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DRABBLE William Henry Private 53118

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/62666

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SKR/DAT/IP/62666
Title
DRABBLE William Henry Private 53118
Date
2000-2024
Description

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Surname: DRABBLE;

Forename(s): William Henry;

Initials: WH;

Number: 53118;

Rank: Private;

Born in: S Yorks;

Enlistment Date: 12-Dec-1915;

Resided in: Sheffield;

Previous Regiment: York & Lanc Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: Unknown;

Date abroad: 29-Sep-1916;

Theatre of War: 1;

Discharge Date: 29-Apr-1918;

Silver War Badge? 417447;

Other Data: War Office Casualty List 27/11/1917
disch KR xvi (wounds) aged 24 yrs 9m
from family: was wounded whilst acting as a runner taking a message to another MG position. An exploding shell caused the loss of the index finger to his left hand, broke his leg and caused other shrapnel wounds. Invalided to UK 5/11/917;

END OF RECORD.

Held by
Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language
English
Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
Physical description
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DRABBLE William Henry Private 53118