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GERARD Tom Overton 2/Lt
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/20657
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This record is about the GERARD Tom Overton 2/Lt dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/20657
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Title (The name of the record)
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GERARD Tom Overton 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: GERARD;
Forename(s): Tom Overton;
Initials: TO;
Rank: 2/Lt;
Previous Regiment: Manch Regt;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 112 Coy;
How killed: KIA;
Where: France;
When killed: 10-Jul-1916;
Other Data: Rossall School Register 1844-1923: b 16/9/1892 at School 1906 to Manchester Univ. 2Lt Manch R(Special Res.) sec to MGC. Kia 10/7/16 son of T Gerard, Lindsley House, Swinton, Manchester.
War diary 10/7/1916: 1 officer killed by shellfire
Manchester University
Narrative Son of Thomas Gerard, SindsleyHouse, Worsley. Born 1892 at Wigan. King William'sCollege, Isle of Man. Manchester University: 1910; M. Sc. (2nd ClassHonours Chem. ) 1914. Appointed to Indian Forest Service, studied at University College, Oxford. Gazetted 10th March1915; 4th Battalion Manchester Regiment and Machine Gun Corps ; 2nd Lieutenant; Western Front. Killed 10th July 1916 at Contalmaison.;Other Notes: GERARD, Second Lieutenant, TOM OVERTON, 112th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 10th July 1916. Pier and Face 5 C and 12 C. Thiepval Memorial - Somme, France.;
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Related National Archives files: WO339/40955;
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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- 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=skr20657 . 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/5987f6da-a999-448f-af0f-1ce0cc367430/
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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GERARD Tom Overton 2/Lt