cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6cdr.1
title: 1914-15 Star awarded to John W. Blades

description: 1914-15 Star awarded posthumously to Gunner John W. Blades (Service Number 1813) of the Royal Field Artillery. The back of the medal is inscribed "1813 Gnr J. W. Blades R.F.A." Part of a collection relating to John W. and Arthur Blades, deposited by Arthur Blades's niece.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian82yd.1
title: Official notification of the death of Private Evan Hawkes

description: Official notification, issued by the Infantry Records, York, of the death of Private Evan Hawkes of the 9th Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry, in action in France, on 21st July 1918. The reverse side bears a note saying that any property belonging to the deceased will be forwarded to the office issuing the notification, but that there is likely to be some delay. Part of a collection relating to Evan Hawkes.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian87dk.1
title: The Search for John Dick: A Leith Soldier of the First World War

description: A useful guide detailing how Andrew Grant and his wife traced the background of John Dick (the grandfather of his wife).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandf9t.1
title: Photograph of John Cawkwell, Thomas Cawkwell, and another man

description: Photograph of three men, inscribed on the back "John (Jack) Cawkwell 1894-1939 Thomas Cawkwell 1897-1964 unknown". Part of a collection relating to John Cawkwell.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj59g.1
title: Embroidered postcard to "brother and sister"

description: Postcard sent from "Tom" to his brother and sister from the Western Front.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianxs4.1
title: On War Service badge

description: Badge bearing the words "On War Service 1914", with a relief image of a crown in the centre. These badges were issued by the Admiralty, for men engaged in essential work on ships and armaments. Part of a collection relating to Evan Hawkes.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2l2l.1
title: Letter sent on the death of Private William Lowe

description: Letter sent to the mother of Private William Lowe of the 13th East Yorks by the Roman Catholic Chaplain of the 30th Casualty Clearing Station of the British Expeditionary Force, breaking the news of his death. The letter says that Lowe was brought into the Casualty Clearing Station badly wounded, and that "His case was quite hopeless; but I am pleased to say he did not appear to be in any great pain." The Chaplain then describes administering absolution and the last rites to Lowe, and says that he will be buried in the British Military Cemetery at Aubigny in Artois. Part of a collection relating to William Lowe.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2tmx.1
title: Certificate signed by Frank Dowdeswell showing support of the National Service League being organised by Field marshall Earl Roberts V.C.

description: Part of a collection relating to the service of Frank (7th Buffs) and Bob (Army Service Corps) Dowdeswell, of Shaw Green, Prestbury, nr Cheltenham. Bob died in April 1917 after a lorry accident.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6goj.1
title: The Memoirs of R. F. Ackerley

description: Relates to a record of our father's (R F Ackerley) experiences as an officer in the Lancashire Fusiliers, written by him in later years. He was wounded on April 16th. 1918, a German sniper's bullet striking him over his heart but the impact reduced and the direction altered by his cigarette case which saved his life. He recovered from his wound, and assured the continuance of the family name, unlike the many families who so tragically lost their sons.  For his bravery he was awarded the Military Cross. Surviving documents and items associated with his service have been handed to the Lancashire Fusiliers Museum, including the cigarette case which still contains one damaged original cigarette.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8zoh.1
title: Territorial and war service of John Middlemass

description: Pvt John Middlemass.  Joined the 7th Btn. Royal Scots as a Territorial in 1909 for four years.  Discharged 1913. Joined regular Army in time to go to Gallipoli.

Although a survivor of the the Quintinshill (Gretna)rail disaster he unfortunately contracted Enteric Fever and died after being returned to a hospital in Southampton.

