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CALEDON Erik J D A,The Earl of Major

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/31961

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SKR/DAT/IP/31961
Title
CALEDON Erik J D A,The Earl of Major
Date
2000-2024
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Surname: CALEDON;

Forename(s): Erik J D A,The Earl of;

Initials: EJDA;

Rank: Major;

Enlistment Date: 10-May-1911;

Resided in: St Albans;

Previous Battalion: 1 of;

Previous Regiment: Life Gds;

Date of transfer to MGC: 14-Oct-1916;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 54 Coy;

Date abroad: 16-Aug-1914;

Theatre of War: 1;

Other Data: Erik James Desmond Aleaxander, 5th Earl of Caledon
b 9/8/1885, 2Lt 4/10/1910,(Life Guards) Capt MGC 14/10/1916 -19/6/1919. T/Major 30/3/1918
took command of 54 Coy 17/10/1916 - war diary
returned to Life Guards, 10/6/1919
GSO British Military Mission to Finland 1919-20
d. 10/7/1968;

END OF RECORD.

Held by
Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language
English
Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
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CALEDON Erik J D A,The Earl of Major