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BURDEN Horace William 2/Lt
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/27703
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This record is about the BURDEN Horace William 2/Lt dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/27703
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Title (The name of the record)
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BURDEN Horace William 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: BURDEN;
Forename(s): Horace William;
Initials: HW;
Rank: 2/Lt;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 55 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 55 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (2): 18 Bn;
Awarded: MC;
Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While in command of four guns, he held up a strong attack and forced the enemy to retire. Later in the day, he rallied gun teams of another unit and did excellent work. Throughout the day, by continually passing over ground swept by machine gun and rifle fire he kept up close touch with the headquarters of the infantry. He showed fine courage and did excellent service.;
Other Data: joined 55 Coy from Base 31/10/1917
see Narrative of action of 21-28 March 1918 (p4 & 5)
MC confirmed in War Diary (Appdx 26)
Narrative of operations 18 Bn, War Diary (Appdx 77) - wounded 27 Aug 1918
address 1946: 4, Blakehall Rd, Carshalton,Surrey;Other Notes: MC: LG 16/9/1918;
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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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=skr27703 . 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/3d1ddc8a-12eb-47e7-91e9-9ab738ec0882/
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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BURDEN Horace William 2/Lt