cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian1e1.2
title: Photographs of Private Albert George Reed M.M. (4)

description: Brother of Caroline Austin, brother-in-law of Thomas Richard Austin. He served with the Leicestershire Regiment, and was awarded Military Medal. Killed July 5th 1917, he is buried at Metz-en Couture Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais. 

My grandmother's brother, to whom she sent a card of her and her two children, which was returned with his effects. He is so handsome, cocky, full of life! In the group photo I think it is he, near the back on the left of the column, in a light suit.

Editor's Comment:
Three single shots and one group photograph of men in Hospital 'Blues' Uniform. 

Private 15249 Albert George Reed, M.M., 2nd/5th Bn. Leicestershire Regiment, was killed in action 5th July 1917, aged 25. The son of Joseph and Mary Ann Reed, of 61, Rodney St., Swansea, he is buried in Metz-en-Couture Communal Cemetery British Extension.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian26z5.2
title: Letters from Sgt G Gardner (1)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2cai.2
title: A Memoir of his service by W.R.Smith , Driver , R.E. (2)

description: This memoir was handwritten in a small notebook by my father when he was 83 years old . As far as I know , it was from memory ,as I never saw any diaries etc. in his house . To me this seems remarkable . I typed it up (badly) about 20 years ago, and am pleased if it is of interest ,as my Dad would have been . I willl submit a couple of photos of him ,and a few other bits  .
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2idv.2
title: Margaret Darley and St Johns Ambulance

description: Margaret Darley, St Johns Ambulance Brigade. Wife of Bernard Darley (information about whom has been submitted separately).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2laa.2
title: Photograph of Rowland Williams with family

description: Private 265283 Rowland Williams, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was the recipient of a Gold Medal presented by the King of Serbia for distinguished service in Egypt, 7th September 1916.

He wears the medal in this photograph. Note also the cloth unit sign worn on the upper sleeve.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2ts9.2
title: Photograph of Rowland Williams and Eben Morris

description: Private 265283 Rowland Williams (in Cowboy dress), Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was the recipient of a Gold Medal presented by the King of Serbia for distinguished service in Egypt, 7th September 1916.

Private 200614 Eben Morris, M.M., 1st/4th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was killed in action 6th April 1918, aged 22. The son of John and Jane Ann Morris, he is buried in Martinsart British Cemetery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2wle.2
title: Certificate of Employment, L.A.C. Bernard Darley, R.A.F.

description: L.A.C. Bernard Darley (Service no. 28345), R.A.F, was commended for fighting a fire at Workshop No. 2 M.T.R.D. Royal Air Force, St Omer . He entered a burning building and fought the fire from within to prevent the explosion of two petrol filled tanks and electrical fire to the nearby power station, at great risk to his own life. 

He was assisted through the entire operation by a German Prisoner of War named Otto Arndt (No. 585) of the 139th P.O.W. Company. The two became friends. Otto crafted Bernard a matchbox as a gift (photos of which have been submitted separately).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2xdu.2
title: A Memoir of his service by W.R.Smith , Driver , R.E. (5)

description: This memoir was handwritten in a small notebook by my father when he was 83 years old . As far as I know , it was from memory ,as I never saw any diaries etc. in his house . To me this seems remarkable . I typed it up (badly) about 20 years ago, and am pleased if it is of interest ,as my Dad would have been . I willl submit a couple of photos of him ,and a few other bits  .
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2ye6.2
title: Photographs of David William Reed (1)

description: David William Reed, the brother of Albert George Reed and Caroline Austin (nee Reed), and brother-in-law of Thomas Richard Austin. Family postcards sent in 1915 and 1916. He returned from France badly wounded, nearly lost his right arm and was in hospital for many months, but was luckier than his brother and brother-in-law who both were killed in action.

Editor's Comment:
Two single shots (one dated 8th April 1916) and one group photograph of men in jackets or shirt-sleeves, with the caption: 'Rhyl, 1915'.

Private David William Reed, Welsh Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2z8y.2
title: Certificate of transfer to the reserve
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2zm.2
title: War office envelope and in memorium cuttings (2)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian5au.2
title: Photograph of Rowland Williams with family

description: Private 265283 Rowland Williams, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was the recipient of a Gold Medal presented by the King of Serbia for distinguished service in Egypt, 7th September 1916.

