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CLAUGHTON John Harold 2/Lt
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/20515
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This record is about the CLAUGHTON John Harold 2/Lt dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/20515
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Title (The name of the record)
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CLAUGHTON John Harold 2/Lt
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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: CLAUGHTON;
Forename(s): John Harold;
Initials: JH;
Rank: 2/Lt;
Born in: St Catherines, Ontario;
Resided in: South Vancouver;
Previous Number: 121467;
Previous Regiment: Can MGC;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 35 Coy;
Date abroad: 23-Apr-1917;
Theatre of War: 1;
How killed: KIA;
Where: France;
When killed: 30-Nov-1917;
Other Data: b.9/3/1886
joined 35 Coy from Base 8/5/1917
Barrister & Solicitor, Vancouver, Btirish Columbia
sister of above: Lilian M Claughton, 256 Balfour Rd, Ilford
Red Cross Enquiry Card
photo: GS Archives;Other Notes: CLAUGHTON, Second Lieutenant, JOHN HAROLD, 35th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 30th November 1917. Panel 12 and 13. Cambrai Memorial, Louverval - Nord, France.
NOK: wife: Mrs Christina Claughton, 6464 Chester St, South Vancouver;
Is photo available? Yes, see VMGCRA Patreon
Related National Archives files: WO339/76042:;
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)
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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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Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the 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=skr20515 . 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/c976cb7e-2a50-4133-9c46-2b5553ebb1a5/
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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