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Charles Beecher was a member of the local Air Training Corps in Wakefield before volunteering for the RAF. He was unsuccessful in his application for aircrew because of his eyesight and trained as a wireless mechanic. Part of his course was in…

Betty Welton was born in 1924. She left school at the age of fourteen, and at the age of seventeen and a half joined the Women’s Land Army. She saw this as an opportunity to escape her home circumstances. On receiving her papers she travelled…

A card issued to Jack for attendance at Sheffield Royal Infirmary.

A card issued to Jack registering him as disabled.

A letter and envelope written to Jack whilst he was in hospital. The letter is from Billie and Doris at the office where he used to work. They wish him well and describe office life at the office.

The telegram advises that Jack is missing.

A letter to W Marsden explaining that his son is missing during an operation at Mailly-Le-Camp.

The letter advises that his son is well and 'getting about again'.

The letter includes his Certificate of Discharge and instructs Jack on how to keep it safe.

A slip accompanying Form 64 sent to Jack Marsden.

The telegram advises Jack's father that he is back in England.

The letter advises the doctor that Jack Marsden has severe gunshot wounds to his head.

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24 pages of an address book.

The message advises that her son is missing.

Form 543 with brief details of Jack's service record.

Made out for Castleford and Glasshoughton Joint Committee. Made out for Mrs Arther Pawson at space 90 in section Q of New Cemetery cost 10 shillings and sixpence. Annotated 'Grandma, my mother's mother'. On the reverse 'Further [....] 25th January…