cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6u9p.2
title: Form regarding inscription to be cut on the headstone of Pte. Williams

description: Robert and Ann Williams lived in Llanberis, Caernarfonshire. They had three children, two boys and a girl; because of the war the boys were sent to family members, one to Liverpool and the other to Scotland. The daughter, Mary, (my grandmother), stayed with her mother in Llanberis. Mary was 5 years old when her father was killed.

Robert was shot dead whilst walking to breakfast one morning. I remember seeing the letters and more information about the event from my grandmother, but unfortunately upon her death, the paperwork went to her son. I don't know where Robert's medals went but the brass plaque also went to my uncle.

Editor's Comment:
Form from the Imperial War Graves Comission regarding personal inscription to be carved on the headstone of Pte. Williams.

Pte. 345654 Robert Williams, 13th platoon, 24th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, killed in action 16th July 1917, is buried in Deir El Belah War Cemetery, Israel.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6zyo.2
title: Memoir of Frank Stokes recording his time in training camp (18)

description: A memoir written by Frank Stokes recording his time at training camp (beginning on 7th August 1914).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian83md.2
title: Letter from Family of Pte Sid Wray, killed in action (2)

description: Letter sent by the family of Pte Wray (his sister I think) to Sid Morgan (my father) in France telling him of Sid Wray's death in action.

Editor's Comment:
Pte. 23959 Sidney George Wray, C Squadron, 1st Troop, 16th Lancers, later transferred to the 1st Bn. East Surrey Regiment, taking a new regimental number (32541). Killed in action, 8th May 1917, aged 19. He has no known grave, and is commemorated on Bay 6 of the Arras Memorial. 

Driver 146147 S. Morgan, Royal Field Artillery, 23rd Division, served in No. 3 section, Divisional Ammunition Column, and later in V/23 Trench Mortar Battery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian86g9.2
title: Pvt Gurney's Black Notebook

description: Rear cover of a Black notebook inscribed 'Pvt Gurney 241282 / Gloucester', used by Ivor Gurney between November 1917 and January 1918, whilst Gurney was at Seaton Delaval, Northumberland on a signalling course. The diary includes some early drafts of poems, notes on the camp and military matters, sketches, lists, musical scores, addresses and sums. The rear cover of the book and following pages reveal a cigarette burn-like hole.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian886g.2
title: Commonwealth War Graves Commission certificate and letters regarding Pte. Williams (1)

description: Robert and Ann Williams lived in Llanberis, Caernarfonshire. They had three children, two boys and a girl; because of the war the boys were sent to family members, one to Liverpool and the other to Scotland. The daughter, Mary, (my grandmother), stayed with her mother in Llanberis. Mary was 5 years old when her father was killed.

Robert was shot dead whilst walking to breakfast one morning. I remember seeing the letters and more information about the event from my grandmother, but unfortunately upon her death, the paperwork went to her son. I don't know where Robert's medals went but the brass plaque also went to my uncle.

Editor's Comment:
Transcript of documents, with Commonealth War Graves Commission remembrance certificate. 

Pte. 345654 Robert Williams, 13th platoon, 24th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, killed in action 16th July 1917, is buried in Deir El Belah War Cemetery, Israel.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8a4.2
title: Last photo of Walter Lynn in Uniform (2)

description: This photo of Walter completes what I have of his war time experience. It is dated 1919, so must have been the last one in uniform.

Editors Comment:
Unusually, Walter Lynn is here wearing a Mounted Pattern Great Coat (Shorter than the coat on general issue to the Infanty). This was probably given to him following the armistice for wearing back to England and demobilisation.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8gys.2
title: Story of a Trench Raid', carried out by the 16th Welch - Boesinghe (8)

description: The story of one 'trench raid', with facsimiles of original orders, messages and prisoner interrogation reports, from initial request by Brigade to the report in the "Western Mail".

The raid was carried out by the 16th (Cardiff City) Battalion, The Welsh Regiment, at Boesinghe (Ypres Salient), on the night of the 5th/6th June 1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8hcf.2
title: Memoir of Frank Stokes recording his time in training camp (22)

description: A memoir written by Frank Stokes recording his time at training camp (beginning on 7th August 1914).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8iyl.2
title: Memoir of Frank Stokes recording his time in training camp (19)

description: A memoir written by Frank Stokes recording his time at training camp (beginning on 7th August 1914).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8l9n.2
title: Letter forwarding Medals of Pte. Williams

description: Robert and Ann Williams lived in Llanberis, Caernarfonshire. They had three children, two boys and a girl; because of the war the boys were sent to family members, one to Liverpool and the other to Scotland. The daughter, Mary, (my grandmother), stayed with her mother in Llanberis. Mary was 5 years old when her father was killed.

