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DEMPSTER John Rose Private 85867

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/22847

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SKR/DAT/IP/22847
Title
DEMPSTER John Rose Private 85867
Date
2000-2024
Description

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Surname: DEMPSTER;

Forename(s): John Rose;

Initials: JR;

Number: 85867;

Rank: Private;

Enlisted in: Aberdeen;

Enlistment Date: 29-Nov-1916;

Resided in: Drumblade;

Previous Number: S/15702;

Previous Battalion: 3 of;

Previous Regiment: Gordon H;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 56 Bn;

Discharge Date: 02-Mar-1919;

Awarded: MM;

Other Data: Spink Auction: 7022 - Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria
Lot: 425

A Great War Western Front M.M. to Private J.R. Dempster, Machine Gun Corps, Late Gordon Highlanders Military Medal, G.V.R. (85867 Pte. J.R. Dempeter (sic). 56/M.G.C.), edge bruise, otherwise about extremely fine, Estimate £ 300-320 M.M. London Gazette 24.1.1919 85867 Pte. Dempeter (sic), J.R., 56th Bn., Machine Gun Corps (Drumblade) 85867 Private John Rose Dempster, M.M., born Drumblade, Aberdeenshire, 1892; enlisted as Private, 3rd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders; transferred 56th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps, on its formation as part of 56th (1st London) Division, 1.3.1918.;

Other Notes: MM: LG 24/1/1919 (DEMPETER);

END OF RECORD.

Held by
Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language
English
Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
Physical description
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DEMPSTER John Rose Private 85867