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SPURRELL Hugh William 2/Lt
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/27762
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This record is about the SPURRELL Hugh William 2/Lt dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/27762
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Title (The name of the record)
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SPURRELL Hugh William 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: SPURRELL;
Forename(s): Hugh William;
Initials: HW;
Rank: 2/Lt;
Previous Number: PS/3261;
Previous Battalion: 21 of;
Previous Regiment: R Fus;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 40 Bn;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 119 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (2): 40 Bn;
Date abroad: 14-Nov-1915;
Theatre of War: 1;
Awarded: MC;
Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After the infantry had withdrawn from a hill, this officer remained with his section of guns, firing whenever the enemy appaeared and keeping him back. In the evening the enemy attacked in masses and he was wounded, but remained with his guns, and fired one gun himself when his team was knocked out, eventually withdrawing to avoid being surrounded, after causing heavy casualties.;
Other Data: disch to Commsn 4/9/1916 - MGC
with 119 Coy Jan 1917
listed as wounded, 40 Bn 21/3/1918
confirnation of MC in A & Q files of 40 Bn
address: (1924) O.C. 2 SOMLI, Akbar Barracks, Agra, India;Other Notes: MC: LG 16/9/1918;
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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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=skr27762 . 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/dbc1b3e5-25fa-4c8e-9a0b-701b404f230e/
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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