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HARDSTAFF Thomas Cpl 122526
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/27817
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This record is about the HARDSTAFF Thomas Cpl 122526 dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/27817
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Title (The name of the record)
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HARDSTAFF Thomas Cpl 122526
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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: HARDSTAFF;
Forename(s): Thomas;
Initials: T;
Number: 122526;
Rank: Cpl;
Resided in: Mansfield;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 55 Bn;
Discharge Date: 22-Feb-1919;
Awarded: MM;
Gallantry Notes: Original Citation in 55 Div Papers (Liverpool Library) " During the attack on 10th April 1918 at CAILLOUX KEEP, after a bombardment lasting twelve hours, although his gun had been several times buried, he succeeded in bringing a devastating fire to bear on the advancing enemy. His coolness and determination was a great assistance at a critical time" (Immediate award) recommended by Capt HG Faulkner, OC "D" Coy 55 Bn MGC, Lt Col HW Bolton, Cdg 55 Bn MGC, and Brig L Boyd-Moss, Cdg 165 Bde. Signed Maj Gen H Jeudwine, Cdg 55 Div
(Battle of Estaires);Other Data: Pocket watch presented by the inhabitants of Tibshelf & Newton to Cpl Hardstaff;
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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- 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=skr27817 . 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/2d2e0ea7-b92f-4a7e-ab3a-f1df52caf42e/
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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HARDSTAFF Thomas Cpl 122526