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Personal Message from the C-in-C 21 Army Group
A message read out to the troops on the eve of D-Day.
George VI with Montgomery
Top: a group of tradesmen sitting on the steps of one of their mobile offices/workshops.
Bottom: King George VI with a group of senior officers including General Montgomery.
Bottom: King George VI with a group of senior officers including General Montgomery.
George VI at Antwerp
King George VI talking to senior officers, servicemen formed up on parade in background. Captioned 'The King at Antwerp'.
Air Gunner
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
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Fred Weston DFC BSc
General Information about Fred. It records his date of birth and death with a comprehensive list of his family. Included are details of his funeral.
A.T.S and V.A.D. Release book
Contains details of Private Doreen Dayman date stamped 2 August 1945 and includes testimonial.
Wounded in Normandy
Two soldiers from Melton Mowbray were reported as wounded.
Marching Band, Singapore
Two views of a marching band. On the reverse of the first 'Pipe band of Scotch [sic] regiment playing (Seleter) [sic] Malaya Sports Oct: 1946 Singapore'.
On the second 'The band again Malaya Sports Singapore Oct 1946'.
On the second 'The band again Malaya Sports Singapore Oct 1946'.
Army corporal
Half-length image of a soldier wearing world war one uniform tunic and peaked cap. Corporal ranks and medal ribbon (Military Medal).
First World War decorations
Gwendolen Wadmore's father's First World War medals: Military Medal and bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Winifred Kathleen Viollet
Head and shoulder portrait of a woman wearing tunic with staff sergeant rank and peaked cap. Underneath a row of medal ribbons. Submitted with caption 'W/O Winifred Kathleen Viollet nee Joyce k/a "Chota" (don't know why), she was a W/O in the Army…
Hockey Team
11 hockey players arranged in two rows. The middle, seated man is holding a cup. On the reverse 'RAF (Egypt) 5 - Army (Egypt) 1'.
Underneath each man is named, including HW Bennett.
Underneath each man is named, including HW Bennett.
Two airmen
Head and shoulders portrait of two men wearing greatcoats and side caps. man on left has sergeants rank. Submitted with caption 'Ron (on the left) and his mate Ken Pugsley - the Sgt stripes are from the Air Cadets - Ron and Ken went to sign on for…
The Onlooker November 1939
Political news-sheet from the Conservative party covering issues: the national effort a warning to grumblers, information for farmers, parliamentary commentary, local conservative party meetings, life in Germany concentrating on food shortages and…
Newspaper cutting - pride of wives, mothers
Starts with photographs of four women and then mentions that four women went to the palace to receive medals won by their menfolk. Two army widows received Military Crosses, the mother of RAF Sergeant Graham Parish the George Cross and the widow of…
Maurice Stimpson
Maurice as a soldier dressed in a great coat, standing by a brick wall.
Maurice and Nellie Stimpson
Maurice in army uniform, with Nellie Louisa France (nee Stimpson) They are against the steps of Parkfield Lodge, which was Maurice's home.
Parkfield Lodge is at Headstone Lane and the entrance to the lane that ran down to the house is just opposite…
Parkfield Lodge is at Headstone Lane and the entrance to the lane that ran down to the house is just opposite…
One Shilling Banknote
A banknote issued by the British Military Authority for 1/- .
Officers association and officers' benevolent department of the British Legion description of work
Explains how work of association is carried out and describes facilities for families and disabled, clothing, employment bureau, housing, representatives, Scottish branches and subscriptions.
Soldier and airman
Head and shoulders portrait of a soldier wearing tunic and peaked cap side by side with an airman wearing tunic with side cap.
Master bomber
Article describing use of tactical and heavy bombers using precision bombing, controlled by master bombers in aid of ground forces. Master bomber ensures all bombs fall ahead of safety line to keep clear of own troops.
Unknown portrait
Head and shoulders portrait of a man wearing army uniform and peaked cap. Image is enlargement cropped out from a group photograph.
Six Soldiers
Six soldiers in desert uniform and shorts sitting in front of tents.
On the reverse -
'Clairwood
8/10/42
Fred
Jim Noden (Cheshire)
Eric Haywood (Surrey)
Ken Barker (Chatham)
Tom Pantry (Hampton Court)
Albert (Blondie) Newman…
On the reverse -
'Clairwood
8/10/42
Fred
Jim Noden (Cheshire)
Eric Haywood (Surrey)
Ken Barker (Chatham)
Tom Pantry (Hampton Court)
Albert (Blondie) Newman…
Jack Hill
A head and shoulder's portrait of a soldier. On the reverse 'Jack Ma's brother'.
Jack Hill was Jack Jones’s brother-in-law.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Jack Hill was Jack Jones’s brother-in-law.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Andrew Burns
Head and shoulders portrait of a man wearing battledress with corporal rank. On the reverse 'Andrew Burns, KOSB uniform'.