He wears the medal in this photograph. Note also the cloth unit sign worn on the upper sleeve.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6jxo.2
title: Application to join the army (1)

description: William Binning's application to join the army, declaring him 'fit' to serve.

William applied for a commission in the army in November 1914. He had been eighteen in September. He was appointed as a Second Lieutenant to the 11th Battalion The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). 

2nd Lieutenant William B. Binning (1896 - 1916), Scottish Rifles 9th Div. Machine Gun Corps, 28th Bn.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6lc8.2
title: A Memoir of his service by W.R.Smith , Driver , R.E. (3)

description: This memoir was handwritten in a small notebook by my father when he was 83 years old . As far as I know , it was from memory ,as I never saw any diaries etc. in his house . To me this seems remarkable . I typed it up (badly) about 20 years ago, and am pleased if it is of interest ,as my Dad would have been . I willl submit a couple of photos of him ,and a few other bits  .
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6okw.2
title: Group photograph of St John Ambulance, including Rowland Williams

description: Private 265283 Rowland Williams, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was the recipient of a Gold Medal presented by the King of Serbia for distinguished service in Egypt, 7th September 1916.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6pcv.2
title: Article by Private Richard Parkinson in Preston Herald (1)

description: My grandfather was torpoed on board a troop ship bound for Salonika and on his return to Preston that year wrote an article for the local paper before returning to duties which took him to Daar-es-Salaam.

Editor's Comment:
Pte. M/284677 Richard B. Parkinson, Army Service Corps. The only troopship to have been sunk by U-Boat on the 24th June 1917 in the Mediterranean was the Cestrian, ex-Leyland Line (off Skyros) travelling from Alexandrian to Salonika, but she was sunk by UB 42, not U 153 as identified by the author.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6rxp.2
title: Unit Registration Card
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6ucm.2
title: Papers detailing act of courage of Bernard Darley (2)

description: L.A.C. Bernard Darley (Service no. 28345), R.A.F, was commended for fighting a fire at Workshop No. 2 M.T.R.D. Royal Air Force, St Omer . He entered a burning building and fought the fire from within to prevent the explosion of two petrol filled tanks and electrical fire to the nearby power station, at great risk to his own life. 

He was assisted through the entire operation by a German Prisoner of War named Otto Arndt (No. 585) of the 139th P.O.W. Company. The two became friends. Otto crafted Bernard a matchbox as a gift (photos of which have been submitted separately).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6xc7.2
title: Demobilisation Certificate (1)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian7ab.2
title: Letters Sgt G Gardner (2)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian85c6.2
title: A Memoir of his service by W.R.Smith , Driver , R.E. (1)

description: This memoir was handwritten in a small notebook by my father when he was 83 years old . As far as I know , it was from memory ,as I never saw any diaries etc. in his house . To me this seems remarkable . I typed it up (badly) about 20 years ago, and am pleased if it is of interest ,as my Dad would have been . I willl submit a couple of photos of him ,and a few other bits  .
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian88xl.2
title: Medal for Service, St Johns Ambulance Association

description: Medal belonging to Margaret Darley, St Johns Ambulance Brigade. Wife of Bernard Darley (information about whom has been submitted separately).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian891c.2
title: Photographs of David William Reed (5)

description: David William Reed, the brother of Albert George Reed and Caroline Austin (nee Reed), and brother-in-law of Thomas Richard Austin. Family postcards sent in 1915 and 1916. He returned from France badly wounded, nearly lost his right arm and was in hospital for many months, but was luckier than his brother and brother-in-law who both were killed in action.

Editor's Comment:
Two single shots (one dated 8th April 1916) and one group photograph of men in jackets or shirt-sleeves, with the caption: 'Rhyl, 1915'.

Private David William Reed, Welsh Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8bcw.2
title: Photographs of Private Albert George Reed M.M. (3)

description: Brother of Caroline Austin, brother-in-law of Thomas Richard Austin. He served with the Leicestershire Regiment, and was awarded Military Medal. Killed July 5th 1917, he is buried at Metz-en Couture Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais. 

My grandmother's brother, to whom she sent a card of her and her two children, which was returned with his effects. He is so handsome, cocky, full of life! In the group photo I think it is he, near the back on the left of the column, in a light suit.

Editor's Comment:
Three single shots and one group photograph of men in Hospital 'Blues' Uniform. 

