cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8ugq.2
title: Photograph of C.S.M John Cummings.  10/11 btn H.L.I. (27)

description: John Cummings left the army in 1890,served in the South African Constabulary and then rejoined the British Army at the outbreak of war. Sadly as a Company Sgt. Major (11 Bt. HLI) he was killed on 18th June 1916


Letter to wife
John Cummings
Grave registration
Grave
Cpl.Cummings
Photo.  Officers and Sgt. 11th HLI.  John is possibly the Sgt. front row far left
Death report
Notification of cemetery
Post death notification of Mention in Despatches (MiD)
MiD certificate
Army discharge 1890
Football medal
Death penny
Medals and boxes
South African Constbulary.  Discharge 1901
HLI clasp
C.S.M. Crown (rank)
ID tags
Penknife
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianbcb.2
title: Magazine of 4th London General Hospital, Kings College Hospital Denmark  Hill  SE5 (5)

description: One of two magazines in my possession (the other being Oct. 1916 under separate submission) produced for and by wounded soldiers including news, cartoons, stories, poems and other contributions from patients. Possession of my great-aunt Bessie Marks QARNS (Queen Alexandra's Royal Nursing Service)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand2yt.2
title: Magazine of 4th London General Hospital, Kings College Hospital Denmark  Hill  SE5 (1)

description: One of two magazines in my possession (the other being Oct. 1916 under separate submission) produced for and by wounded soldiers including news, cartoons, stories, poems and other contributions from patients. Possession of my great-aunt Bessie Marks QARNS (Queen Alexandra's Royal Nursing Service)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand78d.2
title: Music score: "Patriotic Hymn: The Oak and the Union Jack" (4)

description: The musical score for "Patriotic Hymn: The Oak and the Union Jack" written by H.P. Stephens and composed by F. Pascal. Printed London: Geo. Barber.

Stephens is a relative of John Jenkinson, the depositer. Christabel Elinor Isabel Stephens was John Jenkinson's grandmother (married Stanley Noel Jenkinson in 1913). The family know that John's grandmother and her sister were on the stage (and possibly their father too) - maybe H.P. Stephens is John's great-grandfather or his great-aunt?
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandapk.2
title: B.H.Waddy: Survivor's account of the Battle of the Somme (2)

description: My father,  Bentley Herbert Waddy, was hospitalised twice with shell shock. He finished the war with the Gloucestershire Regiment in Italy.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandkej.2
title: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his mother (2)

description: Transcript:

"Name: 2683. Lc Cpl. Wenham
Christian Name: William
Comp: British
Camp of prisoners of war
5th Lincs Regt
Gefangenen Lager
Cottbus I
Germany

Mrs. Wenham
45 Barcroft St
New Cleethorpes
Grimsby
Lincs
England


Cottbus. Feb 25th. Dear Mother. Just a line to let you know that I am going on well. I have received two letters from you dated Jan 16 and 28th and I am very pleased to hear that you are alright. I received the money safe and you must thank George for me. Tell him I will write him later. I am very pleased to hear Tom is alright I hope he remains so. Am very sorry to hear Sydney has been ill. I hope he will
Will you let the Regt. know my change of address. Love to all from Your Loving Son Billy xxx"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandlbr.2
title: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his sister (2)

description: Transcript:

"My address is
Name: L/C. Wenham
Christian Name: William
Comp: British
5TH Batt Lincs Regt
Camp of prisoners of war
No: 2683
Cottbus No I
Germany

Mrs East
45 Barcroft St
New Cleethorpes
Grimsby
Lincs
England


5.8.17
Dear Sister, Just a line hoping this will find you all in real good health, as it leaves me champion just at the moment. The weather is keeping fine I am pleased to say. I am so pleased you have heard from Lily. I wish you could induce her to come over, because she must be very worried. I am certain you know what it is, Dear to be upset. Give my love to Mother and everyone I know. A kiss for the children xxx and accept the same yourself. Your Loving Brother Billy."
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandoiy.2
title: Photograph of C.S.M John Cummings.  10/11 btn H.L.I. (33)

description: John Cummings left the army in 1890,served in the South African Constabulary and then rejoined the British Army at the outbreak of war. Sadly as a Company Sgt. Major (11 Bt. HLI) he was killed on 18th June 1916


Letter to wife
John Cummings
Grave registration
Grave
Cpl.Cummings
Photo.  Officers and Sgt. 11th HLI.  John is possibly the Sgt. front row far left
Death report
Notification of cemetery
Post death notification of Mention in Despatches (MiD)
MiD certificate
Army discharge 1890
Football medal
Death penny
Medals and boxes
South African Constbulary.  Discharge 1901
HLI clasp
C.S.M. Crown (rank)
ID tags
Penknife
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandqpd.2
title: 82nd Squadron in their quarters

description: Photograph of my great-grandfather and his comrades in their quarters in France, the photography section of 82nd squadron.

