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HOBSON John Collinson 2/Lt
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/20765
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This record is about the HOBSON John Collinson 2/Lt dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/20765
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Title (The name of the record)
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HOBSON John Collinson 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: HOBSON;
Forename(s): John Collinson;
Initials: JC;
Rank: 2/Lt;
Previous Battalion: 12 of;
Previous Regiment: R Scots;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 116 Coy;
How killed: KIA;
Where: Belgium;
When killed: 31-Jul-1917;
Other Data: Inns of Court OTC Register 1914-1919: B/1031 24/8/1914. R Scots. 2/9/14. MGC, France, Lt. Kia 31/7/1917.
See Poem, Emma Gee, Autumn 2009
Allegorical Plaque: St Peters Church, Drayton
War Diary 116 Coy: "killed whilst chosing positions"
photo: GS Archives;Other Notes: HOBSON, Lieutenant, JOHN COLLINSON, 116 Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Inf) formerly 12th Bn. Royal Scots. 31st July 1917. Age 23. Son of Thomas Frederick and Mary Innes Hobson, of Julianstow, Headington Hill, Oxford. Educated at Westminster School ("Grants"), 1907-1912. Scholar of Christ Church, Oxford, 1912 Panel 56. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.;
Is photo available? Yes, see VMGCRA Patreon
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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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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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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/6ba43d90-6bdd-47f0-9e2d-04cd19e69b34/
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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