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Army, civilian and navy men in front of brick wall
On the left a sailor with cigarette in right hand, in the centre a man in civilian suit with left hand in pocket and on the right an man in army uniform. All standing in line in front of a brick wall.
'Elizabethan Times' Thursday 7 January 1943
Front page of military newsheet, Series 10 Issue 1. Two cents. Covering world wide military activity. Leading articles cover advances by the allied forces in North Africa and Russian successes in the East. Shorter reports on attacks on the Japanese…
Mountain Christmas Card
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A Christmas and New Year card to Jim from Danny. The card is printed for 52 (L) Dicion BAOR and has a saltire herald crest with 'Mountain' underneath. On the reverse is a Heraldic Map showing the training and active service of the 52nd (L) Division…
Eric and Roy Horsham
Two brothers standing outside their house. They are in uniform with arms round each other's shoulders. A third man's head can be seen in the background.
On the reverse '68 Purrett Rd Plumstead 1940/1 Eric LEFT Brother Roy now Capt 1944'.
On the reverse '68 Purrett Rd Plumstead 1940/1 Eric LEFT Brother Roy now Capt 1944'.
Colin Atkinson and friends
Four men in uniform. Colin Atkinson (left) and three other men, a lance corporal in battle dress, a naval rating, and a man in dress uniform.
G Cruickshank Memoir
Describes life with family from 1918. Joined Army – 4th Queen's Own Hussars on 2nd January 1936. Joined RAF 1938 and trained as balloon operator then applied as air gunner, arriving at RAF Swinderby in December 1941. Took part in 50 Squadron…
G Cruickshank - Army Certificate of Service
555914 Gordon Cruickshank enlisted on 2 January 1936 in corps of cavalry of the line. Includes report on leaving 20 April 1937 and discharge on 22 April 1937.
Robert M'Clean's wedding
Bride and groom, one woman in British Army uniform, one Royal Air Force sergeant with observer brevet, church minister and five civilians. The groom has pilot wings.
Captioned: 'Robert M'Clean's wedding in 1944, the other RAF personell is Fred…
Captioned: 'Robert M'Clean's wedding in 1944, the other RAF personell is Fred…
Letters in a newspaper cutting
Two letters, the first referring to RAF warrant officers being reduced in rank to sergeants from 1 July 1946 and the second about older veterans mocking young soldiers for not having overseas service ribbons.
Daphne Baptiste 's Wedding Album
An album with five wedding photographs.
1 is of Daphne in long bridal dress, with train and veil, holding a bouquet and standing with her uniformed husband.
2 is of Daphne and husband with a bridesmaid holding her train. Two uniformed men are…
1 is of Daphne in long bridal dress, with train and veil, holding a bouquet and standing with her uniformed husband.
2 is of Daphne and husband with a bridesmaid holding her train. Two uniformed men are…
Order of Service for unveiling and dedication of war memorial plaque
Service for 1939-1945 war memorial plaque at Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School for Boys. Includes order of service and photograph of plaque with list of pupils killed.
Movement order
Stamped deputy director medical services Trouville Hospital Centre for leave.
Three nurses and an army officer
Three women standing in nurses uniform while an army officer sits in front of them. In the background trees.
Handle with Care
A book of Prison Camp cartoons with some explanations.
Leave pass for Hedley Madgett's mother
Made out to S/Nurse A G Brooks of Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service, 14 days leave from 18 December 1918 to 12 January 1919.
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Writes he is worried about her due to reports of air raids on London. Describes his current activities including cross country run, PT, drill and lectures. Mentions Royal Artillery battery in town. Comments on parcel from mother that arrived in a…
X Prisoners of War From the parish in recognition of Service
A caption 'A token of appreciation of your War Service' which included a visit to Aldershot Hippodrome and a meal at the White Lion Hotel.
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Item 2 is a caption 'Programme of Show.
Item 3, 4 and 5 are the programme of the show -…
Item 1 is a caption.
Item 2 is a caption 'Programme of Show.
Item 3, 4 and 5 are the programme of the show -…
John Joseph Parker in uniform
Informal, full length, in front of ironwork balustrade overlooking river or estuary.
Thiepval Memorial Booklet
A booklet dedicated to the Thiepval Memorial and the missing of the Battle of the Somme. There are photographs of the unveiling of the memorial by the Prince of Wales on August 1st 1932.
Road junction signs
Four signs at a road junction. In the distance is a settlement.
The first road sign says 'Bad Road Surface Drive Slowly'.
The second is in Arabic.
The third says 'W+D Western Desert'.
The fourth 'Alexandria'.
The first road sign says 'Bad Road Surface Drive Slowly'.
The second is in Arabic.
The third says 'W+D Western Desert'.
The fourth 'Alexandria'.
Rows of Cromwell tanks
Three rows of Cromwell tanks. On the reverse 'Tank park prior to Alamien'.
Fort Capuzzo
A sign post made from a barrel and rocks with landmines pilled at its base. The sign post indicates the way to Derna, Tobruk and Ein el Gazala. Behind is a CMP Information Post, tents and a tall structure with a five pointed star.
Identification…
Identification…
Commonwealth War Graves Commission work order
Commonwealth War Graves Commission work order, for graves including that of A H D Batty.
Lancasters at Pomigliano D'Arco
Several Lancasters lined up on the ground. There are many men on the ground waiting to be loaded on, annotated 'Pomigliano D'Arco Trooping Brining [sic] Soldiers home. August 46'. (nb.. looks like part of Operation Dodge so could possibly be date…
Peter Lovatt's friends
Five photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is a head and shoulders portrait of a women in the WRNS.
Photo 2 is four soldiers arranged round a desk, captioned 'Gutersloh 1946'.
Photo 3 is a head and shoulders portrait of a man, captioned 'Jack Baird…
Photo 1 is a head and shoulders portrait of a women in the WRNS.
Photo 2 is four soldiers arranged round a desk, captioned 'Gutersloh 1946'.
Photo 3 is a head and shoulders portrait of a man, captioned 'Jack Baird…