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Whitworth James Private 71006
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/18458
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This record is about the Whitworth James Private 71006 dating from 2000-2024.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- SKR/DAT/IP/18458
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Title (The name of the record)
- Whitworth James Private 71006
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Date (When the record was created)
- 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: Whitworth;
Forename(s): James;
Initials: J;
Number: 71006;
Rank: Private;
Born in: Hull;
Enlisted in: Hull;
Enlistment Date: 30-Mar-1916;
Previous Number: 4834;
Previous Battalion: 24 of;
Previous Regiment: Northumberland Fus;
Date of transfer to MGC: 03-Dec-1916;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 103 Coy;
Date abroad: 29-Jul-1916;
Theatre of War: 1;
How killed: KIA;
Where: France;
When killed: 29-Apr-1917;
Other Data: WO363
Document(FMP) relating to location of grave;Other Notes: WHITWORTH, Private, JAMES, 71006. 103rd Bn. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). Killed in action at Arras, 29th April 1917. Age 35. Son of William and Maria Whitworth, of Hull. V. F. 7. Brown's Copse Cemetery, Roeux - Pas De Calais, France.;
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)
- 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)
- 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=skr18458 . 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/f3807c47-8948-4e64-8a1c-ef41b4a3175b/
Series information
SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
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Whitworth James Private 71006