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BERRY Charles Alfred Sergt
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/21601
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This record is about the BERRY Charles Alfred Sergt dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/21601
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Title (The name of the record)
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BERRY Charles Alfred Sergt
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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: BERRY;
Forename(s): Charles Alfred;
Initials: CA;
Rank: Sergt;
Enlisted in: Sheffield;
Previous Number: 2207;
Previous Battalion: 1/4 of;
Previous Regiment: York & Lanc Regt;
Date of transfer to MGC: 30-Jan-1916;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 148 Coy;
How killed: KIA;
Where: France;
When killed: 07-Jul-1916;
Awarded: DCM;
Gallantry Notes: DCM: For conspicuous gallantry in action. When the enemy counter attacked on their captured trenches, he handled a machine gun under heavy fire in a most daring manner till wounded in the head. Two days previously, during a heavy bombardment, he dug up a buried gun and got it into action.;
Other Data: On roll of machine gunners forming 148 Coy 30/1/1916;
Other Notes: BERRY, Serjeant, CHARLES ALFRED, DCM, 2207. 1st/4th Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment attd. 148th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 7th July 1916. Age 25. Son of Charles A. and Annie Berry, of 15, Dacre St., Park, Sheffield. Pier and Face 5 C and 12 C Thiepval Memorial - Somme, France.
DCM: LG 22/9/1916 (NB: Y&L Regt attd MGC);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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- 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=skr21601 . 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/e5e4e9aa-75f7-4dee-8d36-41a64d54b5d5/
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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BERRY Charles Alfred Sergt