Editor's Comment:
Lt William George Dundas, No. 82 Squadron, Royal Air Force. The Squadron was formed at Doncaster, 7th January 1917, and served from November 1917 as an army co-operation unit, flying the Armstrong Whitworth FK8.
This photograph taken prior to his promotion, in the ORs' quaters.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandu8q.2
title: Rev.Dr. Duncan Strang (66)

description: Unpublished history Seaforth Highlanders. Battle of Mons to the Battle of the Aisne 1914

Compiled by Rev.Strang who had been a Major in the 9th Seaforth Highlanders
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianfx4.2
title: Music score: "Patriotic Hymn: The Oak and the Union Jack" (2)

description: The musical score for "Patriotic Hymn: The Oak and the Union Jack" written by H.P. Stephens and composed by F. Pascal. Printed London: Geo. Barber.

Stephens is a relative of John Jenkinson, the depositer. Christabel Elinor Isabel Stephens was John Jenkinson's grandmother (married Stanley Noel Jenkinson in 1913). The family know that John's grandmother and her sister were on the stage (and possibly their father too) - maybe H.P. Stephens is John's great-grandfather or his great-aunt?
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiangfa.2
title: Rev.Dr. Duncan Strang (61)

description: Unpublished history Seaforth Highlanders. Battle of Mons to the Battle of the Aisne 1914

Compiled by Rev.Strang who had been a Major in the 9th Seaforth Highlanders
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj14.2
title: Photography Section

description: Loading the camera into the plane for a reconnaissance mission in France. My great-grandfather, WG Dundas of 82nd squadron, is holding the camera.

Editor's Comment:
Lt William George Dundas, No. 82 Squadron, Royal Air Force. The Squadron was formed at Doncaster, 7th January 1917, and served from November 1917 as an army co-operation unit, flying the Armstrong Whitworth FK8.
This photograph taken prior to his promotion, in the uniform of an OR.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj6yg.2
title: Magazine of 4th London General Hospital, Kings College Hospital Denmark  Hill  SE5 (2)

description: One of two magazines in my possession (the other being Oct. 1916 under separate submission) produced for and by wounded soldiers including news, cartoons, stories, poems and other contributions from patients. Possession of my great-aunt Bessie Marks QARNS (Queen Alexandra's Royal Nursing Service)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjbg3.2
title: 82nd Squadron Christmas Card 1917 (2)

description: The card was designed by my great-grandfather WG Dundas as the Christmas 'postcard' for the Royal Flying Corps, 82nd Squadron, in 1917. The design is taken from a photograph he took of another plane during a reconnaissance mission. The reverse reads:
"Dear Mother, Wishing you and Father and all the family the best wishes for Xmas and New Year. I designed the card. Best of love, yours affectionately, Bill."

Editor's Comment:
Lt William George Dundas, No. 82 Squadron, Royal Air Force. The Squadron was formed at Doncaster, 7th January 1917, and served from November 1917 as an army co-operation unit, flying the Armstrong Whitworth FK8.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjcd3.2
title: Photograph of Pte. George Dickson KOSB 26949

description: Pte. George Dickson was in the King's Own Scottish Borderers, conscripted on 29.9.1916. Service number 26949. George is pictured with his wife Jane Manderson Watt. George served in France and was awarded the War and Victory medals for his service.

They lived in Galashiels, Selkirkshire and they had 5 children, one of whom died at birth in 1920 (William Alexander) after the war. Their surviving children were John, Adam (Addie), George (Dod) and James (Jimmy).
Pte George Dickson was a painter both before and after the Great War.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjd12.2
title: Photograph of C.S.M John Cummings.  10/11 btn H.L.I. (26)

description: John Cummings left the army in 1890,served in the South African Constabulary and then rejoined the British Army at the outbreak of war. Sadly as a Company Sgt. Major (11 Bt. HLI) he was killed on 18th June 1916


