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WADLEY Robert Charles Lieut
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/27771
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This record is about the WADLEY Robert Charles Lieut dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/27771
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Title (The name of the record)
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WADLEY Robert Charles Lieut
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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: WADLEY;
Forename(s): Robert Charles;
Initials: RC;
Rank: Lieut;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 1 Bn;
Awarded: MC;
Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an enemy attack, one of his two guns was destroyed by shell fire, but, taking charge of another gun from an officer who had become a casualty, he fought on with great determination, causing heavy loss to the enemy. He was subsequently wounded but refused to leave until relief could be obtained.;
Other Data: See report in "The Machine Gunner" under 1 Bn News, p28 - later wounded
MC noted in war diary 16/5/1918
see narrative of actions 9/4/1918 onwards - war diaryUniversity of London
Narrative Machine Gun Corps. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an enemy attack one of his two guns was destroyed by shell fire, but taking charge of another gun from an officer who had become a casualty, he fought on with great determination, causing heavy loss to the enemy. He was subsequently wounded, but refused to leave until relief could be obtained. Gazette, 1916 September 1918.;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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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/4f747a29-857d-4fb7-9a13-03fb6b8d1a2b/
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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WADLEY Robert Charles Lieut