cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianuq6.2
title: Maisemore

description: Includes 'Maisemore', with an additional stanza of 'Maisemore',  'Robecq', 'Sawgint', 'Serenity' and 'The Colonel' in Marion Scott's hand in pen, with notes and corrections by Ivor Gurney in pencil. Some notes in pencil are possibly also in Scott's hand.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianvek.2
title: Song of Pain and Beauty

description: Describes current experience of life in the mud and trenches / alterations to verses / includes 'Song of Pain and Beauty' / expresses pleasure that two songs by Ivor Gurney will be performed / mentions a note from Vaughan Williams / not taking much notice of shelling and snipers.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianw4w.2
title: Post card from Fred Lynn to his mother (6)

description: Embroidered card showing the Regimental Badge etc. of the Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby).

Fred Lynn's story
Fred's story is told here through a number of photographs and post cards that he sent to his mother. She kept them in an album, together with those from his brothers and sisters.

Frederick Lynn was the sixth of 7 surviving children of Sarah Ann and Christmas Lynn. Fred was born in 1896 and brought up in Gedney Hill in south Lincolnshire. 

Fred and his brothers Robert and John went to Lincoln to enlist in April 1916. 
Robert was not accepted. I don't know if this was because he was not fit or because he was now the head of the household (his father had died in 1915) or because he was a farmer.
Fred enlisted in the Notts and Derby Regiment of the Sherwood Foresters. He became a Lance Corporal in the 15th Battalion and was wounded in 1918. 
He was in hospital in Southampton in May 1918 but was discharged and returned to his Battalion. Tragically he was killed on 29th September 1918 and is commemorated on the Memorial at the Tyne Cot Cemetery in Belgium and on the war memorials in his home village of Gedney Hill.

Fred's brother John Lynn also enlisted but I have no photographs of him and very few postcards to his mother. John survived the war but died in 1918, perhaps in the flu pandemic.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianyzu.2
title: Panoramic photographs of Yser (3)

description: Destruction on the battlefield
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian23gs.2
title: Letters home from a Prisoner of War (4)

description: Reports that he was taken prisoner on the 2nd April 1918, is well but wounded.  Francis Grant (Cameron Highlanders) sent many letters home to his mother during his captivity in Alten-Grabow POW Camp until released into the care of the Dutch on the border at Enschede January 1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian24oz.2
title: Letters home from a Prisoner of War (9)

description: Reports that he was taken prisoner on the 2nd April 1918, is well but wounded.  Francis Grant (Cameron Highlanders) sent many letters home to his mother during his captivity in Alten-Grabow POW Camp until released into the care of the Dutch on the border at Enschede January 1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian28rf.2
title: Photograph of Private Matthew Coulson, 7th Northants Regt, in Commemorative Frame (1)

description: Photo in metal frame of France on the back his service record states he was killed in November 1915. 

Editor's Comment
Pte. 17229 Matthew Couslon, 7th Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment, is commemorated on the Loos Memorial. Interestingly, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission records him as having been killed in action on 27th September 1915. The 24th Division, of which the 7th Northamptonshires were part, was heavily engaged on the 26th September, the second day of the Battle of Loos, suffering more than 3,900 casulaties. The unit had only concentrated in France on 4th September. The discrepancy between the official record and the photograph label may possibly be explained by the family not having been notified of Pte. Coulson's death until November 1915. The date on the photograph frame itself (1914-1918) suggests that it is a commemorative piece, made after the armistice. The 'Service Record' label is likewise a private, rather than official, document, most likely filled out by a member of Pte. Coulson's family.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2a1g.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) final manuscript draft

description: The final manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2d7o.1
title: Poem written by E T Jones

description: No 1923 PTE Jones ET Born January 3rd 1882.. died 1963
1st/3rd County of London Yeomanry
Sharp Shooters
1st Troop C Squadron
Egyptian Expeditionary Force.
 
