cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianji8d.1
title: Postcard with photo of Private Alfred Mason

description: Died within one week of the cessation of hostilities.

6th Lincolns
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjj6u.2
title: Postcard sent home from training by Joseph Bullock (2)

description: My grandfather Joseph Bullock, who was a Private in the Devonshire Regiment and Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. He served in Mesopotamia and India. I have some Christmas cards that he sent to my mother and some English postcards sent while training.

Editor's Comment:
Postcard of a painting of an Officer (a General, according to the gold lace on the peak of the cap) cradling Child, with caption: 'Say Good-Night, Daddy, not Good-bye!'

Pte. 3744 (later 202513) Joseph W. G. Bullock, 2/5th Bn. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, later served with the Devonshire Regiment (service no. 78526).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianr2yi.1
title: Jack Dyson's last card to his wife before being killed on 07.09.1917
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiansyv.1
title: Letter from Joseph Theodore Gedge

description: On 29 July 1914 Staff Paymaster Joseph Theodore Gedge was preparing to go to sea. This is the covering note he sent to his uncle with a "farewell letter" to be passed to his parents in the event of his death. Joseph was killed when HMS Amphion struck a mine on 6 August 1914. Joseph was the first British officer to die in the war.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianxz.1
title: Photographs of Royal Foot Artillery
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianyao.2
title: Group Photograph posed in front of ambulance, including Charles Gill

description: Charles Percival Gill was a corporal in the R.A.M.C. Before the Great War he was a member of the Camborne Company (Cornwall) of the Wessex Field Ambulance and was drafted straight into the R.A.M.C. at the start of the war.
He was awarded the Military Medal at the second Battle of Passchendale. I have a letter from the 24th Battalion Loyal North Lancs Regiment, to which his Wessex Field Ambulance was attached, stating that he was awarded the medal for work during the attack on 26th Oct. 1917. I have tried to find the full citation but have been told that many of the Great War records were lost in the bombing raids in the Second World War. I have been told that he was bringing back wounded from the front line under fire when a shell fell among their stretcher party. One of the wounded men was thrown into a deep shell hole filled with water, mud, bodies and debris. My grandfather went down into the shell hole and brought the wounded man out and back to the dressing post. 
My grandfather Gill died forty years ago, but as I was interested in the First World War, I did ask him about it when I was younger. I gathered that he was critical of the conduct of the war and the terrible loss of life. He had dreams about it when he was ill and dying. He was a private and modest man. After the war he did not parade with the other ex-service men on Armistice Day. When asked why, he said that he remembered his friends who had died every day.

Editor's Comment:
The Ambulance bears the painted insignia of the 18th (Eastern) Division to the right of the Red Cross: A.T.N., when pronounced rapidly, sounds like 'Eighteen'. The insignia to the left of the Red Cross is possibly a Field Ambulance identification sign.

Corporal 459246 Charles Percival Gill, M.M., 2/2nd or 2/3rd Wessex Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, attached 2/4th Bn. Loyal Noth Lancashire Regiment. Both units served in the 57th (2nd West Lancashire) Division.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianzsm.2
title: Christmas card sent by Joseph Bullock (1)

description: My grandfather Joseph Bullock, who was a Private in the Devonshire Regiment and Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. He served in Mesopotamia and India. I have some Christmas cards that he sent to my mother and some English postcards sent while training.

Editor's Comment:
Plain card, with message: 'With . . . Best Wishes For | Mesopotamia | Christmas and the New Year'.

Pte. 3744 (later 202513) Joseph W. G. Bullock, 2/5th Bn. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, later served with the Devonshire Regiment (service no. 78526).
DOI: 10.6073/pasta/1b1b16dbaf35cae32a959a897196803b
title: Rubisco limited photosynthesis rates of Red mangrove leaves at Key Largo, Watson River Chickee, Taylor Slough, and Little Rabbit Key, South Florida (FCE) from July 2001 to August 2001
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2jdb.2
title: Photographs and documents relating to David Bell (5)

description: David Bell was my wife's Great grandfather, Killed at Arras 11th April 1917.The man with the horse and cart is his grown up son. 

