cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2byk.1
title: Postcard of Army Scripture Reader Rice

description: Noted as 'A great man'. The Army Scripture Readers undertook pastoral and missionary work among the troops, and all were or had been serving soldiers.  

Part of the photograph and scrap album of Revd. Leonard Thomas Pearson, Army Chaplain's Department (attached No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station), discovered in a skip and deposited with the Bodlian Library. Revd. Pearson was interviewed by Lyn Macdonald for her book 'The Roses of No Man's Land', which contains two extracts and a photograph.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2ge7.2
title: Letter to Elizabeth Moore regarding her husband

description: Letter sent to Elizabeth Moore to inform her that her husband, Private James Moore of the 13th East Yorkshire Regiment, had been injured. Part of a collection relating to James Moore.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian619f.2
title: Letter to Elizabeth Moore expressing sympathy on the death of her husband

description: Letter sent by Col. G. Easton D.L., secretary of the Territorial Force Association of the East Riding of the County of Yorkshire to Elizabeth Moore, expressing sympathy on the death of her husband, Private James Moore of the 13th East Yorkshire Regiment. Part of a collection relating to James Moore.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6i6n.1
title: R.H.S. War Horticultural Relief Fund Postcard

description: Charity postcard showing road with trees felled on either side. Caption begins: 'A very faint idea of the Devastation wrought by the enemy in the lands of our Allies'. To the rear, a quotation from a letter of Sir Edward Carson, published in 'The Times', Sept. 15, 1917.

Part of the photograph and scrap album of Revd. Leonard Thomas Pearson, Army Chaplain's Department (attached No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station), discovered in a skip and deposited with the Bodlian Library. Revd. Pearson was interviewed by Lyn Macdonald for her book 'The Roses of No Man's Land', which contains two extracts and a photograph.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian83kq.2
title: Patchwork cushion

description: Patchwork cushion, decorated with pins and beads, "Birthday wish" messages, and an Army Service Corps badge, made by Driver T4-057564 F. Thompson of the ASC while convalescing after being wounded in the feet. Part of a collection relating to Fred and Frank Thompson: it is not known which of the two made the cushion.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian86st.1
title: Photograph of German 21 cm mortar

description: Photograph of a German 21 cm (8") heavy mortar in Ypres square with other captured artillery pieces. The barrel has been withdrawn for transport; the overhanging lump is the recoil dampening mechanism. 

Part of the photograph and scrap album of Revd. Leonard Thomas Pearson, Army Chaplain's Department (attached No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station), discovered in a skip and deposited with the Bodlian Library. Revd. Pearson was interviewed by Lyn Macdonald for her book 'The Roses of No Man's Land', which contains two extracts and a photograph.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8r9a.2
title: Letter informing Elizabeth Moore of her husband's death

description: Letter sent to Elizabeth Moore breaking the news of the death of her husband, Private James Moore of the 13th East Yorkshire Regiment, on 2nd August 1917, from injuries received a few days earlier, and giving brief information about his burial. The letter is on Church Army Recreation Hut notepaper, and is signed by the Church of England chaplain of the casualty clearing station. Part of a collection relating to James Moore.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8x6c.1
title: Postcard of Poperinghe

description: Postcard of French troops in town Square. Reverse reads: 'Dearest Mother. Just a line to say that your son has been mentioned in despatches - the last issue. I think I would like a hair brush with the money so very kindly given. Ever your loving son. leo' 

Part of the photograph and scrap album of Revd. Leonard Thomas Pearson, Army Chaplain's Department (attached No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station), discovered in a skip and deposited with the Bodlian Library. Revd. Pearson was interviewed by Lyn Macdonald for her book 'The Roses of No Man's Land', which contains two extracts and a photograph.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandasr.2
title: Notification of the burial place of Private James Moore

description: Official notification of the burial of Private James Moore, of the 13th East Yorkshire Regiment, at the Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. (The document appears to have been mounted as part of a montage, and consequently the top of the sheet is obscured by part of a letter.) Part of a collection relating to James Moore.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandezm.1
title: Official German Cards showing allied corpses

description: German propaganda showing Allied corpses: two shots of men lying dead by the escape hatches of their Mark IV 'Female' tanks, one showing the terrible effects of a tank fire and surrounded by Lewis Gun magazines; allied dead in a trench surrounded by ammunition boxes. 

Part of the photograph and scrap album of Revd. Leonard Thomas Pearson, Army Chaplain's Department (attached No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station), discovered in a skip and deposited with the Bodlian Library. Revd. Pearson was interviewed by Lyn Macdonald for her book 'The Roses of No Man's Land', which contains two extracts and a photograph.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandsab.1
title: Official German Cards showing wrecked British Tanks

description: Photograph postcards of wrecked British tanks: a Mark IV 'Female' tank (armed with machine guns); German staff officers with five wrecked tanks in background; two wrecked Mark IVs, one 'Male' (armed with machine guns and two 6pdr guns); a wrecked Mark IV 'Female' with German soldiers to front; a ditched Mark IV 'Male' with German staff officers to front. Photographs taken at Cambrai and possibly the 'Tank Graveyard' along the Menin Road. 

