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BLECH Evelyn Louis 2/Lt
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/20417
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This record is about the BLECH Evelyn Louis 2/Lt dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/20417
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Title (The name of the record)
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BLECH Evelyn Louis 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: BLECH;
Forename(s): Evelyn Louis;
Initials: EL;
Rank: 2/Lt;
Born in: Constantinople;
Resided in: Richmond Hill;
Previous Battalion: 12 of;
Previous Regiment: E Surrey Regt;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 73 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 73 Coy;
Date abroad: 10-Mar-1916;
Theatre of War: 1;
How killed: KIA;
Where: France;
When killed: 19-Aug-1916;
Other Data: b.7/12/1895
from "The Marlburian" Roll of Honour: son of EC Blech,CMG,Librarian and Keeper of the Papers at the Foreign Office.
Times Obit "There cannot be many, if any, other instances of a British Grandfather and grandson giving their lives in the defence of France against the same enemy in the wars of 1871 and 1916 respectively"
NB: BWM/VIC sold Gt War Medals C 1991
NB: also shown as BLECK in war diary/MIC
War Diary 73 Coy - killed by shellfire
Red Cross Enquiry Card;Other Notes: BLECH, Second Lieutenant, E L, 73rd Bn. Machine Gun Corps. Killed in action 17th August 1916. Age 20. Son of Edward Charles Blech, C.M.G., and Helen Blech, of 33, Bedford Gardens, Campden Hill, London, W.8. III. N. 5. Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont - Somme, France.
NB: 73 COY, not Bn;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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Unpublished finding aids (A note of unpublished indexes, lists or guides to the record)
- 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=skr20417 . 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/e7e5d070-a9f2-4e50-ac8e-5be306977a30/
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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BLECH Evelyn Louis 2/Lt