June 1916
Imperial Camel Corps
NO 1923 PTE ET Jones
9th Company
Imperial Camel Corps
Yeomanry Reserve Egyptian Expeditionary Force
 
Out of action after accident on camel called 'Old Sambo' June 1917. also believed to have suffered Malaria, declared unfit for active service.
 
He stayed in Egypt for the duration of the war carrying out admin duties on a prisioner of war camp  Ras-el-Tin at Alexandria . The camp changed its name to The Aliens Internment Camp on March 16th 1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2o3e.2
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Informs Marion Scott that things are starting to 'move' in their sector, and that Ivor Gurney may not have time to write again soon / requests changes to various versions of 'Requiem'  and 'Acquiescence' / thanks Scott for a recent parcel / discusses the repercussions of the German retreat / 'Blighty' thoughts / Walt Whitman / being in the mood for Beethoven's 'Symphony Pathetique'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2pd9.2
title: Map of Ypres Salient showing graveyards

description: Map has the site of the graveyard that contains William Barber underlined in red.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2ruq.2
title: 5 centimes mobilisation money (1)

description: A 5 centime 'voucher' allowing the user to obtain sustenance in the town. The reverse appears to have a cancellation stamp applied, meaning that it has been used in the town. Issued for French troop mobilisation 1914.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian627j.2
title: Letters home from a Prisoner of War (11)

description: Reports that he was taken prisoner on the 2nd April 1918, is well but wounded.  Francis Grant (Cameron Highlanders) sent many letters home to his mother during his captivity in Alten-Grabow POW Camp until released into the care of the Dutch on the border at Enschede January 1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian63mm.2
title: German anti aircraft battery document (1)

description: Temporary leave document for Frankfurt. The user was attached to an anti-aircraft battery. The card is unused, but there is a note in German on the reverse. The note is dated 5th November 1918.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6k9w.2
title: Last known letter from William Barber to his sister (1)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6n7p.2
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Informs Marion Scott that things are starting to 'move' in their sector, and that Ivor Gurney may not have time to write again soon / requests changes to various versions of 'Requiem'  and 'Acquiescence' / thanks Scott for a recent parcel / discusses the repercussions of the German retreat / 'Blighty' thoughts / Walt Whitman / being in the mood for Beethoven's 'Symphony Pathetique'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6qc2.2
title: German propoganda postcards (4)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6u11.2
title: Letters home from a Prisoner of War (6)

description: Reports that he was taken prisoner on the 2nd April 1918, is well but wounded.  Francis Grant (Cameron Highlanders) sent many letters home to his mother during his captivity in Alten-Grabow POW Camp until released into the care of the Dutch on the border at Enschede January 1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6vrm.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) final manuscript draft

description: The final manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian84cr.2
title: German propoganda postcards (3)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8d7h.2
title: Letters home from a Prisoner of War (10)

description: Reports that he was taken prisoner on the 2nd April 1918, is well but wounded.  Francis Grant (Cameron Highlanders) sent many letters home to his mother during his captivity in Alten-Grabow POW Camp until released into the care of the Dutch on the border at Enschede January 1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8hx8.2
title: Medals awarded to Thomas N. F. Hourston

description: Editor's Comment:
Military Cross with Bar (signifying second award); 1914/1915 Star; War medal; Victory medal with Oak Leaf emblem (signifying 'Mentioned in Dispatches').

Captain Thomas Nicol Folster Hourston, 10th Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (9th (Scottish) and later 32nd Division) served as Adjutant of his battalion from 16th February 1918. He began his war as a Private, service no. 2796 in the London Regiment, and was comissioned 5th August 1916. Originally from Orkney. His Military Cross Citations are as follows:

Supplement to the London Gazette, 26th July 1917:
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his company during the advance and handled it with great coolness and ability. Although wounded he continued to command for 48 hours.'

