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SPRAY Charles Private 35967
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/27841
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This record is about the SPRAY Charles Private 35967 dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/27841
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Title (The name of the record)
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SPRAY Charles Private 35967
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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: SPRAY;
Forename(s): Charles;
Initials: C;
Number: 35967;
Rank: Private;
Born in: Battle;
Enlisted in: Hastings;
Enlistment Date: 31-Jan-1916;
Resided in: Battle;
Previous Number: 27551;
Previous Battalion: 15 of;
Previous Regiment: R Fus;
Date of transfer to MGC: 12-May-1916;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 15 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 5 Bn;
Other MGC Unit Served (2): 46 Bn;
Date abroad: 31-Jul-1916;
Discharge Date: 10-Nov-1919;
Awarded: MM;
Gallantry Notes: War Diary 5 Bn 27/4/1918: "a counter attack on the new position at dawn was repulsed with the assistance of the two guns pushed forward during which Pte Spray did good work getting one gun into action alone after the team had been put out of action".;
Other Data: b 1893
Wd, 10/8/1918, gas
14/8/1918 adm 1 Conv Dep (5 Bn) wounded
War Office Casualty List 17/9/1918 (wounded)
WO363(FMP)
1 Stone Cottage, Watchoak, Battle, Sussex
Article: Hastings and St Leonards Observer 25 May 1918;Other Notes: MM: LG 7/10/1918;
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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- 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=skr27841 . 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/6a196c3e-1101-461a-9d4d-587396a678db/
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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SPRAY Charles Private 35967