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EMSON Frederick James Lieut
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/23233
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This record is about the EMSON Frederick James Lieut dating from 2000-2024.
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- SKR/DAT/IP/23233
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Title (The name of the record)
- EMSON Frederick James Lieut
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Date (When the record was created)
- 2000-2024
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Surname: EMSON;
Forename(s): Frederick James;
Initials: FJ;
Rank: Lieut;
Previous Regiment: Notts Hussars;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 100 Bn;
Awarded: MC;
Gallantry Notes: Citation for MC (LF 4/10/1919): On 5 October 1918 at Mushroom Quarry, near Grandcourt after making a personal reconnaisance he moved his eight guns 2,500 yards and fired his barrage most effectively. Again on 7th October, he was in charge of three sections at Ponchaux for barrage work and was heavily shelled while digging in.By his cool courage, he set a fine example to his men. He has done consistent good work.;
Other Data: See: History of 25 Div - p 404;
Other Notes: MC: LG 8/3/1919;
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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- 1 digital record
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SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
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EMSON Frederick James Lieut