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BREACHER John Binstead Major

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/25610

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SKR/DAT/IP/25610
Title
BREACHER John Binstead Major
Date
2000-2024
Description

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Surname: BREACHER;

Forename(s): John Binstead;

Initials: JB;

Rank: Major;

Previous Battalion: 1 of;

Previous Regiment: Hants Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 179 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 179 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 60 Bn;

Awarded: MID;

Other Data: b 23/6/1893, 2Lt 24/11/1914, MGC 23/5/1916-31/12/1916 and A/Capt MGC 19/3/1918- 19/10/1919, A/Major 12/11/1918 to Egyptian Army
WO90/6/139: Court Martial 27/11/1916 Marseilles: Drunk - Severe Reprimand. Final sentence - quashed
Acting Adjt 60 Bn 19/5/1918;

Other Notes: MID: LG 12/1/1920;

END OF RECORD.

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Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language
English
Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
Physical description
1 digital record
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BREACHER John Binstead Major