Included is a letter from an Edinburgh Solicitor concerning the death of a Robert Middlemass in the rail crash 


1 John Middlemass attestation Territorial Force 1909
2 Discharge 1913
3 Photo/postcard John Middlemass
4 Death (Enteric Fever)
5 Funeral notification
6 Estate
7 Mothers pension
8 Funeral service John Middlemass
9 Letter concerning the claim of Robert Middlemass (John's father)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandjnp.1
title: Photographs of soldiers

description: 1 Edinburgh photo of Volunteer Force Private 1916 to 1919
2 Three snapshots 1914.  The guard at Addiwell oil refinery (Scotland)
3 Soldier and wife, soldier wearing khaki drab drill
4 Sergeant and friend. Sgt. wearing 'Balmoral' with waterproof cover
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandv4w.1
title: Postcard bearing poem, sent by Arthur Blades

description: A postcard sent by Arthur Blades, to his parents in Hull, from Hurdcott Camp, Salisbury Plains. Blades served as a Sergeant in the East Yorkshire Regiment. Instead of an image, the card bears a printed poem about Hurdcott Camp. Blades's message to his parents, thanking them for a parcel, is written around the edges of the poem. Part of a collection relating to John W. and Arthur Blades, deposited by Arthur Blades's niece.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj34v.1
title: Monologues for a Pierrot troupe entertaining the wounded Tommies

description: Recordings made circa 1983 by Walter Powell of some of the many monologues that he would recite as his party piece, in the army, and later in a Pierrot troupe entertaining the wounded Tommies in the many military hospitals in Llandrindod Wells. (There is one recording straight through, and a number of rehearsal tries - just a selection of the many monologues recorded by Walter Powell circa 1976-1983).

Part of a collection relating to Walter H. Powell, Llandrindod Wells, (private / driver M2-267205 Mechanised Transport Army Service Corps). Born 1898, Walter tried to join up under-age on a number of occasions, finally succeeding in 1916. He served many months - (more than 2 years?) - in different army units in Britain, before going over to France. He served as a despatch rider for an anti-aircraft battery in 1918-1919. Walter was gassed "suffering the effects all his life". He was a founder member of Toc-H in Llandrindod, and a keen footballer - he died in 1994 aged 96. However Walter's older brothers (Cliff and Percy Powell) and his uncle (Humphrey Powell) died of wounds sustained during the war.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianpmq.1
title: Postcard of Gloucester Road Hospital, Cheltenham
DOI: 10.6073/pasta/ae40ca1b89d33362d199d5aaa4ecc25e
title: Canopy Trimming Experiment (CTE) plant seedling measurements
DOI: 10.6073/pasta/c433c468bead31ce3989abff99d84525
title: MCR LTER: Coral Reef: Water Column: Offshore Ocean Acidification: Water Profiles, CTD, and Chemistry, from 2005 ongoing
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian28ok.1
title: Joseph Vaghi letters home

description: Joseph Vaghi was my great uncle, he lied about his age to join up so although he is listed as 18 on his death he was probably only 17.

He came to Scotland in 1904 from Milan and his family were 'naturalised' in 1911.  Consequently they were not interned in the 2nd World War.  These letters were sent to his mother Henrichetta

A school group from Linlithgow academy travelled to Gallipoli and brought back a photo of Joseph's grave.

I also remember my Granny talking about the Gretna rail disaster, she knew many of the boys from Leith who died.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2dgf.1
title: Photographs.  John Inch Low and the Macartney family

description: J.I.Low in Mesopotamia.  Marked X on photo

The Macartney family, Dunoon:
Back row, 1st left.  Andrew, Canadian Highlanders, survived the war
2nd left, David.  A divinity student killed in the RAF
Middle, Tom, Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, killed
2nd right.  William. Reserved occupation.  Grandfather of Ruth Forbes
Extra right, John
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6fwe.1
title: Trench Art and Medal

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/bodleian8kw2.1
title: Rev.Dr. Duncan Strang
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand9h7.1
title: Postcards from John Inch Low and Tommy Macartney

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/bodleiand9nt.1
title: In Memorium card

description: Private William Robertson.  Seaforth Highlanders,died of wounds.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj4hs.1
title: German postcards

description: Propoganda postcards
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianoo.1
title: Uncensored letter of P.C.Robertson

description: 2nd Lt. P.C.Robertson never went on active service and his letters record a rather good time in his life.

