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1961.29

ID Number: 1961.29
Category: T&E For Science & Technology
Sub-category: armament T&E - firearm
Item Type: machine
Item Name: gun
Maker: Mauser Werke
Date: 1939-1945
Description: German machine gun; model MG42; 7.62 calibre; World War II
History: Captured by "C" company of the Essex Scottish on March 1st 1945. The gun was taken from a German post in the Hochwald Forest, that was wiped out under the leadership of a severely wounded Maj. F. A. Tilston. Major Tilston won the Victoria cross for his part in the conflict.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

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Essex & Kent Scottish Regiment organization

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