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HURD Edward Cpl 52939
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/22125
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This record is about the HURD Edward Cpl 52939 dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/22125
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Title (The name of the record)
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HURD Edward Cpl 52939
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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: HURD;
Forename(s): Edward;
Initials: E;
Number: 52939;
Rank: Cpl;
Resided in: York;
MGC Branch: Cavalry;
MGC Unit: 33 Bn;
Discharge Date: 16-Feb-1919;
Awarded: DCM;
Gallantry Notes: DCM: 52939 Cpl. B. Hurd, M.G.C. (York) (LG 3 Sept. 1918) .
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With his machine gun he dispersed a strong attack made by the enemy, inflicting many casualties. Later under heavy rifle and machine gun fire he held his position against great odds, and when surrounded by the enemy fought his
way back, saving his gun and ammunition. He showed a splendid example of courage and determinationSpecially noted for splendid work during the operations (April 1918 - Neuve Eglise) War Diary 33 Bn - Narrative of Operations;
Other Data: Meteren-Neuve Eglise
York AVL: 75 Thorpe St : "C" Coy 33 Bn
DCM noted in war diary 29/5/1918
DCM/BWM/VIC offered London Medal Co June'25 £1500;Other Notes: DCM: LG 3/9/1918;
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=skr22125 . 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/ef42e259-6446-4588-aee2-cee5b4a14eae/
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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HURD Edward Cpl 52939