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BETTINSON Harold Richardson 2/Lt
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/27699
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This record is about the BETTINSON Harold Richardson 2/Lt dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/27699
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Title (The name of the record)
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BETTINSON Harold Richardson 2/Lt
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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: BETTINSON;
Forename(s): Harold Richardson;
Initials: HR;
Rank: 2/Lt;
Resided in: Birmingham;
Previous Number: 104978;
Previous Regiment: MGC;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 118 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 118 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (2): 39 Bn;
Awarded: MC;
Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of machine guns. Under a barrage of very heavy shell fire he held up the enemy for an hour at a most critical time, covering the withdrawal of other troops. He then successfully withdrew his guns, though closely engaged by the enemy. Throughout these difficult operation he displayed a high example of courage and disregard of danger.;
Other Data: Haileybury Sch: b 26/11/1898 son of GA Bettinson, Hall Green, B'ham. M (1930) Barbara d of AJ Keene, Derby. MGC 1917-18 (MC). Solicitor 1921. Partner: Bettinson & Co, B'ham. 32 Westfield Rd, Edgbaston, B'ham.
War Diary 39 Bn 9/11/1918 - wounded (gas)
See EmmaGee No12, Sept 1986 - Died
Boy David No 54, Aug 1968, No 109, March 1982
address 1946: 243 Bristol Rd, Birmingham - later 85 Newhall St, B3 1LP
Narrative by Bettinson - GS Archives
photo: GS archives;Other Notes: MC: LG 16/9/1918;
Is photo available? Yes, see VMGCRA Patreon
Related National Archives files: WO339/99250;
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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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=skr27699 . 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/ff60a0f4-080d-4da8-adff-8b0dfe7011fd/
Series information
SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
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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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BETTINSON Harold Richardson 2/Lt