Editor's Comment:
Family photograph including Pte. Bell; Letter from his Platoon officer (2nd Lieut. Alexander Ferguson) informing the family of his death, sent 14th April 1917; transcript of battalion War Diary from 12th April 1917, noting casualties (among whom was Lt. Ferguson, wounded).

Private S/18613 David Bell, 11th Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, was killed in action 11th April 1917, and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial. The 11th Bn., part of the 15th (Scottish) Division, were taking part in the First Battle of the Scarpe, the first phase of the Arras Offensive.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2k1q.1
title: Letter to Mr G. Pitcher informing him of the death of his son, Walter Edward Pitcher

description: Letter sent by 2/Lt. C. D. B. Cluff, 9th Bn. Durham Light Infantry, to Mr G. Pitcher, father of Pte. Walter Edward Pitcher, informing him of his son's death.
Pte. 325583 (9/7067) Walter Edward Pitcher, 1st/9th Bn. Durham Light Infantry (transferred from the Norfolk Regiment), was killed in action aged 28 on 13th July 1917 and is buried in Wancourt Military Cemetery. Son of George H. and Mary A. Pitcher, of 12, Goldsmith St., Dereham Rd., Norwich.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2lcb.1
title: Diary
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2zoo.2
title: My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918 (89)

description: This is a scanned copy of the book "My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918" (1994) by Diana M. Scarisbrick. The books contains extracts from letters  to and from members of Ms. Scarisbrick's mother's family during the First World War. Many of the letters were collected and edited by her uncle, Fr. Ralph Bains, S.J., to which many of the letters were addressed.

Scarsbrick, D. M. (1994) "My Dear Ralph: Letters of a family at war 1914-1918" London: Minerva Press.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian5cs.1
title: Medals

description: Medal group includes the 1914 Star.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian64hc.2
title: My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918 (86)

description: This is a scanned copy of the book "My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918" (1994) by Diana M. Scarisbrick. The books contains extracts from letters  to and from members of Ms. Scarisbrick's mother's family during the First World War. Many of the letters were collected and edited by her uncle, Fr. Ralph Bains, S.J., to which many of the letters were addressed.

Scarsbrick, D. M. (1994) "My Dear Ralph: Letters of a family at war 1914-1918" London: Minerva Press.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6kkn.2
title: Certificate of Service of Frank Harold Elletson (1)

description: Part of a collection relating to Frank Harold Elletson, Royal Marine Artillery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6pr5.1
title: Letter from Walter Edward Pitcher

description: Letter sent by Pte. Pitcher to his sister, Winifred Hilda Pitcher.
Pte. 325583 (9/7067) Walter Edward Pitcher, 1st/9th Bn. Durham Light Infantry (transferred from the Norfolk Regiment), was killed in action aged 28 on 13th July 1917 and is buried in Wancourt Military Cemetery. Son of George H. and Mary A. Pitcher, of 12, Goldsmith St., Dereham Rd., Norwich.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian891e.2
title: My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918 (85)

description: This is a scanned copy of the book "My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918" (1994) by Diana M. Scarisbrick. The books contains extracts from letters  to and from members of Ms. Scarisbrick's mother's family during the First World War. Many of the letters were collected and edited by her uncle, Fr. Ralph Bains, S.J., to which many of the letters were addressed.

Scarsbrick, D. M. (1994) "My Dear Ralph: Letters of a family at war 1914-1918" London: Minerva Press.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8brm.1
title: Memorial Scroll of William Ernest Moon

description: Ernest caught Malaria and was transferred from Italy to Egypt. 

Editor's Comment:
Airman 1st Class 18772 William Ernest Moon, Royal Flying Corps, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, died on 11th October 1917, and is buried in Alexandrian (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetary.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8ds.2
title: Photographs and documents relating to David Bell (3)

description: David Bell was my wife's Great grandfather, Killed at Arras 11th April 1917.The man with the horse and cart is his grown up son. 