Robert was shot dead whilst walking to breakfast one morning. I remember seeing the letters and more information about the event from my grandmother, but unfortunately upon her death, the paperwork went to her son. I don't know where Robert's medals went but the brass plaque also went to my uncle.

Editor's Comment:
Official letter forwarding War and Victory medals to the widow of Pte. Williams.  

Pte. 345654 Robert Williams, 13th platoon, 24th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, killed in action 16th July 1917, is buried in Deir El Belah War Cemetery, Israel.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8ozk.2
title: Letter from Reggie Crooke to Len Ornellas (4)

description: This was written by Reggie after my grandfather had returned to his unit in France.

Editor's Comment:
Pte. 40314 Leonard Ornellas, North Staffordshire Regiment

Acting Bombardier 121476 George (Reggie) Crooke, 113th Bty. 25th Bde., Royal Field Artillery, died 5th October 1918, aged 26, buried Berthaucourt Communal Cemetery, Pontru.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8rbt.2
title: Letter from Pte Sid Wray (1)

description: Letter sent by Private Sid Wray from Curragh Camp to his pal Sid Morgan (my father) on the Somme, recalling good times past and complaining about the army life.  Pte Wray was later killed at Arras (see other items submitted).

Editor's Comment:
Pte. 23959 Sidney George Wray, C Squadron, 1st Troop, 16th Lancers, later transferred to the 1st Bn. East Surrey Regiment, taking a new regimental number (32541). Killed in action, 8th May 1917, aged 19. He has no known grave, and is commemorated on Bay 6 of the Arras Memorial. 

Driver 146147 S. Morgan, Royal Field Artillery, 23rd Division, served in No. 3 section, Divisional Ammunition Column, and later in V/23 Trench Mortar Battery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8wzx.2
title: Wounded soldiers with nurses
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8x2q.2
title: Addresses / Musical score

description: Pencil draft in Ivor Gurney's hand. From a Black notebook inscribed 'Pvt Gurney 241282 / Gloucester', used by Ivor Gurney between November 1917 and January 1918, whilst Gurney was at Seaton Delaval, Northumberland on a signalling course. The diary includes some early drafts of poems, notes on the camp and military matters, sketches, lists, musical scores, addresses and sums. The rear cover of the book and following pages reveal a cigarette burn-like hole.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian9zk.2
title: Letter from Pte. Robert Williams

description: Robert and Ann Williams lived in Llanberis, Caernarfonshire. They had three children, two boys and a girl; because of the war the boys were sent to family members, one to Liverpool and the other to Scotland. The daughter, Mary, (my grandmother), stayed with her mother in Llanberis. Mary was 5 years old when her father was killed.

Robert was shot dead whilst walking to breakfast one morning. I remember seeing the letters and more information about the event from my grandmother, but unfortunately upon her death, the paperwork went to her son. I don't know where Robert's medals went but the brass plaque also went to my uncle.

Editor's Comment:
Letter sent by Pte. Williams to his wife. Headed notepaper: 'For God, King and Empire | The Australian Y.M.C.A.'. 'With the Australian Imperial Forces' lined through. 

Pte. 345654 Robert Williams, 13th platoon, 24th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, killed in action 16th July 1917, is buried in Deir El Belah War Cemetery, Israel.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianba7.2
title: Memoir of Frank Stokes recording his time in training camp (20)

description: A memoir written by Frank Stokes recording his time at training camp (beginning on 7th August 1914).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand3xx.2
title: Story of a Trench Raid', carried out by the 16th Welch - Boesinghe (4)

description: The story of one 'trench raid', with facsimiles of original orders, messages and prisoner interrogation reports, from initial request by Brigade to the report in the "Western Mail".

The raid was carried out by the 16th (Cardiff City) Battalion, The Welsh Regiment, at Boesinghe (Ypres Salient), on the night of the 5th/6th June 1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand4cd.2
title: Letter from Reggie Crooke to Len Ornellas (1)

description: This is the first of a series of letters which chronicles the friendship between my grandfather, Len Ornellas, and George Reginald Crooke (Reggie), whom he met while they were both recuperating at an army field hospital in Cayeux. It was written, I think, when they were both still at the hospital.

