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Interview with Charles Beecher
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…
Interview with Betty Welton
Betty Welton was born in 1924. She left school at the age of 14 and, at the age of 17 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 from her home…
Jack Marsden's Out-patient Attendance Card
A card issued to Jack for attendance at Sheffield Royal Infirmary.
Jack Marsden's Certificate of Registration
A card issued to Jack registering him as disabled.
Letter to Jack Marsden
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.
Telegram to Jack Marsden's Parents
The telegram advises that Jack is missing.
Letter to Jack Marsden's Father
A letter to W Marsden explaining that his son is missing during an operation at Mailly-Le-Camp.
Letter to Jack Marsden's Father
The letter advises that his son is well and 'getting about again'.
Letter to Jack Marsden
The letter includes his Certificate of Discharge and instructs Jack on how to keep it safe.
Form 64 Compliments Slip
A slip accompanying Form 64 sent to Jack Marsden.
Telegram to William Marsden from his Son
The telegram advises Jack's father that he is back in England.
Letter to Jack Marsden's Doctor
The letter advises the doctor that Jack Marsden has severe gunshot wounds to his head.
Douglas Wilmott Waters CPM
Douglas' autobiography which includes a section on his career after the war.
Address Book
24 pages of an address book.
Telegram to Jack Wainwright's Mother
The message advises that her son is missing.
Jack Wainwright's Service Record
Form 543 with brief details of Jack's service record.
Cemetery burial plot reservation
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…
List of names
List of names, and nickname, with service number and place of origin. Robert Wallace Terras is first on the list.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.