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Boakes Ernest Stanley Private 45690
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/6032
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This record is about the Boakes Ernest Stanley Private 45690 dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/6032
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Title (The name of the record)
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Boakes Ernest Stanley Private 45690
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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: Boakes;
Forename(s): Ernest Stanley;
Initials: ES;
Number: 45690;
Rank: Private;
Born in: Hartfield, Sussex;
Enlisted in: Chichester, Sussex;
Enlistment Date: 10-May-1916;
Resided in: Cowden;
Previous Number: 21102;
Previous Battalion: 3 of;
Previous Regiment: E Surrey Regt;
Date of transfer to MGC: 28-Jul-1916;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 36 Coy;
Date abroad: 25-Sep-1916;
Theatre of War: 1;
How killed: DOW;
Where: France;
When killed: 26-Apr-1917;
Other Data: WO363
wounded - war diary 27/4/1917
MH106 - 18 Gen Hosp - 19-23/4/1917: meningitis, encephalitis, aged 20 operation performed
MH106 18 Gen Hosp X-Ray Dept 19/4/1917 - head
Camiers Area war diaries: DOW 18 Gen Hosp - gsw head
photograph of brother visiting his grave, GS collection
Article: Kent & Sussex Courier 04 May 1917;Other Notes: BOAKES, Private, ERNEST STANLEY, 45690. 36th Coy. Machine Gun Corps. Died of wounds 26th April 1917. Age 19. Son of John and Hester Boakes, of Rogers Town, Holtye, Cowden, Kent. XVIII. A. 5A. Etaples Military Cemetery - Pas De Calais, France.;
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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=skr6032 . 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/2d937b35-3cc6-46fe-9328-177058bb43bd/
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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Boakes Ernest Stanley Private 45690