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CLARKE Hilary Calvert Lieut
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/20512
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This record is about the CLARKE Hilary Calvert Lieut dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/20512
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Title (The name of the record)
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CLARKE Hilary Calvert Lieut
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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: CLARKE;
Forename(s): Hilary Calvert;
Initials: HC;
Rank: Lieut;
Born in: Loughborough;
Enlistment Date: 14-Sep-1914;
Previous Number: PS/2550;
Previous Battalion: 21 of;
Previous Regiment: R Fus;
Date of transfer to MGC: 04-Sep-1916;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 90 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 30 Bn;
Other MGC Unit Served (2): 31 Bn;
Date abroad: 14-Nov-1915;
Theatre of War: 1;
How killed: DOW;
Where: France;
When killed: 31-Aug-1918;
Other Data: b. 10/2/1896
to Commsn 4/9/1916 - MGC
with "C" Coy 30 Bn March 1918
War Diary 31/8/1918 " during the day a stray shell fell near a section of "A" Coy and killed Lieut Clarke and Cpl James"
died 93 FA
Estate £2635/17/1d
photo: GS Archives;Other Notes: CLARKE, Lieutenant, HILARY CALVERT, 31st Bn. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). Killed in action 31st August 1918. Age 22. Son of John and Constance Annie Clarke, of Tempest Rd., Birstall, Leicester. Native of Loughborough. II. E. 154. Meteren Military Cemetery - Nord, France.;
Is photo available? Yes, see VMGCRA Patreon
Related National Archives files: WO339/60978;
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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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=skr20512 . 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/861cd073-f4aa-475f-ae36-c2c992303d2c/
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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CLARKE Hilary Calvert Lieut