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COLQUHOUN James A/Major
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/28121
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This record is about the COLQUHOUN James A/Major dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/28121
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Title (The name of the record)
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COLQUHOUN James A/Major
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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: COLQUHOUN;
Forename(s): James;
Initials: J;
Rank: A/Major;
Previous Regiment: Liverpool Regt;
Date of transfer to MGC: 07-Aug-1916;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 168 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 167 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (2): 56 Bn;
Awarded: MID;
Gallantry Notes: War Diary 168 Coy 20/11/1917: I should like to bring to notice…….also Lt Colquhoun for handling his battery with clock like precision and doing all that it was called upon to do……";
Other Data: Inns of Court OTC: 6/5/5245 31/7/1915, L'pool Regt 13/12/1915, MGC, France, Major, MID.
Arrived in 168 Coy 5/8/1916
with 167 Coy from 15/12/1917
13 Merton Grove, Bootle, Liverpool;Other Notes: MID: LG 30/12/1918;
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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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=skr28121 . 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/e4153e7b-9753-48de-a6a9-9b88c5dea871/
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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COLQUHOUN James A/Major