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KEIGHTLEY William Henry Cpl 115798
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/27824
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This record is about the KEIGHTLEY William Henry Cpl 115798 dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/27824
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Title (The name of the record)
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KEIGHTLEY William Henry Cpl 115798
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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: KEIGHTLEY;
Forename(s): William Henry;
Initials: WH;
Number: 115798;
Rank: Cpl;
Resided in: Great Crosby;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 55 Bn;
Awarded: MM;
Gallantry Notes: Citation from 55 Div Papers (Liverpool Library) £He displayed gallantry and devotion to duty when the enemy attacked Givenchy on 9th April 1918. During the early part of the battle, although his team was surrounded, he continued to fight his gun and keep the enemy at bay with bombs and rifle fire, and successfully held them in check until the launch of the counter attack. His coolness and determination were of great assistance to the infantry in the defence of this important sector." (Immediate Award) recommended by Capt HG Faulkner OC "D" Coy 55 Bn MGC, Lt Col HW Bolton Cdg 55 Bn MGC and Brig L Boyd-Moss, Cdg 165 Bde. Signed Maj Gen H Jeudwine, Cdg 55 Div.;
Other Notes: MM: LG 7/10/1918;
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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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/85a05f47-a2e0-42bc-9aa4-664769d78e6b/
Series information
SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
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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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KEIGHTLEY William Henry Cpl 115798