Editor's Comment:
Family photograph including Pte. Bell; Letter from his Platoon officer (2nd Lieut. Alexander Ferguson) informing the family of his death, sent 14th April 1917; transcript of battalion War Diary from 12th April 1917, noting casualties (among whom was Lt. Ferguson, wounded).

Private S/18613 David Bell, 11th Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, was killed in action 11th April 1917, and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial. The 11th Bn., part of the 15th (Scottish) Division, were taking part in the First Battle of the Scarpe, the first phase of the Arras Offensive.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8hkc.2
title: Christmas card sent by Joseph Bullock (2)

description: My grandfather Joseph Bullock, who was a Private in the Devonshire Regiment and Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. He served in Mesopotamia and India. I have some Christmas cards that he sent to my mother and some English postcards sent while training.

Editor's Comment:
Plain card, with message: 'With . . . Best Wishes For | Mesopotamia | Christmas and the New Year'.

Pte. 3744 (later 202513) Joseph W. G. Bullock, 2/5th Bn. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, later served with the Devonshire Regiment (service no. 78526).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8jnv.2
title: My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918 (88)

description: This is a scanned copy of the book "My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918" (1994) by Diana M. Scarisbrick. The books contains extracts from letters  to and from members of Ms. Scarisbrick's mother's family during the First World War. Many of the letters were collected and edited by her uncle, Fr. Ralph Bains, S.J., to which many of the letters were addressed.

Scarsbrick, D. M. (1994) "My Dear Ralph: Letters of a family at war 1914-1918" London: Minerva Press.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8wd6.2
title: Photographs and documents relating to David Bell (1)

description: David Bell was my wife's Great grandfather, Killed at Arras 11th April 1917.The man with the horse and cart is his grown up son. 

Editor's Comment:
Family photograph including Pte. Bell; Letter from his Platoon officer (2nd Lieut. Alexander Ferguson) informing the family of his death, sent 14th April 1917; transcript of battalion War Diary from 12th April 1917, noting casualties (among whom was Lt. Ferguson, wounded).

Private S/18613 David Bell, 11th Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, was killed in action 11th April 1917, and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial. The 11th Bn., part of the 15th (Scottish) Division, were taking part in the First Battle of the Scarpe, the first phase of the Arras Offensive.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand6be.1
title: Letter from War Office

description: Missing in Action letter from War Office
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandcl1.1
title: Poems

description: Shot down twice.  The first behind the French lines, 2nd behind the German.  POW with poor food; his group upon being released were warned not to eat too much as their stomaches had shrunk.  One person disobeyed and died.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandl9b.2
title: Certificate of Service of Frank Harold Elletson (2)

description: Part of a collection relating to Frank Harold Elletson, Royal Marine Artillery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandpms.2
title: My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918 (81)

description: This is a scanned copy of the book "My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918" (1994) by Diana M. Scarisbrick. The books contains extracts from letters  to and from members of Ms. Scarisbrick's mother's family during the First World War. Many of the letters were collected and edited by her uncle, Fr. Ralph Bains, S.J., to which many of the letters were addressed.

Scarsbrick, D. M. (1994) "My Dear Ralph: Letters of a family at war 1914-1918" London: Minerva Press.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianiol.2
title: My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918 (87)

description: This is a scanned copy of the book "My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918" (1994) by Diana M. Scarisbrick. The books contains extracts from letters  to and from members of Ms. Scarisbrick's mother's family during the First World War. Many of the letters were collected and edited by her uncle, Fr. Ralph Bains, S.J., to which many of the letters were addressed.

Scarsbrick, D. M. (1994) "My Dear Ralph: Letters of a family at war 1914-1918" London: Minerva Press.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjdgm.2
title: My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918 (84)

description: This is a scanned copy of the book "My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918" (1994) by Diana M. Scarisbrick. The books contains extracts from letters  to and from members of Ms. Scarisbrick's mother's family during the First World War. Many of the letters were collected and edited by her uncle, Fr. Ralph Bains, S.J., to which many of the letters were addressed.

