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LAKE Edward Whitley Private 76284
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/104257
What’s it about?
This record is about the LAKE Edward Whitley Private 76284 dating from 2000-2024.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
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SKR/DAT/IP/104257
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Title (The name of the record)
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LAKE Edward Whitley Private 76284
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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: LAKE;
Forename(s): Edward Whitley;
Initials: EW;
Number: 76284;
Rank: Private;
Previous Number: 9072;
Previous Regiment: Army Cyclist Corps;
MGC Branch: Heavy Branch (Tanks);
MGC Unit: Unknown;
Gallantry Notes: 4th Battalion
Military Medal
76284 Cpl LAKE, Edward WaltonThroughout the action on August 8, 1918, he displayed great courage and determination.
When his tank became immobile on Croates trench (Hangard sector) he immediately manned a machine-gun in the open and harrassed the enemy until the infantry came up and the trench was taken over by them.
Later at great personal risk, he entered a burning tank to get spare parts for his own tank, and only came out when quite overcome by smoke and fumes.;Other Notes: MM (Tanks);
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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Unpublished finding aids (A note of unpublished indexes, lists or guides to the record)
- 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=skr104257 . 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/70f1452e-7d18-4a2b-9885-188c00bf9ecc/
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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LAKE Edward Whitley Private 76284