Part of the photograph and scrap album of Revd. Leonard Thomas Pearson, Army Chaplain's Department (attached No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station), discovered in a skip and deposited with the Bodlian Library. Revd. Pearson was interviewed by Lyn Macdonald for her book 'The Roses of No Man's Land', which contains two extracts and a photograph.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj8z5.1
title: Postcard showing German Army being welcomed back to Cologne after Armistice

description: German army marching through Cologne after the Armistice: 'The German Retreat. Notice the Crowds - about when we came through!'

Part of the photograph and scrap album of Revd. Leonard Thomas Pearson, Army Chaplain's Department (attached No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station), discovered in a skip and deposited with the Bodlian Library. Revd. Pearson was interviewed by Lyn Macdonald for her book 'The Roses of No Man's Land', which contains two extracts and a photograph.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjms2.2
title: Scroll commemorating Private James Moore

description: Scroll commemorating Private James Moore, giving details of his death on 2nd August 1917 and of the cemetery in which he was buried (Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France). Part of a collection relating to James Moore.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjnai.1
title: Official German cards showing aerial photographs of devastated British Landscape

description: Aerial shots of devastated British trenches. Noted in pencil as 'Menin gate'. Both pictures show a landscape of waterlogged shell holes: one area was once fields, the other a wood. 

Part of the photograph and scrap album of Revd. Leonard Thomas Pearson, Army Chaplain's Department (attached No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station), discovered in a skip and deposited with the Bodlian Library. Revd. Pearson was interviewed by Lyn Macdonald for her book 'The Roses of No Man's Land', which contains two extracts and a photograph.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianqyo.1
title: Postcard of brewery at La Bassee

description: Reverse reads: 'Brewery on La Bassee canal near Cuinchy. Used by our battery as an observation post for several months'.

Part of the photograph and scrap album of Revd. Leonard Thomas Pearson, Army Chaplain's Department (attached No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station), discovered in a skip and deposited with the Bodlian Library. Revd. Pearson was interviewed by Lyn Macdonald for her book 'The Roses of No Man's Land', which contains two extracts and a photograph.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianrekx.2
title: On War Service badge (1)

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/bodleianryt.2
title: On War Service badge (2)

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/bodleian21yg.2
title: Photograph of Private Evan Hawkes (1)

description: Photograph of Private Evan Hawkes (Service Number 92930) of the 9th Durham Light Infantry. His home address in Hull was 5 Queens Place, William Street, Porter Street. He was killed in action in France on 21st July 1918. The photograph is in postcard format, with a few handwritten notes on the back, including the word "Killed" in brackets. Part of a collection relating to Evan Hawkes.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2h4j.1
title: Letters sent to William Robert Jones' wife

description: A series of letters sent to Williams wife,Infantry Records Office,British Red Cross and The 10 Royal West Surreys.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2izn.2
title: Letter of comfort sent to the mother of Private Evan Hawkes

description: Letter sent to the mother of Private Evan Hawkes after his death. The letter is on Church Army Recreation Hut or Tent headed notepaper, and is signed by Douglas Wood, Chaplain to the 9th Durham Light Infantry in France, the battalion with which Hawkes served. Part of a collection relating to Evan Hawkes.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian38d.2
title: Letter sent on the death of Private Evan Hawkes (1)

description: Letter sent to the mother of Private Evan Hawkes by a lieutenant in the 9th Durham Light Infantry, breaking the news of his death. Part of a collection relating to Evan Hawkes.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian64h.1
title: Movement Orders

description: Editor's Comment:
From the effects of Lieutenant Wharton Rye Collinge, 2nd/6th (Rifle) Bn. The King's (Liverpool Regiment), who died of gas poisoning 7th August 1917 and is buried in Merville Communal Cemetery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian69xa.2
title: Official notification of the death of Private Evan Hawkes (1)

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/bodleian6hsg.1
title: Photographs of British tanks

description: Photographs of two wrecked MK I 'Male' Tanks, one identified by the serial number 749. 

