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ODELL George William Private 87440
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/180966
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This record is about the ODELL George William Private 87440 dating from 2000-2024.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
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SKR/DAT/IP/180966
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Title (The name of the record)
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ODELL George William Private 87440
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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: ODELL;
Forename(s): George William;
Initials: GW;
Number: 87440;
Rank: Private;
Born in: Kentish Town;
Enlisted in: Stratford, E;
Enlistment Date: 29-Dec-1916;
Resided in: Poplar;
Previous Number: S/30303;
Previous Regiment: Rifle Brigade;
Date of transfer to MGC: 03-Mar-1917;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 193 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 8 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (2): 49 Bn;
Other MGC Unit Served (3): 37 Bn;
Date abroad: 25-Apr-1917;
Theatre of War: 1;
Discharge Date: 21-Nov-1919;
Other Data: b 1887
WO363(Ancestry)
39 Strattondale St, Cubitt Town, Poplar
2/1/1917 to 112 Trg Res Bn
23/5/1919 to 9 Bn Rhine Army;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=skr180966 . 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/0b708937-fb52-42b4-a61f-7330ee5aff4b/
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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ODELL George William Private 87440