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BACKRATH Ronald Gladstone 2/Lt
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/77032
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This record is about the BACKRATH Ronald Gladstone 2/Lt dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/77032
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Title (The name of the record)
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BACKRATH Ronald Gladstone 2/Lt
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Date (When the record was created)
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2000-2024
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Description (What the record is about)
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The user is advised to read the FINDING AIDS document linked to this catalogue for an explanation of the method by which this record has been created and any terms used.
Surname: BACKRATH;
Forename(s): Ronald Gladstone;
Initials: RG;
Rank: 2/Lt;
Enlistment Date: 15-Sep-1914;
Previous Regiment: E Yorks Regt;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 21 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 21 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (2): 8 Bn;
Other Data: disch to Commsn 15/1/1915 - wounded Laventie July 1916 - to UK - joined MGC (30 Div) Conducted a party with 4 guns "over the top" in the first wave 9/4/1917 on the Hindenburg Line, and again at Sanctuary Wood 31/7/1917, Promoted Capt in Aug 1917 and went to 8 Div, where he was a temp Major. Later at Oppy Wood and the advance on Mons, subs stationed in Germany. Joined 50 Div Train RASC June 1920 (Hull Daily Mail, 5/10/1923) PHOTO
See War Diary 21 Coy 17/3/1917 - on course of aircraft identification
See war diary 31/7/1917;END OF RECORD.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
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Language (The language of the record)
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English
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Creator(s) (The creator of the record)
- Graham Sacker
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
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1 digital record
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Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the record)
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Users to read Finding Aids page. Further information may contain GDPR-protected information and not be released. Appointment required for access or paid research.
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- Finding Aids page on VMGCRA Website: https://vickersmg.blog/about/research/mgcdatabase/. Additional material may be available for VMGCRA Patreon subscribers at: https://www.patreon.com/vickersmg/posts?filters%5Btag%5D=skr77032 . Ensure you are logged in to check. Subscribe from £3 per month.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/ad9a76e5-a216-4abc-9806-f550f2b9182f/
Series information
SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
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Catalogue hierarchy
This record is held at Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Within the fonds: SKR.2025.11
Machine Gun Corps Database Collection
Within the series: SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
Within the file: SKR/DAT/IP
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BACKRATH Ronald Gladstone 2/Lt