Private 15249 Albert George Reed, M.M., 2nd/5th Bn. Leicestershire Regiment, was killed in action 5th July 1917, aged 25. The son of Joseph and Mary Ann Reed, of 61, Rodney St., Swansea, he is buried in Metz-en-Couture Communal Cemetery British Extension.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8jxn.2
title: Unemployment registration card
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8lcx.2
title: Papers detailing act of courage of Bernard Darley (3)

description: L.A.C. Bernard Darley (Service no. 28345), R.A.F, was commended for fighting a fire at Workshop No. 2 M.T.R.D. Royal Air Force, St Omer . He entered a burning building and fought the fire from within to prevent the explosion of two petrol filled tanks and electrical fire to the nearby power station, at great risk to his own life. 

He was assisted through the entire operation by a German Prisoner of War named Otto Arndt (No. 585) of the 139th P.O.W. Company. The two became friends. Otto crafted Bernard a matchbox as a gift (photos of which have been submitted separately).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8uc3.2
title: Air Raid Orders

description: Notice from a German Bunker
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8yy8.2
title: Photograph of Rowland Williams in St John Ambulance Uniform

description: Private 265283 Rowland Williams, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was the recipient of a Gold Medal presented by the King of Serbia for distinguished service in Egypt, 7th September 1916.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiancl2.2
title: Papers detailing act of courage of Bernard Darley (1)

description: L.A.C. Bernard Darley (Service no. 28345), R.A.F, was commended for fighting a fire at Workshop No. 2 M.T.R.D. Royal Air Force, St Omer . He entered a burning building and fought the fire from within to prevent the explosion of two petrol filled tanks and electrical fire to the nearby power station, at great risk to his own life. 

He was assisted through the entire operation by a German Prisoner of War named Otto Arndt (No. 585) of the 139th P.O.W. Company. The two became friends. Otto crafted Bernard a matchbox as a gift (photos of which have been submitted separately).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand99n.2
title: Photograph of Rowland Williams riding camel in front of sphinx

description: Private 265283 Rowland Williams, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was the recipient of a Gold Medal presented by the King of Serbia for distinguished service in Egypt, 7th September 1916.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandbrf.2
title: A gift from a German P.O.W. after an act of courage (4)

description: On the 3rd September 1919 L.A.C. Bernard Darley (Service no. 28345), R.A.F, was commended for fighting a fire at Workshop No. 2 M.T.R.D. Royal Air Force, St Omer . He entered a burning building and fought the fire from within to prevent the explosion of two petrol filled tanks and electrical fire to the nearby power station, at great risk to his own life. 

He was assisted through the entire operation by a German Prisoner of War named Otto Arndt (No. 585) of the 139th P.O.W. Company. The two became friends. Otto crafted Bernard a matchbox as a gift. The matchbox is inscribed with the words "Souvenir from France / St Omer / Otto Arndt".
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandoti.2
title: Death certificate of James Arthur Parnell

description: Part of a collection relating to James (Jimmy) Arthur Parnell. He had a tough life as a child. One of two children whose parents had both died by the time he was 14 years old. He looked after his sister, and to earn more for them he joined-up at the age of 16 (two years under age) - private, 39503, East Yorkshire regiment and then transferred in to the West Yorkshire regiment. He won the Military Medal in March 1918 during the Allied retreat - wounded - he lost two fingers from his right hand.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandpub.2
title: Photographs of David William Reed (2)

description: David William Reed, the brother of Albert George Reed and Caroline Austin (nee Reed), and brother-in-law of Thomas Richard Austin. Family postcards sent in 1915 and 1916. He returned from France badly wounded, nearly lost his right arm and was in hospital for many months, but was luckier than his brother and brother-in-law who both were killed in action.

Editor's Comment:
Two single shots (one dated 8th April 1916) and one group photograph of men in jackets or shirt-sleeves, with the caption: 'Rhyl, 1915'.

Private David William Reed, Welsh Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandq6c.2
title: Letters from Sgt G Gardner (2)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandvv3.2
title: Postcard sent by Eben Morris

description: Postcard with caption: 'Miss Edith Cavell | Murdered | October 12th 1915 | Remember!'.

