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ANDREW Alfred William Private 2943
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/19058
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This record is about the ANDREW Alfred William Private 2943 dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/19058
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Title (The name of the record)
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ANDREW Alfred William Private 2943
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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: ANDREW;
Forename(s): Alfred William;
Initials: AW;
Number: 2943;
Rank: Private;
Born in: Barnes, Surrey;
Enlisted in: Tonbridge, Kent;
Previous Regiment: MMGS-RA;
MGC Branch: Heavy Branch (Tanks);
MGC Unit: "D" Coy;
How killed: KIA;
Where: France;
When killed: 16-Sep-1916;
Other Data: dependant: mother - Marie Andrew, Little Gam Farm, Elmstead, Ashford, Kent & The Cottage, Upper End, Eckington.;
Other Notes: ANDREW, Private, ALFRED WILLIAM, 206142. "D" Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Heavy Branch). 16th September 1916. Pier and Face 5 C and 12 C. Thiepval Memorial - Somme, France.
NOK: widow - Lily Andrew, 74 Ashford Rd, Eastbourne
NB: given a Tank Corps number (206142) after death and before the formation of the Tank Corps;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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- 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=skr19058 . 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/68d64e40-2ff2-478a-bb1d-dca2d6c63068/
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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ANDREW Alfred William Private 2943