Skip to main content
Service phase: Beta

This is a new way to search our records, which we're still working on. Alternatively you can search our existing catalogue, Discovery.

Item

MASON Phillip Norman 2/Lt

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/26662

What’s it about?

This record is about the MASON Phillip Norman 2/Lt dating from 2000-2024.

Access information is unavailable

Sorry, information for accessing this record is currently unavailable online. Please try again later.

Full description and record details

Reference
SKR/DAT/IP/26662
Title
MASON Phillip Norman 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: MASON;

Forename(s): Phillip Norman;

Initials: PN;

Rank: 2/Lt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 62 Bn;

Awarded: MC, MID;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took his section of machine guns forward to an exposed position in obedience of orders, and remained there for three days and nights under heavy fire. His mean were weary and exhausted by heavy fighting, but he inspired them with his own enengy and determination, and it was owing to his own splendid example that he got his guns and teams into the required position.;

Other Data: with "A" Coy 62 Bn 9/3/1918
Letter about - Boy David, Dec 1978 (No 96);

Other Notes: MC: LG 7/11/1918
MID: LG 25/5/1918;

END OF RECORD.

Held by
Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language
English
Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
Physical description
1 digital record
Access conditions

Users to read Finding Aids page. Further information may contain GDPR-protected information and not be released. Appointment required for access or paid research.

Unpublished finding aids
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=skr26662 . Ensure you are logged in to check. Subscribe from £3 per month.
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/487e93bb-cb32-45ce-b36c-5539e19dfa4f/

Series information

SKR/DAT/IP

Machine Gun Corps Database

See the series level description for more information about this record.

View series description

Catalogue hierarchy

154,872 records
144,433 records

Within the fonds: SKR.2025.11

Machine Gun Corps Database Collection

144,433 records

Within the series: SKR/DAT/IP

Machine Gun Corps Database

144,432 records

Within the file: SKR/DAT/IP

Individual Records

You are currently looking at the item: SKR/DAT/IP/26662

MASON Phillip Norman 2/Lt