Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
First World War medals & pips belonging to ex-head of North Harringay School
Medals and pips belonging to Frank William Jaggard who was born in Fakenham, Norfolk in January 1885 and was a teacher, at St. Mary’s School, Hornsey, London, when he enlisted in September 1914.
He was posted to France as a Sergeant with the Seaforth Highlanders (816) on the 1st May 1915 and commissioned on the 8th February 1917.
He served in France for nearly three years, rising to the rank of Captain - and Adjutant of his Battalion.
When the War ended, he remained in the Army, moved to Germany and became an Education Officer with the British Army of Occupation.
He relinquished his Commission in February 1920 and returned to teaching, initially at Stroud Green Boys’ School and then as Head Master of North Harringay School and later of Coldfall Primary School.
He retired in 1950 and died at Muswell Hill, London, on the 23rd March 1969.
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Comment by Mark B on May 6, 2011 at 1:36
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OK from left to right you have a:
1914-1915 Star awarded to everyone who served during that time,
A British War Medal which was awarded to everyone who served, and
an Allied Victory Medal.
The white and purple one is the Military Cross and a very very serious fighting. There will be a citation in the London Gazette of what he did to be awarded it.
So where did you photograph them Hugh?
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Comment by Hugh on May 6, 2011 at 8:08
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This one came from ebay. So, if you fancy a them, you can put in a bid they could be yours! Bidding currently stands at £238. I wonder what they'll go for?
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Oh there is a sign of the times. I would guess they will go a four or five times higher. The page does have the citation on so thanks. He was awarded it not so much for fighting but for:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
As signalling officer, he kept up communication throughout six days fighting under difficult circumstances.
He was always out under heavy fire, assisting in finding and repairing breaks in the line.
When the Adjutant became a casualty, he worked without any rest for four days and nights.I have said it before on here I am glad those times have (mostly) passed.
Well spotted!
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Bidding now at £1,020 and seven days still to go.
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Comment by Angela on May 21, 2011 at 18:09
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The winning bid was £1, 802!
Great find Hugh
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Blimey. I thought it would be about that. Although to be honest personally I don't get collecting them. I would read about it and go and see them in a museum - but to own? I hope the person "enjoys" them rather than keeps them as an asset.
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Seems sad that they couldn't be kept in this man's family--maybe there was no one. He was someone to be Proud of.
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Exactly Deborah. I think it so sad that family members down the line (somewhere) only sees the cash value of war medals. I would so dearly love to know the whereabouts of my Grandad's and Great Uncle's WW1 medals. Both killed in action, Ypres 1915 and Pozierres 1918. No known graves. And how apt with today being Remembrance Sunday. We must never forget.
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John was heartbreaking to read your reply---i assume you have contacted the War Office for help--i was in Ypres several years ago with my husband looking for information of his Grandfathers regiment, he came back injured, but most of his fellow men were killed and their names are listed on the Menin Gate. I contacted the War office once for an elderly neighbour of mine who never had his medals, they were very helpful and sent them to him-they had no record of how to contact him. Your Grandfather and Great Uncle need recognition and hopefully a Named Grave to put flowers on--Good luck to you John on your search. There are people out there who can help you i'm sure.
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Deborah, I have only just seen your post........18months later ! Many thanks for your guidance and concerns. I have bumbled my way through various contacts picking up little scraps here and there but can't find what I really wish for. It seems likely the records fell victim to Blitz damage. I just get lost on my way through the various sites and avenues. But I will try The War Office as suggested. I can imagine my grandmother wasn't too interested in receiving a set of medals for a husband and then a son. I visited Menin Gate and Pozierres Cemetery with my daughter, June 2019, as far as I know we are the first and only family visitors. Sad. Live in hope that their remains are one day recovered but....
So thanks again for your time Deborah. By the way, my best friend lived in Harringay till around 1968, Colin Phillips. Might you be related by any chance ???
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