Scarsbrick, D. M. (1994) "My Dear Ralph: Letters of a family at war 1914-1918" London: Minerva Press.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjhzc.1
title: Photographs and items related to Reginald King

description: Photo.  George King (on the right), Suffolk 1895

Photo.  Reginald and Maude King with Annie King.  Born 1914/15

Post card

Reginald King letter to his wife Christmas 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjtmb.2
title: My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918 (82)

description: This is a scanned copy of the book "My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918" (1994) by Diana M. Scarisbrick. The books contains extracts from letters  to and from members of Ms. Scarisbrick's mother's family during the First World War. Many of the letters were collected and edited by her uncle, Fr. Ralph Bains, S.J., to which many of the letters were addressed.

Scarsbrick, D. M. (1994) "My Dear Ralph: Letters of a family at war 1914-1918" London: Minerva Press.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianju9i.2
title: War Memoirs of an unidentified subaltern of the 11th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers

description: Memoir deals with Officer Cadet training, joining the 11th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers in the field, 26th May 1917, the Third Battle of Ypres, and contains extensive coverage of the German Spring Offensive, April 1918 (by which time the 11th Bn., 11th (Northern) Division had been amalgamated with the 9th Bn., 25th Division).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjwl6.1
title: Wounded man's embroidered cap badge

description: Edito's Comment:
Pte. 43418 Tom Britt, York and Lancaster Regiment, presumably embrodiered the capbadge of his regiment while convalescing in hospital.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianrdd8.2
title: Photographs and documents relating to David Bell (2)

description: David Bell was my wife's Great grandfather, Killed at Arras 11th April 1917.The man with the horse and cart is his grown up son. 

Editor's Comment:
Family photograph including Pte. Bell; Letter from his Platoon officer (2nd Lieut. Alexander Ferguson) informing the family of his death, sent 14th April 1917; transcript of battalion War Diary from 12th April 1917, noting casualties (among whom was Lt. Ferguson, wounded).

Private S/18613 David Bell, 11th Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, was killed in action 11th April 1917, and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial. The 11th Bn., part of the 15th (Scottish) Division, were taking part in the First Battle of the Scarpe, the first phase of the Arras Offensive.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianwgx.2
title: My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918 (83)

description: This is a scanned copy of the book "My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918" (1994) by Diana M. Scarisbrick. The books contains extracts from letters  to and from members of Ms. Scarisbrick's mother's family during the First World War. Many of the letters were collected and edited by her uncle, Fr. Ralph Bains, S.J., to which many of the letters were addressed.

Scarsbrick, D. M. (1994) "My Dear Ralph: Letters of a family at war 1914-1918" London: Minerva Press.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian27sc.2
title: Photograph of Thomas Fallan

description: Photograph of Thomas Fallan of the 1st East Yorks (7343). After being wounded in the East Yorks, Fallan was given white feathers, and subsequently joined the Royal Navy, serving as a Stoker (Service Number K38305) from 30th November 1916 to 3rd March 1919. Part of a collection relating to Thomas Fallan, his brother Michael James Fallan, and Patrick O'Malley.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2qip.1
title: 1914-15 Star of Chief Stoker Joseph E. Russell

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/bodleian2rqh.2
title: My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918 (97)

description: This is a scanned copy of the book "My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918" (1994) by Diana M. Scarisbrick. The books contains extracts from letters  to and from members of Ms. Scarisbrick's mother's family during the First World War. Many of the letters were collected and edited by her uncle, Fr. Ralph Bains, S.J., to which many of the letters were addressed.