Editor's Comment:
Pte. 40314 Leonard Ornellas, North Staffordshire Regiment

Acting Bombardier 121476 George (Reggie) Crooke, 113th Bty. 25th Bde., Royal Field Artillery, died 5th October 1918, aged 26, buried Berthaucourt Communal Cemetery, Pontru.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianda34.2
title: Letter from Pte Sid Wray (3)

description: Letter sent by Private Sid Wray from Curragh Camp to his pal Sid Morgan (my father) on the Somme, recalling good times past and complaining about the army life.  Pte Wray was later killed at Arras (see other items submitted).

Editor's Comment:
Pte. 23959 Sidney George Wray, C Squadron, 1st Troop, 16th Lancers, later transferred to the 1st Bn. East Surrey Regiment, taking a new regimental number (32541). Killed in action, 8th May 1917, aged 19. He has no known grave, and is commemorated on Bay 6 of the Arras Memorial. 

Driver 146147 S. Morgan, Royal Field Artillery, 23rd Division, served in No. 3 section, Divisional Ammunition Column, and later in V/23 Trench Mortar Battery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandeir.2
title: Morse Code

description: Pencil notes in Ivor Gurney's hand.From a Black notebook inscribed 'Pvt Gurney 241282 / Gloucester', used by Ivor Gurney between November 1917 and January 1918, whilst Gurney was at Seaton Delaval, Northumberland on a signalling course. The diary includes some early drafts of poems, notes on the camp and military matters, sketches, lists, musical scores, addresses and sums. The rear cover of the book and following pages reveal a cigarette burn-like hole. These pages show Morse Code and a list of things to pack.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandmr2.2
title: Photograph of men in fencing uniform at no.10 Class-Head Quater Gymnassiam, Aldershot
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandrtf.2
title: Story of a Trench Raid', carried out by the 16th Welch - Boesinghe (6)

description: The story of one 'trench raid', with facsimiles of original orders, messages and prisoner interrogation reports, from initial request by Brigade to the report in the "Western Mail".

The raid was carried out by the 16th (Cardiff City) Battalion, The Welsh Regiment, at Boesinghe (Ypres Salient), on the night of the 5th/6th June 1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandsoa.2
title: Blank pages

description: From a Black notebook inscribed 'Pvt Gurney 241282 / Gloucester', used by Ivor Gurney between November 1917 and January 1918, whilst Gurney was at Seaton Delaval, Northumberland on a signalling course. The diary includes some early drafts of poems, notes on the camp and military matters, sketches, lists, musical scores, addresses and sums. The rear cover of the book and following pages reveal a cigarette burn-like hole.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandyau.2
title: Pass of Nellie Ogden

description: Item that my father has from his aunty.

Editor's Comment:
Pass: 'permission to be absent from his headquaters', issued permanently to Nellie Ogden, Women's Legion.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj1t1.2
title: Story of a Trench Raid', carried out by the 16th Welch - Boesinghe (7)

description: The story of one 'trench raid', with facsimiles of original orders, messages and prisoner interrogation reports, from initial request by Brigade to the report in the "Western Mail".

The raid was carried out by the 16th (Cardiff City) Battalion, The Welsh Regiment, at Boesinghe (Ypres Salient), on the night of the 5th/6th June 1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj8i2.2
title: Lists and sums

description: Pencil notes in Ivor Gurney's hand. From a Black notebook inscribed 'Pvt Gurney 241282 / Gloucester', used by Ivor Gurney between November 1917 and January 1918, whilst Gurney was at Seaton Delaval, Northumberland on a signalling course. The diary includes some early drafts of poems, notes on the camp and military matters, sketches, lists, musical scores, addresses and sums. The rear cover of the book and following pages reveal a cigarette burn-like hole. These pages show lists and sums.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj9re.2
title: Memoir of Frank Stokes recording his time in training camp (24)

description: A memoir written by Frank Stokes recording his time at training camp (beginning on 7th August 1914).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjm3u.2
title: Letter from Family of Pte Sid Wray, killed in action (1)

description: Letter sent by the family of Pte Wray (his sister I think) to Sid Morgan (my father) in France telling him of Sid Wray's death in action.

Editor's Comment:
Pte. 23959 Sidney George Wray, C Squadron, 1st Troop, 16th Lancers, later transferred to the 1st Bn. East Surrey Regiment, taking a new regimental number (32541). Killed in action, 8th May 1917, aged 19. He has no known grave, and is commemorated on Bay 6 of the Arras Memorial. 