Green Envelope containg an (uncensored) letter
Postcard
Letter from PC Robertson
Photo PC Robertson
Letter from his CO, Lancs. Fusiliers
Letter from PC Robertson
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianr2g1.1
title: Letter, Photograph and newspaper clipping relating to William Burgon

description: Letter to 'Pat' from William Burgon; completed over two weeks.
1914 Photo, William is on the right
Newspaper reporting Williams death and a photo, he is second from the right.
DOI: 10.6073/pasta/c49a06d82ba55d264be857557f0b90c1
title: Canopy Trimming Experiment (CTE) plants greater than 1 centimeter diameter at breast height (DBH)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2lg5.1
title: Details of John Kimmet

description: Photo:  John Kimmet and family
Xmas gift box 1914
Royal Scots cap badge

My grandfather John Kimmet was a private in the 1/4 Royal scots (Reg. number 245031)
He fought at Gallipoli and seconb battle of the Somme.  The photo was taken while he was on leave - probably after returning from Gallipoli.
The only story I know of him at Gallipoli was that his lack of height saved his life.  He was standing on a beach talking to ataller comrade when a bullet passed over his head and hit the man in the forehead killing him instantly.

The Xmas 1914 cigarette/chocolate box and his cap badge which he is wearing in the photo were brought back by him to his family in 1918.

Although he survived the war my grandmother said his health was never the same after the war due to his experiences and having to live at times up to his waist in mud.  
He went to work in the Leith shipyards contributing to the second war effort and died in 1946.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2n2u.1
title: Locket with two photographs of Leonard Maltby

description: A locket with two photographs of Leonard Maltby of the Royal Army Medical Corps, one black and white, one hand coloured. Maltby volunteered just after the war broke out, and served in France. Part of a collection relating to Leonard Maltby, deposited by his daughter.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian5gm.1
title: Letters of William Given Affleck

description: Originals and typed copies of the letters of William Given Affleck, Canadian Army.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6o43.1
title: Military service records and photographs

description: Pvt George Wilkie, Scots Guards.  Served in London and Egypt before the war.  Left the army but rejoined 6th August 1914.  Wounded on the Somme.

Medal record
Character reference
Details of service
Pathe News 'stills'.  Seige of Sydey Street 1911, George is the soldier in the middle.
Short service record
Photo.  George is sat in the middle with his arm in a sling next to the bed.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8yid.1
title: Photograph of Leonard Maltby and his wife Alice
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand6mb.1
title: Postcards

description: General joffre
Albert, king of the belgians
2nd dragoon guards
Lowland Regiments
Sir John French
Egypt
Kitchener
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj4ng.1
title: Photographs depicting United States Navy

description: Photographs depicting

The King and various senior British Officers including Roger Keyes visiting a battleship of the US Navy

Observation baloon.  

Burning target/ship
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjwhn.1
title: Items related to William A.V. Mastermann
DOI: 10.5287/bodleians24.1
title: John Eadie and David Abrahamson

description: Letter to daughter from John Eadie
Residue of Naval Assets (John Eadie)
Leith School Board, two certificates for David Abrahamson
Postcard, lowestoft
Patriotic card 'To Lottie from Dadda'
Photo x 2 John Eadie

Photo group.  the Eadie family:
Sophia, holding book
Agnes, oldest child
Charlotte, 2nd daughter
Johnny, son referred to in letter

My grandfather John Eadie was lost on 2nd April 1916 when his minesweeper HMS Commandant struck a mine at Lowestoft.
The letter he sent to my mother was probably written the Christmas before he died. He refers to Zeppelins and he died the day they attacked Leith.

He was a Leith man who married a Newhaven woman and lived in Newhaven at the time he died.  The Family wrote letters to say they were OK, but he had died the same day.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2kdf.1
title: Postcards of medical services

description: Postcards showing medical services personel/equipment and destruction on the Western Front belonging to Hilda Adams, V.A.D.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian3sq.1
title: Photographs of Private Frank Kelty's Diary

description: My Great Uncle Private Frank Kelty (1714 ) joined the 2nd / 10th Manchester Regiment in 1916. He died on the 5th of September 1916, at which time he was attached to the King's Liverpool Regiment, and is buried in Euston Road Cemetery in France. 

I was told he had joined under age and his elder brother informed the authorities and he left the army and went to work in munitions.

He then rejoined the army when he was old enough, but it is apparent from his diary entries that he had done so very reluctantly.

We believe that the damage to the diary was caused by shrapnel that we also believe resulted in his death. He had made daily entries in the diary up until the 29th August 1916. This leads me to believe that this date was the day he was wounded.

