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WILCOCK Albert A/Cpl 85565
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/27849
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This record is about the WILCOCK Albert A/Cpl 85565 dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/27849
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Title (The name of the record)
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WILCOCK Albert A/Cpl 85565
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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: WILCOCK;
Forename(s): Albert;
Initials: A;
Number: 85565;
Rank: A/Cpl;
Enlistment Date: 13-Dec-1916;
Resided in: Blackburn;
Previous Number: TR/3/17157;
Previous Battalion: 51 of;
Previous Regiment: Trg Res Bn;
Date of transfer to MGC: 09-Feb-1917;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 55 Bn;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 166 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (2): 62 Bn;
Date abroad: 14-May-1917;
Theatre of War: 1;
Discharge Date: 15-Feb-1920;
Awarded: MM;
Gallantry Notes: Citation from 55 Div Records (Liverpool Libraries): "At CAMBRIN on 9th April 1918 this man displayed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty, During enemy bombardment, a machine gun was hit by shell fire. As an enemy attack was expected, he volunteered to proceed to Coy HQ, a distance of 200 yards and procure a new gun, which he succeeded in doing, passing twice through a heavy barrage." (Immediate Award) Recommended by Major A Rome, OC "C" Coy 55 Bn MGC, Lt Col HW Bolton, Cdg 55 Bn MGC and Brig Kelly, Cdg 2 Inf Bde. Signed by HS Jeudwine, Maj Gen, Cdg 55 Div
NB: with 166 Coy until 1/3/1916, then 55 Bn , later 62 Bn;
Other Data: WO363;
Other Notes: MM: LG 7/10/1918;
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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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=skr27849 . 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/07280d95-b40b-4754-8902-cb86fd01457d/
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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