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STICKLER Walter Henry Cpl 40376
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/28570
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This record is about the STICKLER Walter Henry Cpl 40376 dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/28570
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Title (The name of the record)
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STICKLER Walter Henry Cpl 40376
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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: STICKLER;
Forename(s): Walter Henry;
Initials: WH;
Number: 40376;
Rank: Cpl;
Resided in: Aberaman;
MGC Branch: Heavy Branch (Tanks);
MGC Unit: 1 Bn;
Awarded: MID;
Gallantry Notes: DCM: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the tank coming under heavy fire from a field battery at a range of 100 yards, he continued to fire his gun despite the fact that the tank was in flames. He himself silenced on enemy gun with a direct hit and throughout the whole operations hw set a splendid example to the crew;
Other Data: later Tank Corps
Doc(FMP) disch to Base ex- 2 Stat Hosp Abbeville 21/2/1918 - dental treatment;Other Notes: MID: LG 22/5/1917 (dated 9/4/1917) France (for 20/11/1917 nr Noyelles)
DCM LG: 28/03/1918 (Tanks);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=skr28570 . 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/df15bc6e-2055-4023-9a75-2c491f3d87ab/
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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STICKLER Walter Henry Cpl 40376