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Chessum Harold William Private 31494
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/7189
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This record is about the Chessum Harold William Private 31494 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/7189
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Title (The name of the record)
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Chessum Harold William Private 31494
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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: Chessum;
Forename(s): Harold William;
Initials: HW;
Number: 31494;
Rank: Private;
Born in: Wrestlingworth, Beds;
Enlisted in: Ampthill;
Resided in: Sandy, Beds;
Previous Number: 23517;
Previous Regiment: Bedf Regt;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 144 Coy;
How killed: KIA;
Where: France;
When killed: 24-Nov-1916;
Other Data: MH106 - 11FA - 28/8-3/9/1916: PUO, aged 20
death noted in war diary
BWM/VIC offered Lockdales, July '15;Other Notes: CHESSUM, Private, HAROLD WILLIAM, 31494. 144th Bde. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 24th November 1916. Age 20. Son of William and Minnie Chessum, of Potton Rd., Wrestlingworth, Sandy, Beds. V. F. 26. Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont - Somme, France.;
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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Unpublished finding aids (A note of unpublished indexes, lists or guides to the record)
- 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=skr7189 . 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/3931336b-9a36-4275-a2d3-a1569c31ece7/
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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Chessum Harold William Private 31494