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SPEAR James Cecil 2/Lt
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/27760
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This record is about the SPEAR James Cecil 2/Lt dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/27760
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Title (The name of the record)
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SPEAR James Cecil 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: SPEAR;
Forename(s): James Cecil;
Initials: JC;
Rank: 2/Lt;
Resided in: Clapham;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 19 Bn;
Awarded: MC;
Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Under heavy aimed rifle and machine gun fire he mounted two guns on a railway embankment. On one gun being knocked out he continued to fire the other until all the ammunition was exhausted. He then took charge and organised the machine gun defence, remaining at duty, although slightly wounded, until relieved and ordered to retire.;
Other Data: b 13/9/1897
mentioned in Narrative of operations of 19 Bn 21/3/1918 (war diary)
POW: 10/4/1918 - "C" Coy 11/4/1918 Costaverne
ICRC Ref: PA25071 & R53049
repatriated 29/11/1918
65 Chelsham Road, Clapham SW4;Other Notes: MC: LG 16/9/1918;
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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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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- 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=skr27760 . 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/84788045-f64d-43c0-acc9-a519202103bb/
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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SPEAR James Cecil 2/Lt