Appointment At The Palace

15TH JULY

Exactly one hundred years ago today a special communication was received by a young Lt Cyril Norman Ellen requesting his presence at Buckingham Palace on the 24th July 1919. The phonogram was sent from the Lord Chamberlain’s office to Harvey’s grandad who was to receive his DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) from King George V. It must have been a very proud moment.

Original phonogram sent on 15th July 1919 to Lt C N Ellen

R.A.F. PHONOGRAM.

F.S. Form 380
NOT TO BE FILLED IN BY SENDER.
Date15/7/19           Time. –
No. 8                     Time Recd. 11:50
By A C

To Lieut. Cyril Ellen
R.A.F. Station Cranwell

Your attendance is required at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 24th inst. at 10:15 o’clock a.m.

Service dress. Please telegraph acknowledgment

Lord Chamberlain
Buckingham Palace
London

There were 1045 Distinguished Flying Crosses issued for WW1.

Cyril Ellen wearing his medals on his wedding day in 1925.
The DFC is on the left.