Letter to wife
John Cummings
Grave registration
Grave
Cpl.Cummings
Photo.  Officers and Sgt. 11th HLI.  John is possibly the Sgt. front row far left
Death report
Notification of cemetery
Post death notification of Mention in Despatches (MiD)
MiD certificate
Army discharge 1890
Football medal
Death penny
Medals and boxes
South African Constbulary.  Discharge 1901
HLI clasp
C.S.M. Crown (rank)
ID tags
Penknife
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjedd.2
title: Autograph Album of Arthur G Morgan (Royal Navy) (2)

description: We think that Arthur put this album together whilst in the Navy Hospital in Plymouth in 1916-7. It contains poems, cartoons and drawings by his fellow sailors. It also contains two poems added in 1979 shortly before his death.
My wife Andrea bought his house 15 St Hildas Road, Griffithstown, Pontypool after his death in about 1982. Although all of Arthur's posessions had been removed, this album was left behind. We have looked sfter it ever since. I'm not sure who owns the album or the copyright.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjjyw.2
title: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his sister (1)

description: Transcript:

"My address is
Name: Lc Cpl. Wenham
Christian Name: William
Comp: British
5th Batt Lincs Regt
Camp of prisoners of war
No: 2683
Cottbus No I
Germany

Mrs. East
45 Barcroft Street
New Cleethorpes
Grimsby
Lincs
England,


27.5.17
My Dearest Sister. A line in answer to your welcome letter dated  apr. 29th, hoping you are all in real good health, as it leaves me champion just at present. I am very pleased to hear mother is a lot better, tell her she must not worry herself as I am quite alright. I will try and get a photo taken and send you one. I should like one of Mother as I lost the other when I was captured. Best Love to all from Your Loving Brother Billy xxxx"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjmpr.2
title: Death Plaque for Private Randall Sowden

description: Private Randall Sowden 49948 1st Btn., Essex Reg. killed on 9th Oct 1918.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjpsk.2
title: Members of The Leicestershire Regiment

description: My Grandfather, Francis Samuel Buckby, is 2nd from the left in this photograph.  He was a member of the 1st Volunteer Battalion, The Leicestershire Regiment (The Tigers) from 1902, and fought in WW1, including surviving the Battle of the Somme.  It is difficult to date this photograph, which is in postcard format, but apparently PH Adams, the photographer, produced such postcards from 1912 - 15.  The scene would have been quite striking as the dress uniform that they are wearing apparently had red jackets and black trousers, although I am not convinced that they were wearing the correct belts.  Although the photograph may have been taken prior to WW1, it provides a view of the bell tents, and bedding rolls that WW1 soldiers would have used.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjx8x.2
title: Rev.Dr. Duncan Strang (65)

description: Unpublished history Seaforth Highlanders. Battle of Mons to the Battle of the Aisne 1914

Compiled by Rev.Strang who had been a Major in the 9th Seaforth Highlanders
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianr84e.2
title: Trench Art and Medal (2)

description: Possessions of a New Zealander who joined the Australian Army as a signalman in the 54th Battalion AIF.

Injured on the Somme and hospitalised in England.

Returned to NZ after the war where he received the medal.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianrkv.2
title: A photograph of Beryl Ellis

description: Beryl Ellis was a nurse at Moor Green Lane Hospital, Birmingham, during the First World War. Her autograph book has also been submitted to the archive which contains poems, messages, and drawing by the veterans she was nursing.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianuib.2
title: Medals of Gunner Harry Cowen (3)

description: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal to 94810 Gunner Harry Cowen, Royal Field Artillery. The cap badge was a later addition to spruce up the display. He was also entitled to the Silver War Badge as he was discharged due to illness in 1917. At that time he was a member of the 544th Howitzer Battery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianw1r.2
title: Photograph of C.S.M John Cummings.  10/11 btn H.L.I. (25)

description: John Cummings left the army in 1890,served in the South African Constabulary and then rejoined the British Army at the outbreak of war. Sadly as a Company Sgt. Major (11 Bt. HLI) he was killed on 18th June 1916


Letter to wife
John Cummings
Grave registration
Grave
Cpl.Cummings
Photo.  Officers and Sgt. 11th HLI.  John is possibly the Sgt. front row far left
Death report
Notification of cemetery
Post death notification of Mention in Despatches (MiD)
MiD certificate
Army discharge 1890
Football medal
Death penny
Medals and boxes
South African Constbulary.  Discharge 1901
HLI clasp
C.S.M. Crown (rank)
ID tags
Penknife
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2287.2
title: Trench Art and Medal (4)

description: Possessions of a New Zealander who joined the Australian Army as a signalman in the 54th Battalion AIF.

Injured on the Somme and hospitalised in England.

