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HILL Joseph 2/Lt
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/20759
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This record is about the HILL Joseph 2/Lt dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/20759
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Title (The name of the record)
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HILL Joseph 2/Lt
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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: HILL;
Forename(s): Joseph;
Initials: J;
Rank: 2/Lt;
Born in: Dowlais;
Previous Number: 10397;
Previous Battalion: 28 of;
Previous Regiment: R Fus;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 61 Bn;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 61 Bn;
Other MGC Unit Served (2): 17 Bn;
How killed: D;
Where: UK;
When killed: 23-Nov-1918;
Other Data: NOK: T Hill, Brooklands, Pont Rd, Dowlais, S Wales. Died of Influenza 23/11/1918
Casualty Form: Arrived Base Depot (Camiers) 12/5/1917. To Gen Hosp (Camiers) 12/5/1917 - Pittyresis Rosea, 16/5/1917 - to England. 13/1/1918 Southampton to Le Havre. Wounded 12/04/1918 - admitted 15 CCS gunshot wound. 14/4/1918 - AT "Cambria" for England. 9/9/1918 Embarked and Disembarked - Camiers - to 17 Bn - joined in the Field 27/9/1918. Died at Mil Hosp, Belton Park, Grantham of pneumonia
Enlisted 12/4/1916, aged 18 yrs 330 days - School Teacher - 10397 28 R Fus and later 60419 104th TR Bn, posted MGC 25/11/1916 - disch to Commsn 24/3/1917 served 267 MG Coy and 61 Bn
Letter from Hill to War Office 23/10/1918 - application for wound gratuity - wounded at Merville on R Lys 12/4/1918 - passed fit for Gen Service at Officers Command Depot, Eastbourne 23/9/1918, now at Harrowby Camp, Grantham.
Medical Report - gsw right arm - bullet passed through under side of upper arm - no vessel or bone injury but slight bruising of ulnar nerve.
Born 26/11/1897 at Dowlais - father Manager in Steel Works. Educ: Merthyr Intermediate School, Occ: Student
Estate £36/2/7d
Letter from mother applying for gratuity - outlining sons services, wound etc.;Other Notes: HILL, Lieutenant, JOSEPH, Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 23rd November 1918. Age 21. Son of Thomas and Margaret Hill of 3, Tanybryn Place, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil. Y. K. 13. Merthyr Tydfil (Pant) Cemetery - Glamorganshire, United Kingdom.;
Related National Archives files: WO339/79445;
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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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=skr20759 . 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/3514ef93-290e-469b-87aa-0ff262b669ea/
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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