Private 200614 Eben Morris, M.M., 1st/4th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was killed in action 6th April 1918, aged 22. The son of John and Jane Ann Morris, he is buried in Martinsart British Cemetery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiani85.2
title: Demobilisation Certificate (2)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj1ll.2
title: Photographs of Private Albert George Reed M.M. (2)

description: Brother of Caroline Austin, brother-in-law of Thomas Richard Austin. He served with the Leicestershire Regiment, and was awarded Military Medal. Killed July 5th 1917, he is buried at Metz-en Couture Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais. 

My grandmother's brother, to whom she sent a card of her and her two children, which was returned with his effects. He is so handsome, cocky, full of life! In the group photo I think it is he, near the back on the left of the column, in a light suit.

Editor's Comment:
Three single shots and one group photograph of men in Hospital 'Blues' Uniform. 

Private 15249 Albert George Reed, M.M., 2nd/5th Bn. Leicestershire Regiment, was killed in action 5th July 1917, aged 25. The son of Joseph and Mary Ann Reed, of 61, Rodney St., Swansea, he is buried in Metz-en-Couture Communal Cemetery British Extension.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj49p.2
title: Photograph of Rowland Williams

description: Private 265283 Rowland Williams, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was the recipient of a Gold Medal presented by the King of Serbia for distinguished service in Egypt, 7th September 1916.

Note the Khaki Denim shorts, indicating that this photograph was taken in the Eastern Theatre of war.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjb6n.2
title: Letters Sgt G Gardner (1)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjdla.2
title: Newspaper articles about James Parnell

description: Two newspaper articles. One about Parnell's award of the Military Medal. The other about his retirement in 1970 as Hull Docks District Officer.

Part of a collection relating to James (Jimmy) Arthur Parnell had a tough life as a child. One of two children whose parents had both died by the time he was 14 years old. He looked after his sister, and to earn more for them he joined-up at the age of 16 (two years under age) - private, 39503, East Yorkshire regiment and then transferred in to the West Yorkshire regiment. He won the Military Medal in March 1918 during the Allied retreat - wounded - he lost two fingers from his right hand.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjpr1.2
title: A gift from a German P.O.W. after an act of courage (3)

description: On the 3rd September 1919 L.A.C. Bernard Darley (Service no. 28345), R.A.F, was commended for fighting a fire at Workshop No. 2 M.T.R.D. Royal Air Force, St Omer . He entered a burning building and fought the fire from within to prevent the explosion of two petrol filled tanks and electrical fire to the nearby power station, at great risk to his own life. 

He was assisted through the entire operation by a German Prisoner of War named Otto Arndt (No. 585) of the 139th P.O.W. Company. The two became friends. Otto crafted Bernard a matchbox as a gift. The matchbox is inscribed with the words "Souvenir from France / St Omer / Otto Arndt".
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjtui.2
title: Photographs of David William Reed (3)

description: David William Reed, the brother of Albert George Reed and Caroline Austin (nee Reed), and brother-in-law of Thomas Richard Austin. Family postcards sent in 1915 and 1916. He returned from France badly wounded, nearly lost his right arm and was in hospital for many months, but was luckier than his brother and brother-in-law who both were killed in action.

Editor's Comment:
Two single shots (one dated 8th April 1916) and one group photograph of men in jackets or shirt-sleeves, with the caption: 'Rhyl, 1915'.

Private David William Reed, Welsh Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianpsi.2
title: Group photograph, including Rowland Williams

description: Private 265283 Rowland Williams, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was the recipient of a Gold Medal presented by the King of Serbia for distinguished service in Egypt, 7th September 1916.

Note the Khaki Denim shorts, indicating that this photograph was taken in the Eastern Theatre of war.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianwlu.2
title: Concert Programme
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianwpm.2
title: Photographs of David William Reed (4)

description: David William Reed, the brother of Albert George Reed and Caroline Austin (nee Reed), and brother-in-law of Thomas Richard Austin. Family postcards sent in 1915 and 1916. He returned from France badly wounded, nearly lost his right arm and was in hospital for many months, but was luckier than his brother and brother-in-law who both were killed in action.

Editor's Comment:
Two single shots (one dated 8th April 1916) and one group photograph of men in jackets or shirt-sleeves, with the caption: 'Rhyl, 1915'.

Private David William Reed, Welsh Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianxdw.2
title: Margaret Darley

description: Margaret Darley, St Johns Ambulance. Wife of Bernard Darley (information about whom has been submitted separately)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian21go.2
title: Photograph of Eben Morris

description: Private 200614 Eben Morris, M.M., 1st/4th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was killed in action 6th April 1918, aged 22. The son of John and Jane Ann Morris, he is buried in Martinsart British Cemetery.

