Graham, Granville
Title
Graham, Granville
Description
25 items. The collection concerns Sergeant Granville Graham (1918 - 1940, 970896 Royal Air Force) and contains correspondence, documents, and photographs. He flew operations as a wireless operator air gunner with 58 Squadron and was killed 6 November 1940.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Angela Staples and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
Additional information on Granville Graham is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Angela Staples and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
Additional information on Granville Graham is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
Date
2021-07-27
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Graham, G
Collection Items
Granville Graham's Parents
William and Nellie Graham. William is wearing Army uniform with a bandolier over his shoulder.
Granville Graham and Band
Eight men in a band of bass, drums, piano, saxophones, trumpet and trombone. Granville is in a dark suit the rest are wearing white jackets. On the reverse 'Granville in band'.
Granville Graham and two Airmen
The two airmen are sitting on chairs and Granville is sat on top of one of them. They are outside with wooden huts behind.
It is annotated 'To Mum Granville' and he is marked with two arrows.
It is annotated 'To Mum Granville' and he is marked with two arrows.
Five Airmen in Flying Kit
The five men, including Granville, are standing wearing Sidcot suits, boots and gauntlets. Behind are wooden huts.
Granville Graham and Colleague
The two airmen are dressed in Sidcot suits and flying books, holding their helmets. On the front is annotated 'Happy Landing Gran'.
On the reverse 'To Mother Per Ardua ad Astra Yours Granville'.
On the reverse 'To Mother Per Ardua ad Astra Yours Granville'.
Granville Graham
A full length portrait of Granville leaning against an open doorway of a wooden hut.
Granville Graham
A full length colourised portrait of Granville dressed in Sidcot suit and boots. He is holding his gauntlets
Granville Graham and a Corporal
The two men are standing outside a wooden hut.
On the reverse 'This is one of the Corporals and me'.
On the reverse 'This is one of the Corporals and me'.
Squad 2 19 AG Course Newton Down
15 airmen arranged in three rows. Each man has signed his name over or beside his photograph. One man has a bowler hat drawn on.
On the reverse is 'Squad 2 19 AG Course Newton Down August 1940'.
On the reverse is 'Squad 2 19 AG Course Newton Down August 1940'.
Radio Times, The Spot Page
The Spot Page is a variety magazine broadcast on BBC North radio. It features Granville's band, the Four Kordites.
The Four Kordites
An article about the group with details about a forthcoming broadcast. Details are included of some of their past performances.
Acknowledgement
The family of Granville Graham thank everyone for the sympathy and prayers whilst they are waiting for news of their son.
Gamailan
A poem dedicated to the men of the RAF who are missing and in particular to Granville Graham, Gamailan.
BBC Contract
A contract between the BBC and 'The Harmony Five', Granville's group.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Sympathy Note from King George
A note to Granville Graham's parents expressing sympathy at their loss.
Compliments Slip Accompanying Granville Graham's Medals
A slip accompanying Granville's medals plus a list of ten medals.
Collection Tree
- Graham, Granville