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BLACKWELL Gerald Davis Lieut
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/20415
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This record is about the BLACKWELL Gerald Davis Lieut dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/20415
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Title (The name of the record)
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BLACKWELL Gerald Davis Lieut
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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: BLACKWELL;
Forename(s): Gerald Davis;
Initials: GD;
Rank: Lieut;
Resided in: Hartlepool;
Previous Battalion: 6 of;
Previous Regiment: Northumberland Fus;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 47 Coy;
How killed: KIA;
Where: Belgium;
When killed: 07-Jun-1917;
Other Data: Roll of Honour (de Ruvigny), Vol 2, p27: Lieut 47th MGC, the Northumberland Fusiliers. Enlisted in the RE in Aug 1914, received a commsn in April 1915. Served with the BEF in France & Flanders, Took part in the capture of Guillemont and Guinchy 3/9/1916 at which he was promoted Lieut for his gallant conduct and devotion to duty, his name and deed being entered in the record of the 16th Irish Div. He was KIA 7/6/1917 at the battle of Messines. He was greatly loved by all, especially his own men.
The Graphic - Portrait
with 47 Coy at formation Apr 1916;Other Notes: BLACKWELL, Lieutenant, GERALD DAVIES, 6th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers attd. 47th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). Killed in action at the Battle of Messines 7th June 1917. Age 23. Son of John and Eliza Emily Blackwell, of "The Gables," Granville Avenue, West Hartlepool. Entered in the records of the Irish Division for gallant conduct and devotion to duty. II. AA. 18. La Laiterie Military Cemetery - Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.;
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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=skr20415 . 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/ea6e98a4-f308-4adc-aa31-a28f4efeec93/
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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BLACKWELL Gerald Davis Lieut