A transcription of some of the diary has been submitted separately.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6gw8.1
title: Medals of John Barnard

description: Medals from the First World War of John Barnard, which according to his son "he never wore!" He apparently did not believe in all that. However, no matter where he was he would stand at attention in silence at 11am on the 11th November each year, even if he was working out in the fields. He would also stop (even if driving) for a funeral cortege to pass.

Part of a collection relating to Lance Corporal John Barnard (52258 Worcestershire regiment), market gardener of Badsey near Evesham; and his son Mike's drawings and newspaper articles relating to the First World War.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8zw6.1
title: Obituary for Rev.Dr Donald Strang

description: Major Strang awarded the Legion D'Honneur
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandg97.1
title: Miss Hilda Adams. VAD

description: Miss Adams was a VAD during the First World War
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianhda.1
title: Funeral Procession

description: Miss Hilda Adams was a VAD during the First World War.

Photographs of a funeral procession.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjesx.1
title: Order of service for memorial tablet unveiling ceremony

description: Order of service titled "Unveiling Ceremony of Memorial Tablet", at the Norman Memorial P.M. Church, including a list of the men of the church who died in the Great War, and one of those who served in the forces. The latter list includes "Dugdall, Wm. Geo." Part of a collection relating to William Dugdall.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjhmi.1
title: Death Penny

description: Death Penny', Donald Gunn MacKay
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjs9s.1
title: Miss Hilda Adams. VAD

description: Photographs and postcards from Hilda Adams collection, showing colleagues and general views of the work of the medical services.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2b5.1
title: The diary of Corporal John Henry Kelty

description: Corporal 33404 John Henry Kelty, known as Harry, was my grandfather. He was born in Newton Heath Manchester in 1890. 

He was in the territorial army before joining the Manchester Regiment for war service.

He became a sergeant (gas NCO) and was transferred between battalions due, I assume, to losses. He was wounded and returned to England spending time in No. 1 War Hospital Reading and another hospital which I do not know it's name. 

He did not return to the front due to losing a large portion of his right calf muscle from the gunshot wound. He was eventually discharged in December 1918. He spent some time in Germany after the war and eventually became a manager of the Yates' Wine Lodge in Manchester.
He died in 1956, a year before my birth.

These are photographs of a diary he kept, which strangely ends on the day his brother 1714 Private Frank Kelty died. 

A transcript of the diary, photographs, and information on his brother Frank have been submitted separately.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2qal.1
title: Photographs of Private Frank Kelty

description: Photographs of my great uncle 1714 Private Frank Kelty 
who joined the 2nd / 10th Manchester Regiment in 1916. He died on the 5th of September 1916, at which time he was attached to the King's Liverpool Regiment, and is buried in Euston Road Cemetery in France. 

I was told he had joined under age and his elder brother informed the authorities and he left the army and went to work in munitions.

He then rejoined the army when he was old enough, but it is apparent from his diary entries (submitted separately) that he had done so very reluctantly.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian4a9.1
title: Poem by William George Dugdall

description: Handwritten poem beginning "When you're far far away / From the friends you hold dear", asking for news from home. The poem is attributed to "Wm Geo Dugdall", in a different hand. Part of a collection relating to William Dugdall.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian66vv.1
title: The Grave of Private Frank Kelty

description: These are photographs showing the grave of my great uncle  Private Frank Kelty (1714) who joined the 2nd / 10th Manchester Regiment in 1916. He died on the 5th of September 1916, at which time he was attached to the King's Liverpool Regiment, and is buried in Euston Road Cemetery in France. 

I was told he had joined under age and his elder brother informed the authorities and he left the army and went to work in munitions.

He then rejoined the army when he was old enough, but it is apparent from his diary entries (submitted separately) that he had done so very reluctantly.

One photograph shows the original cross of Frank's grave, the other a photograph of  his headstone that I took on a visit to his grave.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6czj.1
title: "A noisy arrival" of Tank 250 (Artist's impression of the arrival in Evesham Upper Abbey Park)

description: Drawing by Mike Barnard of the "noisy arrival" of Tank 250 from the First World War, which was to be installed permanently in the Upper Abbey Park, Evesham. (Drawing done in 1998).