Supplement to the London Gazette, 10th December 1919:
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Joucourt and Chataigries Wood from 29th September to 5th October, 1918. During a determined counter-attack by the enemy, when the situation was very obscure, he went up on his own initiative and organised two companies in defensive positions,
completely restoring the situation at a critical time. He was of great assistance to his C.O. through five very difficult and tryirig days.'
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8l1f.2
title: Letters home from a Prisoner of War (7)

description: Reports that he was taken prisoner on the 2nd April 1918, is well but wounded.  Francis Grant (Cameron Highlanders) sent many letters home to his mother during his captivity in Alten-Grabow POW Camp until released into the care of the Dutch on the border at Enschede January 1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8nrx.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) final manuscript draft

description: The final manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8s7n.2
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Envelope containing letter.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8vmx.2
title: German soldier's papers (2)

description: Loose pages from a German soldiers pocket book. These show his personal details and details of his military record from joining in 1904, through the war until 1919.
His name is Wilhelm Bruckner born 1884 at Essen.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8wyy.2
title: Letter concerning JD Lockyer (1)

description: Attestment of character.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian9op.2
title: Letters home from a Prisoner of War (8)

description: Reports that he was taken prisoner on the 2nd April 1918, is well but wounded.  Francis Grant (Cameron Highlanders) sent many letters home to his mother during his captivity in Alten-Grabow POW Camp until released into the care of the Dutch on the border at Enschede January 1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianbdi.2
title: Photograph of 2nd Lt Willard Barber
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand7pk.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) final manuscript draft

description: The final manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand8bf.2
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Trying to read letters under fire / expresses displeasure at technical criticism of verses by Robert Bridges / what Ivor Gurney intends his verse to accomplish / copying out a poem by the English poet 'John Drinkwater' / concern over a lost letter / wishes that he spoke German, in order to read German newspapers / the state of the mail / desire to visit 'Blighty'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand9ov.1
title: Letter from Private ET Jones, Egypt

description: No 1923 PTE Jones ET Born January 3rd 1882.. died 1963
1st/3rd County of London Yeomanry
Sharp Shooters
1st Troop C Squadron
Egyptian Expeditionary Force.
 
June 1916
Imperial Camel Corps
NO 1923 PTE ET Jones
9th Company
Imperial Camel Corps
Yeomanry Reserve Egyptian Expeditionary Force
 
Out of action after accident on camel called 'Old Sambo' June 1917. also believed to have suffered Malaria, declared unfit for active service.
 
He stayed in Egypt for the duration of the war carrying out admin duties on a prisioner of war camp  Ras-el-Tin at Alexandria . The camp changed its name to The Aliens Internment Camp on March 16th 1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand9z7.2
title: Photograph of Private Matthew Coulson, 7th Northants Regt, in Commemorative Frame (2)

description: Photo in metal frame of France on the back his service record states he was killed in November 1915. 

Editor's Comment
Pte. 17229 Matthew Couslon, 7th Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment, is commemorated on the Loos Memorial. Interestingly, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission records him as having been killed in action on 27th September 1915. The 24th Division, of which the 7th Northamptonshires were part, was heavily engaged on the 26th September, the second day of the Battle of Loos, suffering more than 3,900 casulaties. The unit had only concentrated in France on 4th September. The discrepancy between the official record and the photograph label may possibly be explained by the family not having been notified of Pte. Coulson's death until November 1915. The date on the photograph frame itself (1914-1918) suggests that it is a commemorative piece, made after the armistice. The 'Service Record' label is likewise a private, rather than official, document, most likely filled out by a member of Pte. Coulson's family.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandjed.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII Notes) final manuscript draft

description: A final manuscript draft of the Notes to Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandk55.2
title: Sawgint

description: Includes 'Maisemore', with an additional stanza of 'Maisemore',  'Robecq', 'Sawgint', 'Serenity' and 'The Colonel' in Marion Scott's hand in pen, with notes and corrections by Ivor Gurney in pencil. Some notes in pencil are possibly also in Scott's hand.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandlsn.2
title: Last known letter from William Barber to his sister (2)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandnlx.2
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Informs Marion Scott that things are starting to 'move' in their sector, and that Ivor Gurney may not have time to write again soon / requests changes to various versions of 'Requiem'  and 'Acquiescence' / thanks Scott for a recent parcel / discusses the repercussions of the German retreat / 'Blighty' thoughts / Walt Whitman / being in the mood for Beethoven's 'Symphony Pathetique'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandow2.2
title: Drawing. German soldier holding letter. (2)