Driver 146147 S. Morgan, Royal Field Artillery, 23rd Division, served in No. 3 section, Divisional Ammunition Column, and later in V/23 Trench Mortar Battery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjnof.2
title: Lists of poems for War's Embers

description: Pencil notes in Ivor Gurney's hand being perhaps a list of contents for his next volume - what would be War's Embers (1919). From a Black notebook inscribed 'Pvt Gurney 241282 / Gloucester', used by Ivor Gurney between November 1917 and January 1918, whilst Gurney was at Seaton Delaval, Northumberland on a signalling course. The diary includes some early drafts of poems, notes on the camp and military matters, sketches, lists, musical scores, addresses and sums. The rear cover of the book and following pages reveal a cigarette burn-like hole. These pages show a list of poems.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjoaa.2
title: Photographs of Nellie Ogden

description: These were some photos and other information that my father has from his Auntie.

Editor's Comment:
'Nellie Ogden, Women's Legion, 3rd Australian Corps Convalescent Hospital, Dartford Kent, Nursing Sister'. Photographs of Ms Ogden in the uniform of the Women's Legion.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjqv3.2
title: Letter from Reggie Crooke to Len Ornellas (2)

description: This is the first of a series of letters which chronicles the friendship between my grandfather, Len Ornellas, and George Reginald Crooke (Reggie), whom he met while they were both recuperating at an army field hospital in Cayeux. It was written, I think, when they were both still at the hospital.

Editor's Comment:
Pte. 40314 Leonard Ornellas, North Staffordshire Regiment

Acting Bombardier 121476 George (Reggie) Crooke, 113th Bty. 25th Bde., Royal Field Artillery, died 5th October 1918, aged 26, buried Berthaucourt Communal Cemetery, Pontru.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianl82.2
title: Story of a Trench Raid', carried out by the 16th Welch - Boesinghe (2)

description: The story of one 'trench raid', with facsimiles of original orders, messages and prisoner interrogation reports, from initial request by Brigade to the report in the "Western Mail".

The raid was carried out by the 16th (Cardiff City) Battalion, The Welsh Regiment, at Boesinghe (Ypres Salient), on the night of the 5th/6th June 1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianlsb.2
title: Letter from Reggie Crooke to Francis Ornellas

description: Reggie was estranged from his own family, and Len offered for him to correspond with his (Len's) father and family. This is the first of the letters.

Editor's Comment:
Pte. 40314 Leonard Ornellas, North Staffordshire Regiment

Acting Bombardier 121476 George (Reggie) Crooke, 113th Bty. 25th Bde., Royal Field Artillery, died 5th October 1918, aged 26, buried Berthaucourt Communal Cemetery, Pontru.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiann6t.2
title: Letter from Reggie Crooke to Len Ornellas (1)

description: This was written by Reggie after my grandfather had returned to his unit in France.

Editor's Comment:
Pte. 40314 Leonard Ornellas, North Staffordshire Regiment

Acting Bombardier 121476 George (Reggie) Crooke, 113th Bty. 25th Bde., Royal Field Artillery, died 5th October 1918, aged 26, buried Berthaucourt Communal Cemetery, Pontru.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianq18.2
title: Lists

description: Pencil draft in Ivor Gurney's hand. From a Black notebook inscribed 'Pvt Gurney 241282 / Gloucester', used by Ivor Gurney between November 1917 and January 1918, whilst Gurney was at Seaton Delaval, Northumberland on a signalling course. The diary includes some early drafts of poems, notes on the camp and military matters, sketches, lists, musical scores, addresses and sums. The rear cover of the book and following pages reveal a cigarette burn-like hole.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianrel3.2
title: Letter from Family of Pte Sid Wray, killed in action (3)

description: Letter sent by the family of Pte Wray (his sister I think) to Sid Morgan (my father) in France telling him of Sid Wray's death in action.

Editor's Comment:
Pte. 23959 Sidney George Wray, C Squadron, 1st Troop, 16th Lancers, later transferred to the 1st Bn. East Surrey Regiment, taking a new regimental number (32541). Killed in action, 8th May 1917, aged 19. He has no known grave, and is commemorated on Bay 6 of the Arras Memorial. 

Driver 146147 S. Morgan, Royal Field Artillery, 23rd Division, served in No. 3 section, Divisional Ammunition Column, and later in V/23 Trench Mortar Battery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianruh.2
title: Letter from parents of Pte S Wray killed in action (1)

description: Letter from parents of Pte Wray (killed at Arras May 1917) to his pal Sid Morgan giving news from home and expressing sorrow that Sid Morgan had been deprived of leave and sent to Italy.  Note the speculation about the conditions Sid might find in Italy and the importance attached to cigarettes.


