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TOWNSEND Fred Private 29118
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/83123
What’s it about?
This record is about the TOWNSEND Fred Private 29118 dating from 2000-2024.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- SKR/DAT/IP/83123
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Title (The name of the record)
- TOWNSEND Fred Private 29118
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Date (When the record was created)
- 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: TOWNSEND;
Forename(s): Fred;
Initials: F;
Number: 29118;
Rank: Private;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 14 Coy;
Discharge Date: 23-May-1919;
Other Data: War Diary, 14 Coy 6/2/1917: "Court of enquiry held at Company HQ rea accidental wound caused to 60130 Pte J Newbert, by 29118 Pte F Townsend whilst loading his revolver in billets at Mailly-Maillet at 4.45pm prior to his proceeding to trenches";
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)
- 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)
- 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=skr83123 . 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/c3c5fdba-5f0f-4b5f-bea3-2e77e8a427f8/
Series information
SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
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TOWNSEND Fred Private 29118