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THAMS William Isedor 2/Lt

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/27767

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This record is about the THAMS William Isedor 2/Lt dating from 2000-2024.

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Reference

SKR/DAT/IP/27767

Title

THAMS William Isedor 2/Lt

Date

2000-2024

Description

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: THAMS;

Forename(s): William Isedor;

Initials: WI;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Previous Number: 3357;

Previous Battalion: 9 of;

Previous Regiment: R Scots;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 40 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 40 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 47 Bn;

Date abroad: 12-Oct-1915;

Theatre of War: 1;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer, with four guns and some infantry, held a trench against three attacks in force. One of his teams being put out of action in the third attack, he fired the gun himself, maintaining fire while the infantry were withdrawing. He then rallied his men and carried his gun back.;

Other Data: 1914-15 Star roll - transf to MGC (No 66207) and disch to Commsn 25/04/1917
slightly wounded 21/3/1918 (war diary)
MC confirmed in A & Q files of 40 Bn
taken on strength 47 Bn 7/6/1918
wounded 23/8/1918;

Other Notes: MC: LG 16/9/1918;

END OF RECORD.

Held by
Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language

English

Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
Physical description

1 digital record

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Record URL
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THAMS William Isedor 2/Lt