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Help needed with roll of honour

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Claire

Claire Report 24 Mar 2009 11:15

Hello all,

I found out yesterday that my great grandfather was involved in the First World War however I don't understand his role:

It states; Hoban D, Driver, MGC

Can anyone tell me what a 'Driver' would have done (I assume he drove tanks) and what MGC stands for?

Many thanks

Claire

Gee

Gee Report 24 Mar 2009 11:17

Claire

it means machine gun core

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Staffs Col

Staffs Col Report 24 Mar 2009 11:19

Could well have driven a motor bike, used extensively during the war

BessofDorset

BessofDorset Report 24 Mar 2009 11:21

I would think it was Machine Gun Corps-If you go to National Archives and look in Documents online on Medal cards of WW1 ,with his name it might give more detail

Claire

Claire Report 24 Mar 2009 11:22

Thank you all!!

Claire

mgnv

mgnv Report 24 Mar 2009 11:23

He most probably drove a lorry

BessofDorset

BessofDorset Report 24 Mar 2009 11:30

National archives Documents on line has Dennis Hoban Machine Gun Corps Regimental number 28964 -Rank Private on it's war medel list -you can get a copy for £2

Claire

Claire Report 24 Mar 2009 11:41

Hello,

I have just got a copy!! I am so excited; we never knew he was in the Army!!

Thank you all for your help

Claire

RutlandBelle

RutlandBelle Report 24 Mar 2009 12:35

There are some Pension Records for a Dennis Hoban on Ancestry.

MGC num 28964

Only 2 pages so if you want them send me a PM with your e-mail address

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