Scarsbrick, D. M. (1994) "My Dear Ralph: Letters of a family at war 1914-1918" London: Minerva Press.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2uat.2
title: Photograph of Michael James Fallan and friend

description: Photograph of two men: on the right, Michael James Fallan of the East Riding RGA (Service Number 1664259), with a friend on the left. Inscribed on the front "From Mick[?] Germany 6/2/19". Part of a collection relating to Thomas Fallan, his brother Michael James Fallan, and Patrick O'Malley.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian3w3.1
title: Last letter from Winifred Hilda Pitcher to Walter Edward Pitcher

description: Last letter from Winifred Pitcher (1900-1975) to her brother, Private Walter Pitcher (1888-1917). 
Pte. 325583 (9/7067) Walter Edward Pitcher, 1st/9th Bn. Durham Light Infantry (transferred from the Norfolk Regiment), was killed in action aged 28 on 13th July 1917 and is buried in Wancourt Military Cemetery. Son of George H. and Mary A. Pitcher, of 12, Goldsmith St., Dereham Rd., Norwich.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian4in.1
title: Medals of Gunner Harry Cowen

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/bodleian63id.2
title: My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918 (95)

description: This is a scanned copy of the book "My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918" (1994) by Diana M. Scarisbrick. The books contains extracts from letters  to and from members of Ms. Scarisbrick's mother's family during the First World War. Many of the letters were collected and edited by her uncle, Fr. Ralph Bains, S.J., to which many of the letters were addressed.

Scarsbrick, D. M. (1994) "My Dear Ralph: Letters of a family at war 1914-1918" London: Minerva Press.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6ay5.2
title: Group photograph from effects of George Powell

description: George Powell was a very small man and was enlisted into The Welsh Bantams. Being of a very young age when the war began he joined by stating he was older than his correct age. By the end of the Great War George had spent a year in hospital suffering horrific injuries.

Editor's Comment:
Two unidentified men of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry, and one of the Lancashire Fusiliers. 

Private George Powell would have enlisted as a Bantam in the 17th or 18th (Serivice) Bns. (1st or 2nd Glamorgans), The Welsh Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6rnt.2
title: My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918 (90)

description: This is a scanned copy of the book "My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918" (1994) by Diana M. Scarisbrick. The books contains extracts from letters  to and from members of Ms. Scarisbrick's mother's family during the First World War. Many of the letters were collected and edited by her uncle, Fr. Ralph Bains, S.J., to which many of the letters were addressed.

Scarsbrick, D. M. (1994) "My Dear Ralph: Letters of a family at war 1914-1918" London: Minerva Press.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6xuf.1
title: 82nd Squadron Christmas Card 1917

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/bodleian8oym.2
title: Photograph of Welsh Regiment on the march, including George Powell

description: George Powell was a very small man and was enlisted into The Welsh Bantams. Being of a very young age when the war began he joined by stating he was older than his correct age. By the end of the Great War George had spent a year in hospital suffering horrific injuries.

Editor's Comment:
Private George Powell would have enlisted as a Bantam in the 17th or 18th (Serivice) Bns. (1st or 2nd Glamorgans), The Welsh Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8uua.1
title: Medals of William Ernest Foster

description: War and Victory medals awarded to Pte. Foster.

Editor's Comment:
Pte. 200816 William Ernest Foster, D Coy. Heavy Section, Machine Gun Corps (later D Bn. Heavy Branch, Machine Gun Corps and 4th Bn. Tank Corps), served originally in the Machine Gun Corps (Motors).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8vij.2
title: My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918 (93)

description: This is a scanned copy of the book "My Dear Ralph: Letters from a family at war 1914-1918" (1994) by Diana M. Scarisbrick. The books contains extracts from letters  to and from members of Ms. Scarisbrick's mother's family during the First World War. Many of the letters were collected and edited by her uncle, Fr. Ralph Bains, S.J., to which many of the letters were addressed.

Scarsbrick, D. M. (1994) "My Dear Ralph: Letters of a family at war 1914-1918" London: Minerva Press.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand3co.2
title: Photograph of Private Patrick O'Malley

description: Civilian photograph of Private Patrick O'Malley, of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers (Service Number 12871). Part of a collection relating to Thomas Fallan, his brother Michael James Fallan, and Patrick O'Malley.