description: A hand drawn picture showing a German soldier wearing a spiked helmet typical of the early war period. He holds out a letter (or is possibly striking at the mosquitos that surround him whilst trying to read the letter), as he sits amidst a swamp. This is a field postcard sent to a girlfriend (?) The title 'In angst und bange auf der stange' is mocking.
The soldier was of the 81st reserve regt. Possibly the swamp is in a training area in Germany.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandzer.2
title: 5 centimes mobilisation money (2)

description: A 5 centime 'voucher' allowing the user to obtain sustenance in the town. The reverse appears to have a cancellation stamp applied, meaning that it has been used in the town. Issued for French troop mobilisation 1914.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandzu2.2
title: Letters home from a Prisoner of War (3)

description: Reports that he was taken prisoner on the 2nd April 1918, is well but wounded.  Francis Grant (Cameron Highlanders) sent many letters home to his mother during his captivity in Alten-Grabow POW Camp until released into the care of the Dutch on the border at Enschede January 1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj4ot.1
title: Letter from Private ET Jones, Egypt

description: No 1923 PTE Jones ET Born January 3rd 1882.. died 1963
1st/3rd County of London Yeomanry
Sharp Shooters
1st Troop C Squadron
Egyptian Expeditionary Force.
 
June 1916
Imperial Camel Corps
NO 1923 PTE ET Jones
9th Company
Imperial Camel Corps
Yeomanry Reserve Egyptian Expeditionary Force
 
Out of action after accident on camel called 'Old Sambo' June 1917. also believed to have suffered Malaria, declared unfit for active service.
 
He stayed in Egypt for the duration of the war carrying out admin duties on a prisioner of war camp  Ras-el-Tin at Alexandria . The camp changed its name to The Aliens Internment Camp on March 16th 1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj4zs.2
title: Letter from Pt Matthew Coulson to relative (1)

description: Letter to relatives from Matthew in training camp before going to France to fight with 7th Northants Regt. Piognant as he was killed the next year in November 1915 leaving a wife and 3 children. He came from Polbrook in Northamptonshire where he was one of 12 children. 

Editor's Comment
Pte. 17229 Matthew Couslon, 7th Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment, is commemorated on the Loos Memorial. Interestingly, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission records him as having been killed in action on 27th September 1915. The 24th Division, of which the 7th Northamptonshires were part, was heavily engaged on the 26th September, the second day of the Battle of Loos, suffering more than 3,900 casulaties. The unit had only concentrated in France on 4th September. The tradition of his date of death being sometime in November 1915 may be traced to a commemorative 'Service Record' label on the back of a photograph frame. This was perhaps the month in which the family were notified of his death.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjawe.2
title: German soldier's papers (1)

description: Loose pages from a German soldiers pocket book. These show his personal details and details of his military record from joining in 1904, through the war until 1919.
His name is Wilhelm Bruckner born 1884 at Essen.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjcpr.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) final manuscript draft

description: The final manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis'. This page includes a sketch of a shape, possibly a canoe or long boat. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjf5y.2
title: Serenity / The Colonel

description: Includes 'Maisemore', with an additional stanza of 'Maisemore',  'Robecq', 'Sawgint', 'Serenity' and 'The Colonel' in Marion Scott's hand in pen, with notes and corrections by Ivor Gurney in pencil. Some notes in pencil are possibly also in Scott's hand.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjge2.2
title: German war money Bitterfield (1)

description: This eight-sided alloy coin was issued as war money (Kriegsgeld) by the Bitterfield bank in Germany during 1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjgue.2
title: Letters home from a Prisoner of War (2)

