia 
1171  L.-Daf. Shiv Singh I.M.S.M. 
709   Sr.  Becharji  I.M.S.M. 
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