Part of the photograph and scrap album of Revd. Leonard Thomas Pearson, Army Chaplain's Department (attached No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station), discovered in a skip and deposited with the Bodlian Library. Revd. Pearson was interviewed by Lyn Macdonald for her book 'The Roses of No Man's Land', which contains two extracts and a photograph.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6w93.1
title: Letter to Mrs Woodward from Italian Boyfriend

description: Letter sent to 'Poppy' (Mrs Woodward?) from 'Anthony'. Reads: 'My little dear Poppy, I just received the order to equip myself for the fighting line, so this is my last letter from here. Of course when you get this letter I'm already far away. Fully of confidence I shall leave my dear country for the Dardanelles as I shall find there your dear tommies and I hope to have a lof of friends in them. I'm proud and satisfied to fight hand to hand with the heroic sons of my old England and I shall like the English life although very far from London. Don't be sad for me my little dear, this war will be soon over as a dreadfull story (?). Do write me as usual with the same address for the moment so I can get your letters sooner. Next Sunday 5i. (?) I shall leave this town, and the only regret is that I leave behind such a lot of dear friends, and I am going further from my dear dear Poppy. I think that the only thought that I'm going and fight with your English brothers will be enough to get you quieter (?). Don't cry for me, dear, and keep me constantly aware of your views. I feel that I'm writing so badly: excuse me Poppy, I'm not quick it is not (?) fear but sorrow for everything I shall leave behind. The day of reckoning will come at last, and those who have the responsibility of the war will pay all the mournings (?) my dear. So I leave you, dear dear, remember always your old boy. I kiss you sadly, friendly, with my soul on my lips. Your Anthony'
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8cxd.1
title: Postcards of William Robert Jones

description: Postcards sent home by William,to his wife and daughter,whilst he was in France,he was a bandsman/stretcher bearer,and appears is some of the photographs.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8mxu.2
title: Official notification of the death of Private Evan Hawkes (2)

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/bodleiandad4.1
title: Card from Cologne Garrison Church

description: Postcard with purple ribbon binding. Caption reads 'Cologne Garrison Church, C of E, British Army of the Rhine, 1921'. To the interior: 'With every Good Wish from the Senior Chaplain and Members of the Church Council'. Reverse shows insignia of the Royal Army Chaplains' Department. 

Volunteer (pre-1908 organisation of the Territorial Force) award for one year efficient service. 

Part of the photograph and scrap album of Revd. Leonard Thomas Pearson, Army Chaplain's Department (attached No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station), discovered in a skip and deposited with the Bodlian Library. Revd. Pearson was interviewed by Lyn Macdonald for her book 'The Roses of No Man's Land', which contains two extracts and a photograph.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandb8z.1
title: Letter by Ella T Collinge about her husband's death

description: Ella visited and interviewed everyone she could who knew how Wharton (Mac) Collinge died.  This is her record.

Editor's Comment:
Lieutenant Wharton Rye Collinge, 2nd/6th (Rifle) Bn. The King's (Liverpool Regiment), died of gas poisoning 7th August 1917 and is buried in Merville Communal Cemetery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandbtk.2
title: Photograph of Private Evan Hawkes (2)

description: Photograph of Private Evan Hawkes (Service Number 92930) of the 9th Durham Light Infantry. His home address in Hull was 5 Queens Place, William Street, Porter Street. He was killed in action in France on 21st July 1918. The photograph is in postcard format, with a few handwritten notes on the back, including the word "Killed" in brackets. Part of a collection relating to Evan Hawkes.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjed3.2
title: Letter sent on the death of Private Evan Hawkes (2)

description: Letter sent to the mother of Private Evan Hawkes by a lieutenant in the 9th Durham Light Infantry, breaking the news of his death. Part of a collection relating to Evan Hawkes.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjmdu.1
title: Postcard of Boulogne, Eglise St. Pierre

description: Postcard reads 'This is one of the smaller churches of Boulogne | Coming tomorrow (saturday) A. J.'. 

Volunteer (pre-1908 organisation of the Territorial Force) award for one year efficient service. 

Part of the photograph and scrap album of Revd. Leonard Thomas Pearson, Army Chaplain's Department (attached No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station), discovered in a skip and deposited with the Bodlian Library. Revd. Pearson was interviewed by Lyn Macdonald for her book 'The Roses of No Man's Land', which contains two extracts and a photograph.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjp84.1
title: Commission Document for Wharton Rye Collinge

description: Editor's Comment:
Commissioned as Second Lieutenant into the Territorial Force, 21st July 1915. 

From the effects of Lieutenant Wharton Rye Collinge, 2nd/6th (Rifle) Bn. The King's (Liverpool Regiment), who died of gas poisoning 7th August 1917 and is buried in Merville Communal Cemetery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjptr.2
title: Photograph of Evan Hawkes and friend

description: Photograph of Evan Hawkes and an unnamed friend, both in civilian dress. Hawkes served as a private in the 9th Durham Light Infantry, and was killed in action in France on 21st July 1918. Part of a collection relating to Evan Hawkes.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianxzc.2
title: Acknowledgement note from Buckingham Palace

description: Acknowledgment note issued by Buckingham Palace, sent on the death of Private Evan Hawkes of the 9th Durham Light Infantry. The note reads: "I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War", and is signed "George R.I."
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2431.1
title: Rifleman Harry Green. Letter from Chaplain

description: Letter regarding Rifleman Harry Green, from the Chaplain at 37th Casualty Clearing Station. In reply to a letter from Harry's mother Mary Green, requesting information regarding her son's death.