Returned to NZ after the war where he received the medal.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian26rc.2
title: Magazine of 4th London General Hospital, Kings College Hospital Denmark  Hill  SE5 (14)

description: One of two magazines in my possession (the other being Oct. 1916 under separate submission) produced for and by wounded soldiers including news, cartoons, stories, poems and other contributions from patients. Possession of my great-aunt Bessie Marks QARNS (Queen Alexandra's Royal Nursing Service)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian273a.2
title: James Henry Russell (2)

description: Grandad Jim survived the war, but due to his bad wounds he was accepted into the MP force where he carried on his career. His record shows that he specialised in 'Bombing, Musketry and Anti Gas'
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2cv8.2
title: Memorabillia from Gunner Young (8)

description: Silk postcards and a photograph of Mrs Young's father.  He was in the Horse Artillery and showed great concern for his horses' welfare. "The horses came first"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2er5.2
title: Magazine of 4th London General Hospital, Kings College Hospital Denmark  Hill  SE5 (11)

description: One of two magazines in my possession (the other being Oct. 1916 under separate submission) produced for and by wounded soldiers including news, cartoons, stories, poems and other contributions from patients. Possession of my great-aunt Bessie Marks QARNS (Queen Alexandra's Royal Nursing Service)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2he.2
title: Magazine of 4th London General Hospital, Kings College Hospital Denmark  Hill  SE5 (13)

description: One of two magazines in my possession (the other being Oct. 1916 under separate submission) produced for and by wounded soldiers including news, cartoons, stories, poems and other contributions from patients. Possession of my great-aunt Bessie Marks QARNS (Queen Alexandra's Royal Nursing Service)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2iqc.2
title: Autograph Album of Arthur G Morgan (Royal Navy) (5)

description: We think that Arthur put this album together whilst in the Navy Hospital in Plymouth in 1916-7. It contains poems, cartoons and drawings by his fellow sailors. It also contains two poems added in 1979 shortly before his death.
My wife Andrea bought his house 15 St Hildas Road, Griffithstown, Pontypool after his death in about 1982. Although all of Arthur's posessions had been removed, this album was left behind. We have looked sfter it ever since. I'm not sure who owns the album or the copyright.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2nn2.2
title: Postcards from John Inch Low and Tommy Macartney (1)

description: Postcards from John Inch Low sent from Bombay, Basra (x3), Chambery, Suez, London, Salonika, Shatt-al-Arab (waterway) near Basra, France, Ferviaria (Italy), Egypt, Aden, Port Said.

Silk postcard from Tommy Macartney, France.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2ocx.2
title: A factory manufacturing petrol tins

description: The Asiatic Petroleum Company (a joint venture between Shell and Royal Dutch) manufactured Petrol Tins for the war effort at a small factory in Fulham. The Shell logo can be seen on the tins. Women were employed because so many men were away at the front.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2pci.2
title: Magazine of 4th London General Hospital, Kings College Hospital Denmark  Hill  SE5 (7)

description: One of two magazines in my possession (the other being Oct. 1916 under separate submission) produced for and by wounded soldiers including news, cartoons, stories, poems and other contributions from patients. Possession of my great-aunt Bessie Marks QARNS (Queen Alexandra's Royal Nursing Service)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2rjn.2
title: Memorabillia from Gunner Young (4)

description: Silk postcards and a photograph of Mrs Young's father.  He was in the Horse Artillery and showed great concern for his horses' welfare. "The horses came first"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2u4y.2
title: James Henry Russell (5)

description: Grandad Jim survived the war, but due to his bad wounds he was accepted into the MP force where he carried on his career. His record shows that he specialised in 'Bombing, Musketry and Anti Gas'
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2xii.2
title: 1914-15 Star of Chief Stoker Joseph E. Russell (2)

description: This is the 1914-15 Star awarded to Royal Navy Stoke Petty Officer Joseph E. Russell. He enlisted in the Royal Navy in November 1901 at the age of 18. From July 31, 1914 until January 10, 1917 he served aboard the HMS Foyle. After a month ashore serving at the Royal Navy Barracks HMS Pembroke II at Chatham, he was next assigned to the HMS Acheron for the duration of hostilities. He was pensioned out to the Royal Fleet Reserve as a Chief Stoker in November 1923.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian62j8.2
title: Medals of Private John Wyllie (2)

description: The British War Medal and Victory Medal, and their accompanying ribbon bars and dress miniatures awarded to 79147 Private John Wyllie of the Machine Gun Corps. The cap badge is a later addition to spruce up the display.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian632z.2
title: Memorabillia from Gunner Young (2)

description: Silk postcards and a photograph of Mrs Young's father.  He was in the Horse Artillery and showed great concern for his horses' welfare. "The horses came first"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian65fx.2
title: Postcards from John Inch Low and Tommy Macartney (3)

description: Postcards from John Inch Low sent from Bombay, Basra (x3), Chambery, Suez, London, Salonika, Shatt-al-Arab (waterway) near Basra, France, Ferviaria (Italy), Egypt, Aden, Port Said.

