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Wade Herbert John Clark Lieut
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/21332
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This record is about the Wade Herbert John Clark Lieut dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/21332
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Title (The name of the record)
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Wade Herbert John Clark 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: Wade;
Forename(s): Herbert John Clark;
Initials: HJC;
Rank: Lieut;
Previous Regiment: Leics Regt;
Date of transfer to MGC: 07-Aug-1916;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 180 Coy;
How killed: DOW;
Where: Egypt;
When killed: 14-Nov-1917;
Other Data: Roll of Honour (de Ruvigny) Vol II, Sect 2, p.221: 2nd son of Clark James Wade of Roughton, Norfolk by his wife Elizabeth, d. of John Waters; born Felthorpe, Norfolk 24/10/1890; educ Norwich Higher Grade Sch, and St Johns, Battersea; was a Student, taking BSc degree at London Univ; joined College OTC Sept 1914; gaz 2Lt 10 Leics Regt 22/7/15. Transf MGC 15/2/16; prom Lt 1/7/17 served BEF in F&F, Greece & Egypt and died at Port Said Hospital 14/11/17 of wounds rec in action at Gaza on 7/11/17. An Officer wrote…."he died a brave soldier's death, knowing no fear, and had not a single enemy. He was specialy mentioned and the MC would have been his, had he lived…..". Unmarried
See Boy David Sept 1976 (No 87) about circumstances of his death.
Photo (in group) GS Archives, in group,
19/7/1917 joined 180 Coy from 181 Coy;Other Notes: WADE, Lieutenant, H J C, 130th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). Died of wounds received 7th Nov. 14th November 1917. Age 27. Son of Clark J. and Elizabeth Wade, of Roughton, Norwich. Gazetted July, 1917. F. 29. Port Said War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.;
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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=skr21332 . 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/9f868af0-4c55-4b14-8c4d-3870993b117f/
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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Wade Herbert John Clark Lieut