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BROADBENT George Lieut
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/27702
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This record is about the BROADBENT George Lieut dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/27702
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Title (The name of the record)
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BROADBENT George 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: BROADBENT;
Forename(s): George;
Initials: G;
Rank: Lieut;
Resided in: Hebden Bridge;
Previous Number: 7018;
Previous Battalion: 19 of;
Previous Regiment: R Fus;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 232 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 232 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (2): 51 Bn;
Date abroad: 14-Nov-1915;
Theatre of War: 1;
Awarded: MC;
Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was in charge of two guns which he disposed in a most able manner on either side of a main road, where he was able to engage the enemy in large numbera at very short range, inflicting casualties of the heaviest description. His gallantry and the fearless manner in which he exposed himself to produce this result at an important point were most praiseworthy. Later, when his guns had been put out of action he collected his sections and formed them into riflemen and manned a line of defence with coolness and determination successfully repelling continual attacks by the enemy.;
Other Data: disch to Commsn 25/9/1916 (MGC)
with 232 Coy 19/7/1917
MC confirmed in war diary 51 Bn 7/6/1918
wounded war diary 31/7/1918
Briggville, Hebden Bridge, Yorks;Other Notes: MC: LG 16/9/1918;
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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- 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=skr27702 . 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/ef348067-1bb3-4b0b-8002-7f9bd2a955f4/
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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BROADBENT George Lieut