description: Reports that he was taken prisoner on the 2nd April 1918, is well but wounded.  Francis Grant (Cameron Highlanders) sent many letters home to his mother during his captivity in Alten-Grabow POW Camp until released into the care of the Dutch on the border at Enschede January 1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjobe.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) final manuscript draft

description: The final manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjug.2
title: German anti aircraft battery document (2)

description: Temporary leave document for Frankfurt. The user was attached to an anti-aircraft battery. The card is unused, but there is a note in German on the reverse. The note is dated 5th November 1918.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjusp.2
title: Photograph of transport farm cemetary
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjvlm.2
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Envelope containing letter.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiano1t.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) final manuscript draft

description: The final manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianpcq.2
title: Letter from Pt Matthew Coulson to relative (2)

description: Letter to relatives from Matthew in training camp before going to France to fight with 7th Northants Regt. Piognant as he was killed the next year in November 1915 leaving a wife and 3 children. He came from Polbrook in Northamptonshire where he was one of 12 children. 

Editor's Comment
Pte. 17229 Matthew Couslon, 7th Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment, is commemorated on the Loos Memorial. Interestingly, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission records him as having been killed in action on 27th September 1915. The 24th Division, of which the 7th Northamptonshires were part, was heavily engaged on the 26th September, the second day of the Battle of Loos, suffering more than 3,900 casulaties. The unit had only concentrated in France on 4th September. The tradition of his date of death being sometime in November 1915 may be traced to a commemorative 'Service Record' label on the back of a photograph frame. This was perhaps the month in which the family were notified of his death.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianr27k.2
title: Photograph of Geoffrey Spencer, Northants Regt (3)

description: Lance Corporal?
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianra.2
title: Photograph of Geoffrey Spencer and query Tom Spencer (4)

description: Tom and Geoffrey were fighting together and the story goes that they drew lots to see who would go on leave and Geoffrey won. As he left Tom was killed. Mrs Spencer's health deteriorated during the great war as she had 5 sons fighting.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianv13.2
title: German war money Bitterfield (2)

description: This eight-sided alloy coin was issued as war money (Kriegsgeld) by the Bitterfield bank in Germany during 1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianvg7.2
title: Letters home from a Prisoner of War (5)

description: Reports that he was taken prisoner on the 2nd April 1918, is well but wounded.  Francis Grant (Cameron Highlanders) sent many letters home to his mother during his captivity in Alten-Grabow POW Camp until released into the care of the Dutch on the border at Enschede January 1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiany32.2
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Informs Marion Scott that things are starting to 'move' in their sector, and that Ivor Gurney may not have time to write again soon / requests changes to various versions of 'Requiem'  and 'Acquiescence' / thanks Scott for a recent parcel / discusses the repercussions of the German retreat / 'Blighty' thoughts / Walt Whitman / being in the mood for Beethoven's 'Symphony Pathetique'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2317.2
title: Plate, commemorating Peace 1919
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian25zi.2
title: Letters home from a Prisoner of War (17)

description: Reports that he was taken prisoner on the 2nd April 1918, is well but wounded.  Francis Grant (Cameron Highlanders) sent many letters home to his mother during his captivity in Alten-Grabow POW Camp until released into the care of the Dutch on the border at Enschede January 1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2jyn.2
title: Letter concerning JD Lockyer (4)

description: Attestment of character.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2lxl.2
title: Last letter home of Sgt. H. Godfrey (1)

description: Last letter home of Sgt. H. Godfrey, who was killed in action, 17th February 1917, and is buried in plot IX, row A, grave 2, Regina Trench Cemetery near Albert on the Somme.
With a short descriptive piece written by his nephew, Mr. A. Godfrey.


Editors Comment:
From Commonwealth War Graves Commission records:
Sgt. H D Godfrey, 51841, 11th Bn. Royal Fusiliers, age 21, was the son of Mrs. Martha W. Godfrey, of 59, Lime Walk, Highfield, Oxford.