In the top right hand corner of one of the drawings is Mike's representation of his father John Barnard, in uniform, with a poppy background. This drawing was done with Mike's father's own pencil that he had carried with him in France.

Mike Barnard "The British tank was driven from bridge Street, down the Fleece Yard (now the park entrance) by Sammy Grove. It hit the wall in the narrowest part, knocking it down, much to the delight of schoolchildren who had assembled to watch the historic occasion. The tank was stripped of its guns and the engines were subsequently removed. In later years it was surrounded by a hedge and a fence. It was cut into pieces in the Second World War for conversion into munitions."

Part of a collection relating to Lance Corporal John Barnard (52258 Worcestershire regiment), market gardener of Badsey near Evesham; and his son Mike's drawings and newspaper articles relating to the First World War.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian82vw.1
title: Statement of relatives of Private John H. Wardell

description: Army form W. 5080, sent by the Officer in Charge of Records, Durham Light Infantry, York, requesting details of the living relatives of a deceased soldier, Private John H. Wardell. The form had to be certified by a minister or magistrate, and returned before the plaque and scroll commemorating the soldier could be issued. Part of a collection relating to John H. Wardell.

Unfortunately, due to a technical error we are unable to say who this contribution was made by. If you contributed this item, please contact us, and we will amend the details attached to this submission.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian87zh.1
title: Dog-tags of John Barnard
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8uy2.1
title: Photograph of William George Dugdall and others
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiando6p.1
title: Wallet and pencil carried by John Barnard during his service in France

description: Later he kept his medals, dog-tags, and other War related papers in this wallet. It contains the original pencil that he used to write his letters home and to fill in his notebook. His son Mike used that same pencil to draw some of his pictures relating to the First World War.

Part of a collection relating to Lance Corporal John Barnard (52258 Worcestershire regiment), market gardener of Badsey near Evesham; and his son Mike's drawings and newspaper articles relating to the First World War.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianja6z.1
title: Notebook carried by John Barnard during his service in France

description: In the notebook are the names of friends killed or wounded, as well as a code agreed with his sister, Cecilia, who he wrote to showing where he was serving, and even when he had gone over the top. John Barnard only ever wrote home to his sister Cecilia, never to their mother. Cecilia would then filter the news to their mother.

Mike Barnard, John's son, recalls that "Dad, as a market gardener, was used to walking the soil. The terrain he encountered 'over there' was familiar, and he knew where the dips should be, even if he'd never been over that land before."  

"Whilst acting as a runner Dad met a mate from Worcestershire, George Crisp M.M.. George told him which way to go to avoid some Germans, this probably saved his life."

"Dad also met Capt. George Mason, he was actually courting Dad's sister Cecilia, and they chatted. George was killed just a week later. A memorial window was placed in the church at Wickhamford. Cecilia never married. When she died aged 99 in her bed, we found all George's letters lying under her pillow."

John had training in Catterick etc. and 18 months in France.

Part of a collection relating to Lance Corporal John Barnard (52258 Worcestershire regiment), market gardener of Badsey near Evesham; and his son Mike's drawings and newspaper articles relating to the First World War.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian26by.1
title: Ring around the moon', memoirs of John and Frank Barnard

description: Written by Mike Barnard about his father John and his uncle Fred Barnard, and their service during the First World War. Includes their recruitment - John went missing that morning and almost missed the draft because he wanted to plant the asparagus. Their service in Flanders, on the Somme, Ypres and Passchendaele. Fred Barnard was in the Artillery, and recalled how they re-captured one of their guns at Bourlon Wood. The account includes the story of the composer Ralph Vaughan-Williams, a doctor in a field hospital, hearing the Last Post.

In one attack John Barnard lost his two best pals, along with 20,000 casualties.

John Barnard witnessed the action of Capt. J.J. Crowe who won the V.C., and he remained in touch with him for many years.

Also recalled is John Barnard's journey home after his service, when he got lost walking from Evesham to Badsey "I was under an English moon, no more shell 'oles or blinking parapets."

Part of a collection relating to Lance Corporal John Barnard (52258 Worcestershire regiment), market gardener of Badsey near Evesham; and his son Mike's drawings and newspaper articles relating to the First World War.