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BROADHURST John Sergt 65537

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/104769

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SKR/DAT/IP/104769
Title
BROADHURST John Sergt 65537
Date
2000-2024
Description

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Surname: BROADHURST;

Forename(s): John;

Initials: J;

Number: 65537;

Rank: Sergt;

Born in: Accrington;

Enlisted in: Preston;

Enlistment Date: 27-Jul-1916;

Resided in: Blackburn;

Previous Number: 28006;

Previous Battalion: 3 of;

Previous Regiment: E Lanc Regt;

Date of transfer to MGC: 21-Oct-1916;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 201 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 271 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 54 Bn;

Date abroad: 27-Mar-1917;

Theatre of War: 1;

Discharge Date: 05-Apr-1919;

Other Data: b 1884
WO363(FMP)
prev served as 7780 Sco Rif for 13 years - disch 11/2/1916
mentioned in docs of 48329 Simpson
14/10/1917 posted 271 Coy - to Basrah
transport Sergt
10 Monk St, Blackburn;

END OF RECORD.

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Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language
English
Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
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