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CROSS Walter Robson 2/Lt
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/23230
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- SKR/DAT/IP/23230
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Title (The name of the record)
- CROSS Walter Robson 2/Lt
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Date (When the record was created)
- 2000-2024
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Surname: CROSS;
Forename(s): Walter Robson;
Initials: WR;
Rank: 2/Lt;
Previous Number: 563;
Previous Regiment: Royal Garrison Artillery;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 33 Bn;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 242 Coy;
Date abroad: 15-May-1915;
Theatre of War: 1;
Awarded: MC;
Gallantry Notes: Citation for MC (LG 4/10/1919): On the morning on 6 November 1918 at Pot de Vin, when the division on our right was held up, he went forward under very heavy shell fire to reconnoitre. He located the enemy. He rushed two guns into action against them from a flank and inflicted heavy losses.. He then reported the matter, enabling artillery fire to begot onto advancing enemy. He showed the greatest pluck and deterination during these operations.;
Other Data: joined 242 Coy 9/10/1917
Portrait 33 Bn History
address: 41 Bonhea Terrace, Thornaby-on-Tees;Other Notes: MC: LG 8/3/1919 T/2Lt;
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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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- 1 digital record
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SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
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Within the fonds: SKR.2025.11
Machine Gun Corps Database Collection
Within the series: SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
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CROSS Walter Robson 2/Lt