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SHERLOCK Joseph Private 26939

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/114774

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SKR/DAT/IP/114774
Title
SHERLOCK Joseph Private 26939
Date
2000-2024
Description

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Surname: SHERLOCK;

Forename(s): Joseph;

Initials: J;

Number: 26939;

Rank: Private;

Born in: Skerries, Dublin;

Resided in: Skerries;

Previous Battalion: 3 of;

Previous Regiment: R Dublin Fus;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 114 Coy;

Other Data: MH106 Aug 1916 - Dental Caries (aged 20)
Wd. 12/6/1918
War Office Casualty List 23/7/1918 (wounded)
served N Russia 1919, Mesopotamia 1920
later No 7808588
re-enlisted Tank Corps - disch 19/12/1926
see Royal Tank Corps register of re-enlistments
7 Cabra Rd, Skerries, Dublin;

Other Notes: Gen Serv Medal (Iraq) TC;

END OF RECORD.

Held by
Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language
English
Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
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SHERLOCK Joseph Private 26939