Silk postcard from Tommy Macartney, France.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6665.2
title: Autograph Album of Arthur G Morgan (Royal Navy) (8)

description: We think that Arthur put this album together whilst in the Navy Hospital in Plymouth in 1916-7. It contains poems, cartoons and drawings by his fellow sailors. It also contains two poems added in 1979 shortly before his death.
My wife Andrea bought his house 15 St Hildas Road, Griffithstown, Pontypool after his death in about 1982. Although all of Arthur's posessions had been removed, this album was left behind. We have looked sfter it ever since. I'm not sure who owns the album or the copyright.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian699u.2
title: Autograph Album of Arthur G Morgan (Royal Navy) (3)

description: We think that Arthur put this album together whilst in the Navy Hospital in Plymouth in 1916-7. It contains poems, cartoons and drawings by his fellow sailors. It also contains two poems added in 1979 shortly before his death.
My wife Andrea bought his house 15 St Hildas Road, Griffithstown, Pontypool after his death in about 1982. Although all of Arthur's posessions had been removed, this album was left behind. We have looked sfter it ever since. I'm not sure who owns the album or the copyright.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6al7.2
title: James Henry Russell (4)

description: Grandad Jim survived the war, but due to his bad wounds he was accepted into the MP force where he carried on his career. His record shows that he specialised in 'Bombing, Musketry and Anti Gas'
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6d8p.2
title: James Henry Russell (7)

description: Grandad Jim survived the war, but due to his bad wounds he was accepted into the MP force where he carried on his career. His record shows that he specialised in 'Bombing, Musketry and Anti Gas'
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6n7y.2
title: Letter of death of a son to a mother. (2)

description: The original letter is written on a page torn out of an ordinary notebook and was probably similar to thousands written to homes at that time, but it is a moving expression of sympathy to a grieving family.
The most comforting part is the line - "He said. tell my mother that I died trusting in Jesus as my Saviour and that I shall meet her yonder."  The family would have been greatly comforted to know that when he knew he was dying he was "resigned to God's will and patiently awaited the end".  His thoughts were clearly towards a better, heavenly home. 
All I know about him was that he was my mother's uncle.

Editor's Comment:
The soldier mentioned is most likely to be identified with Serjeant 15052 J. Thomas, 2nd Bn. Grenadier Guards, buried at St. Pierre Cemetery, Amiens. The letter is addressed from the New Zealand Stationary Hospital, which was sited at Amiens from July 1916 to May 1917, and explicitly states that Thomas was buried in the 'Soldiers  Cemetery in this city'. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission records list only one Thomas buried around Amiens with the correct date of death. The 2nd Bn Grenadier Guards went into action on the 15th September, taking part in the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, a hamlet a mile away from Ginchy.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6yl8.2
title: Magazine of 4th London General Hospital, Kings College Hospital Denmark  Hill  SE5 (8)

description: One of two magazines in my possession (the other being Oct. 1916 under separate submission) produced for and by wounded soldiers including news, cartoons, stories, poems and other contributions from patients. Possession of my great-aunt Bessie Marks QARNS (Queen Alexandra's Royal Nursing Service)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian7v6.2
title: Memorabillia from Gunner Young (7)

description: Silk postcards and a photograph of Mrs Young's father.  He was in the Horse Artillery and showed great concern for his horses' welfare. "The horses came first"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian81l6.2
title: Magazine of 4th London General Hospital, Kings College Hospital Denmark  Hill  SE5 (6)

description: One of two magazines in my possession (the other being Oct. 1916 under separate submission) produced for and by wounded soldiers including news, cartoons, stories, poems and other contributions from patients. Possession of my great-aunt Bessie Marks QARNS (Queen Alexandra's Royal Nursing Service)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian826m.2
title: Autograph Album of Arthur G Morgan (Royal Navy) (7)

description: We think that Arthur put this album together whilst in the Navy Hospital in Plymouth in 1916-7. It contains poems, cartoons and drawings by his fellow sailors. It also contains two poems added in 1979 shortly before his death.
My wife Andrea bought his house 15 St Hildas Road, Griffithstown, Pontypool after his death in about 1982. Although all of Arthur's posessions had been removed, this album was left behind. We have looked sfter it ever since. I'm not sure who owns the album or the copyright.