Editor's Comment:
Pte. 23959 Sidney George Wray, C Squadron, 1st Troop, 16th Lancers, later transferred to the 1st Bn. East Surrey Regiment, taking a new regimental number (32541). Killed in action, 8th May 1917, aged 19. He has no known grave, and is commemorated on Bay 6 of the Arras Memorial.

Driver 146147 S. Morgan, Royal Field Artillery, 23rd Division, served in No. 3 section, Divisional Ammunition Column, and later in V/23 Trench Mortar Battery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian25wj.2
title: Letter from Jack Morten (7)

description: Letter sent from my father-in-law to his parents.  There are nearly 200 letters from the war which were published in 1993 under the title "I remain Your son, Jack".  I own the copyright.  This is the most graphic of the letters.  The latter part of the transcription is a letter about the same incident to Jack's sister, Pat.

Editor's Comment:
Pte. 2393 John Clarke Morten, 1/7th Bn. Manchester Regiment, was commissioned Second Lieutenant and later attached to the Royal Air Force.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2f2x.2
title: Letter from Reggie Crooke to Len Ornellas (3)

description: Editor's Comment:
Pte. 40314 Leonard Ornellas, North Staffordshire Regiment

Acting Bombardier 121476 George (Reggie) Crooke, 113th Bty. 25th Bde., Royal Field Artillery, died 5th October 1918, aged 26, buried Berthaucourt Communal Cemetery, Pontru.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2hun.2
title: The Canon Notebook

description: Front cover of a 'Cannon' exercise book, inscribed 'Pvt Gurney', in which Gurney has written revisions to a number of poems which were to be published in War's Embers (1919).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2i71.2
title: "Government contract" badges

description: Sid Morgan (my father) worked for Eley Brothers before joining the army in 1916.

Editor's Comment:
Eley Brothers manufactured small arms (i.e. rifle and revolver) ammunition for the government in both world wars. Still in business today, making ammunition for hunting and target shooting. 

Driver 146147 S. Morgan, Royal Field Artillery, 23rd Division, served in No. 3 section, Divisional Ammunition Column, and later in V/23 Trench Mortar Battery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2jb2.2
title: Brief outline of the life of Frederick Sharpe

description: Company Quartermaster Serjeant (later Colour Serjeant) 203612 Frederick Browne Peronne Abel Sharpe, 1st/5th Bn. Norfolk Regiment. Having joined the Territorial Force before the war, he served with the 1st/5th Bn., part of 163rd Bde. 54th (East Anglian) Division, in Gallipoli, Egypt, and Palestine.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2vlf.2
title: Postcard sent to Edith Edwards (2)

description: Postcard sent home from the front to Edith Edwards by her first cousin, 'Fred'. 

Embroidered Union flag and flowers, with caption: 'Best Love'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2wk8.2
title: Spring. Rouen, 1917

description: Draft in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. Here titled 'Spring. 1917. Rouen.' The poem was included in a letter to Marion Scott on 24 May 1917 and published in Severn and Somme (1917) as 'Spring.  Rouen, May 1917'. From a red notebook inscribed 'Pte Gurney / 2/5 Gloucesters', used by Gurney, principally at Rouen, during May-June 1917 and containing various notes and drafts of poems.  The book contains extensive drafts of this poem.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2yo3.2
title: Story of a Trench Raid', carried out by the 16th Welch - Boesinghe (11)

description: The story of one 'trench raid', with facsimiles of original orders, messages and prisoner interrogation reports, from initial request by Brigade to the report in the "Western Mail".

The raid was carried out by the 16th (Cardiff City) Battalion, The Welsh Regiment, at Boesinghe (Ypres Salient), on the night of the 5th/6th June 1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2zp8.2
title: Photograph of British POW's in workshop (1)

description: Photo of British POW's in a camp workshop. Rear of card gives location of photographer as Gustrow and there was a POW camp there during WW1. Note the German officer with Sword.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian31l.2
title: Letter from Abbot Titman to Sid Morgan (1)

description: Letter from Abbot Titman to Sid Morgan explaining that he had contacted Sid's parents and that they had received postcards etc., and giving news, Christmas wishes and good wishes to comrades in the battery. 

Editor's Comment:
Abbott Titman cannot be traced in the National Archives medal card index, but served in the V/23 Heavy Trench Mortar Battery (23rd Division)


Driver 146147 S. Morgan, Royal Field Artillery, 23rd Division, served in No. 3 section, Divisional Ammunition Column, and later in V/23 Trench Mortar Battery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian64iq.2
title: Kaiser snowman

description: Photograph of a group of German officers posing in front of a large snowman, made to look like the Kaiser.