Editor's Comment:
Rifleman R/31363 Harry William Green, 8th Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps (part of the 14th (Light) Division), the son of Walter H. and Mary E. Green, originally of King's Lynn, Norfolk, died of wounds 27th December 1916, age 19. He is buried in Avesnes-Le-Comte Communal Cemetery Extension.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2aws.2
title: Love letter to my grandmother (2)

description: A love letter sent to my grandmother Poppy from her Italian Boyfriend during the First World War. The letter reads:

My little dear Poppy,

I just recieved the order to equip myself for the fighting line, so this is my last letter from here. Of course when you get this letter I'm already far away. Fully of confidence I shall leave my dear Country for the Dardenalls as I shall find there your dear Tommies and I hope to have a lot of friends in them. I'm proud and satisfied to fight hand to hand with the heroic sons of my Old England and I shall like the English life orthough very far from London.

Don't be sad for me little dear, this war will soon be over as a dreadful hour. Do write to me as usual with the same address for the moment so I can get your letters sooner. Next Sunday 5th I shall leave this town and the only regret that I leave behind such a lot of dear friends and I am going further from my dear Poppy.

I think that the only thought I am going to fight with your English brothers will be enough to get your[unclear].

Don't cry for me dear and keep me constantly aware of your and feel that I am writing si badly, excuse Poppy, I'm not quick and it is with fear but sooner for everything I shall leave behind the day of reckoning will come at last, and those who have the responsibility of the war will pay all the [unclear] my dear.

So I leave dear. Dear remember always your old boy. I kiss you sadly, friendly. Kiss my soul on my lips.

Your Anthony.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian66ry.2
title: Photograph of John Cawkwell, Thomas Cawkwell, and another man (1)

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/bodleian6jlb.1
title: Rifleman Harry Green, 8th Bttn. K.R.R.C War diary.

description: Extract of the war diary of the 8th Bttn Kings Royal Rifle Corps, December 1916. Harry Green was in the new draft of troops mentioned on December 15th. He was fatally wounded either on the 24th or 26th December and evacuated to the 37th Casualty Clearing Station at Avesnes Le Comte, wher he later died.

Editor's Comment:
Rifleman R/31363 Harry William Green, 8th Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps (part of the 14th (Light) Division), the son of Walter H. and Mary E. Green, originally of King's Lynn, Norfolk, died of wounds 27th December 1916, age 19. He is buried in Avesnes-Le-Comte Communal Cemetery Extension.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6utt.1
title: Harry Green's letter to Mother

description: Letter sent prior to embarkation for France by Rifleman Harry Green, 8th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, to his mother Mary Green living in Silvertown, East London.

Editor's Comment:
Rifleman R/31363 Harry William Green, 8th Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps (part of the 14th (Light) Division), the son of Walter H. and Mary E. Green, originally of King's Lynn, Norfolk, died of wounds 27th December 1916, age 19. He is buried in Avesnes-Le-Comte Communal Cemetery Extension.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6vc9.2
title: Letter from Buckingham Palace to a released POW

description: Letter from Buckingham Palace welcoming back a released prisoner a war. The letter, which is handwritten, and signed "George R.I.", was sent to Gnr J Cawkwell of the Royal Field Artillery (Cawkwell's details are in the top right-hand corner, and appear to be in a different hand from the rest of the letter). Part of a collection relating to John Cawkwell.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian82r5.2
title: Letter of sympathy sent to the parents of Private Evan Hawkes

description: Letter of sympathy addressed to Mr and Mrs Hawkes, parents of Private Evan Hawkes, sent on behalf of the officers and boys of the 6th Hull Coy Boys Brigade, expressing sympathy after his death in action. Part of a collection relating to Evan Hawkes.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian88ls.1
title: Bible belonging to Rifleman Harry Green

description: Bible sent to Rifleman Harry Green's mother either as a souvenir before leaving for France, or sent home after his death. Note the page marked with a sprig of flowers.

Editor's Comment:
'Active Service Testament 1916'. With pencilled owner's details. 

Rifleman R/31363 Harry William Green, 8th Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps (part of the 14th (Light) Division), the son of Walter H. and Mary E. Green, originally of King's Lynn, Norfolk, died of wounds 27th December 1916, age 19. He is buried in Avesnes-Le-Comte Communal Cemetery Extension.