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BLOUNT Harold Private 157650
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/32093
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This record is about the BLOUNT Harold Private 157650 dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/32093
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Title (The name of the record)
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BLOUNT Harold Private 157650
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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: BLOUNT;
Forename(s): Harold;
Initials: H;
Number: 157650;
Rank: Private;
Previous Number: 1948;
Previous Battalion: 1/6 of;
Previous Regiment: Liverpool Regt;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: Unknown;
Date abroad: 24-Feb-1915;
Theatre of War: 1;
Discharge Date: 26-Jul-1919;
Other Data: Private Harold Blount 1948 1/6 KLR trans 157650 MGC
Admitted No 3 Casualty Clearing Station 2/4/15 (synovitis left instep and ulcerated foot). Admitted No 3 General Hospital 6/4/15. Transferred to Convalescent Camp 24/4/15. Left Rouen for Battalion 15/5/15. Awarded 14 Days Field Punishment No 1 for not complying 1. with an order 2. insolence to an NCO. Attended Lewis Gun Course at Wisques 4/3/16. Admitted to No 2 Stationary Hospital 10/3/16 (Diarrhoea). Rejoined Battalion 14/3/16. To HQ 55 Div (as pigeon flyer) 24/4/16. Rejoined Battalion 16/5/17. Wounded in action 31/7/17 (sw knee) and admitted to 17 Casualty Clearing Station. Admitted 4 General Hospital 1/8/17. Joined 24 Infantry Base Depot 31/8/17. Rejoined Battalion 3/10/17. Wounded in action 30/11/17 (sw left arm). Admitted 12 General Hospital 1/12/17. Admitted 2 Convalescent Depot 2/12/17. Admitted 6 General Hospital (problems still with arm). Evacuated to England 21/12/17 on the HS St George. (1/6 KLR Casualty Ledger)
Served (internet MIC):
Liverpool Regiment 1948/240447 Private
Machine Gun Corps 157650 Private (transferred between end of May and mid-June 1918)
1914-15 Star roll - disembodied;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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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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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/f838d1cf-4734-4f41-9d10-116d634c3968/
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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BLOUNT Harold Private 157650