Note ribbon of Military Medal worn on left breast.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2325.2
title: Officer's commission (Harold Collins, 2nd Lt. 4th Batt. East Yorkshire regiment) (2)

description: Part of a collection relating to Harold Collins, East Yorks regiment, later of the RAF.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2aon.2
title: Effects Issue Form

description: Effects issue form of William Binning.

2nd Lieutenant William B. Binning (1896 - 1916), Scottish Rifles 9th Div. Machine Gun Corps, 28th Bn.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2ro6.2
title: Letter from the Lord Mayor of Hull to James Parnell

description: Letter requests the presence of James Parnell so that he can be awarded his medal in a civil ceremony.

Part of a collection relating to James (Jimmy) Arthur Parnell. He had a tough life as a child. One of two children whose parents had both died by the time he was 14 years old. He looked after his sister, and to earn more for them he joined-up at the age of 16 (two years under age) - private, 39503, East Yorkshire regiment and then transferred in to the West Yorkshire regiment. He won the Military Medal in March 1918 during the Allied retreat - wounded - he lost two fingers from his right hand.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2z5k.2
title: Bible found on battlefield (2)

description: My father picked this Bible up on the Battlefield. Thomas Strickland was in the 6th Bn. Kings Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment. I think the Bible used to have the name of a Canadian soldier on the inside cover.

Editor's Comment:
New Testament given out by the 'Pocket Testament League'. Name pencilled into front cover, but illegible.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian63yw.2
title: Group photoraph including H.P. Eastwood
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian641n.2
title: Article by Private Richard Parkinson in Preston Herald (3)

description: My grandfather was torpoed on board a troop ship bound for Salonika and on his return to Preston that year wrote an article for the local paper before returning to duties which took him to Daar-es-Salaam.

Editor's Comment:
Pte. M/284677 Richard B. Parkinson, Army Service Corps. The only troopship to have been sunk by U-Boat on the 24th June 1917 in the Mediterranean was the Cestrian, ex-Leyland Line (off Skyros) travelling from Alexandrian to Salonika, but she was sunk by UB 42, not U 153 as identified by the author.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6893.2
title: Letter (1)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6gz2.2
title: Group Photograph of Royal Welsh Fusiliers at rest

description: From the effects of Private 200614 Eben Morris, M.M., 1st/4th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, killed in action 6th April 1918, aged 22, or Private 265283 Rowland Williams, Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6r7g.2
title: Bible found on battlefield (4)

description: My father picked this Bible up on the Battlefield. Thomas Strickland was in the 6th Bn. Kings Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment. I think the Bible used to have the name of a Canadian soldier on the inside cover.

Editor's Comment:
New Testament given out by the 'Pocket Testament League'. Name pencilled into front cover, but illegible.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6vy4.2
title: Report on the death of William Binning

description: Field service report of the death of William Binning.

2nd Lieutenant William B. Binning (1896 - 1916), Scottish Rifles 9th Div. Machine Gun Corps, 28th Bn.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8exd.2
title: A Memoir of his service by W.R.Smith , Driver , R.E. (6)

description: This memoir was handwritten in a small notebook by my father when he was 83 years old . As far as I know , it was from memory ,as I never saw any diaries etc. in his house . To me this seems remarkable . I typed it up (badly) about 20 years ago, and am pleased if it is of interest ,as my Dad would have been . I willl submit a couple of photos of him ,and a few other bits  .
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8j7t.2
title: Bible found on battlefield (3)

description: My father picked this Bible up on the Battlefield. Thomas Strickland was in the 6th Bn. Kings Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment. I think the Bible used to have the name of a Canadian soldier on the inside cover.

Editor's Comment:
New Testament given out by the 'Pocket Testament League'. Name pencilled into front cover, but illegible.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8nyz.2
title: Application to join the army (2)

description: William Binning's application to join the army, declaring him 'fit' to serve.

William applied for a commission in the army in November 1914. He had been eighteen in September. He was appointed as a Second Lieutenant to the 11th Battalion The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). 

2nd Lieutenant William B. Binning (1896 - 1916), Scottish Rifles 9th Div. Machine Gun Corps, 28th Bn.