cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj258.2
title: Tubby Boys: Somme 1916

description: The photos show my father, Dick  George Tubby, and his brothers Jack and Roger. Jack emigrated to Canada in 1911 and joined the NWMP but volunteered in 1914. Roger was studying theology at London University and volunteered in 1915. Dick was articled to a Norwich lawyer and volunteered in 1914. He was badly wounded on the Somme in July 1916 but returned to fight until 1918. My poor grandmother, a widow, lost two sons, with the third badly wounded, within one month. July 1916
Dick joined the TA in 1929 and became the RSM of the 4th, Suffolks, who were,of course, captured at Singapore. Despite being in charge of the many work camps, he was one of the oldest men to survive and lived until age 83, in 1978.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj6bl.2
title: Rev.Dr. Duncan Strang (58)

description: Unpublished history Seaforth Highlanders. Battle of Mons to the Battle of the Aisne 1914

Compiled by Rev.Strang who had been a Major in the 9th Seaforth Highlanders
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj7jy.2
title: Illustrated War News (1)

description: This publication which came out monthly during the war.  It was published by the Illustrated London News organisation and is a fascinating insight with photos, paintings and lots of textual comment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjab7.2
title: Results of Aerial Collision

description: Crashed RAF biplane, photograph taken by WG Dundas, photgraphy section.

Editor's Comment:
The aircraft to the far right appears to be a Bristol F2b, that to the far left a de Havilland DH4, introduced respectively in March and April 1917.
Lt William George Dundas, No. 82 Squadron, Royal Air Force. The Squadron was formed at Doncaster, 7th January 1917, and served from November 1917 as an army co-operation unit, flying the Armstrong Whitworth FK8.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjao8.2
title: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his mother (2)

description: The first known letter sent home by William Wenham after he was wounded and captured on 6th December 1916. Not in his own hand as he was unable to write because of his injury. Apparently not received until March 1917.

Transcript:

"Mrs Wanham [sic]
49 Barcroft Street
Grimsby
[Postmark:]  15.2.17 P.Pr.St.Wahn
[note in different hand:] received it Mar 10th


20/12 1916

Dear mother!
I got slightly wounded on the right elbow so I am not able to write yourself. I was taken prisoner on account of being wounded. Do not worry I am quite alright.
Please let Lillie know. I shall soon write again.

Your loving son

William"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjb56.2
title: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his mother (1)

description: This is in William's own hand as his arm had recovered enough to write, although his writing is very shaky.

Transcript:

"Absender: Lc. Cpl. WENHAM
2683 5th BATT LINCS REGT

Kriegsgefangenen Lazarett
Alexandrinenstr
Berlin
Germany

[note in different hand, probably date received:] Feb 1st 1917

[postmark:] Berlin 16.1.17

Mrs. Wenham
49 Barcroft St
New Cleethorpes
Grimsby
Lincs


Jan 4/17

Please excuse writing

Dear Mother
Just a line hoping you are all well as I am getting along champion up to now, I am on my legs now, and my arm is going on famous. You must not worry. I am amongst a lot of British. Give my love to everyone, also wish Tom the best of luck. Love to all from
Billy xxxx"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjclz.2
title: Rev.Dr. Duncan Strang (55)

description: Unpublished history Seaforth Highlanders. Battle of Mons to the Battle of the Aisne 1914

Compiled by Rev.Strang who had been a Major in the 9th Seaforth Highlanders
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjfws.2
title: Silk embroidered greetings cards from Trevor Harris (3)

description: Greetings cards sent home from France by Trevor Harris, 121 Brg. RFA to family in Aberdare, Glamorgan (NB one in Welsh, 2 in English).
I understand these cards were hand-embroidered by French women in long strips, then they were cut up and backed and sold to the troops.
Some has a little 'pocket' with a small card inside - there is such a small card on one of the images.
Most of the images were flowers, birds, and other sentimental images.

Editor's Comment:
'A Joyful Christmas', farm scene in snow with flowers, holly, and Red Ensign; 'To my Dear Brother', farm and flowers; 'To my Dear Sister', flowers. 

Pte. Trevor Harris, 121 Brg. Royal Field Artillery. The 121 Brigade was attached to the 38th (Welsh) Division.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjhc6.2
title: Photograph of C.S.M John Cummings.  10/11 btn H.L.I. (18)

description: John Cummings left the army in 1890,served in the South African Constabulary and then rejoined the British Army at the outbreak of war. Sadly as a Company Sgt. Major (11 Bt. HLI) he was killed on 18th June 1916


Letter to wife
John Cummings
Grave registration
Grave
Cpl.Cummings
Photo.  Officers and Sgt. 11th HLI.  John is possibly the Sgt. front row far left
Death report
Notification of cemetery
Post death notification of Mention in Despatches (MiD)
MiD certificate
Army discharge 1890
Football medal
Death penny
Medals and boxes
South African Constbulary.  Discharge 1901
HLI clasp
C.S.M. Crown (rank)
ID tags
Penknife
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjswf.2
title: Photograph of C.S.M John Cummings.  10/11 btn H.L.I. (24)

description: John Cummings left the army in 1890,served in the South African Constabulary and then rejoined the British Army at the outbreak of war. Sadly as a Company Sgt. Major (11 Bt. HLI) he was killed on 18th June 1916


Letter to wife
John Cummings
Grave registration
Grave
Cpl.Cummings
Photo.  Officers and Sgt. 11th HLI.  John is possibly the Sgt. front row far left
Death report
Notification of cemetery
Post death notification of Mention in Despatches (MiD)
MiD certificate
Army discharge 1890
Football medal
Death penny
Medals and boxes
South African Constbulary.  Discharge 1901
HLI clasp
C.S.M. Crown (rank)
ID tags
Penknife
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjwz5.2
title: Photograph of C.S.M John Cummings.  10/11 btn H.L.I. (16)

description: John Cummings left the army in 1890,served in the South African Constabulary and then rejoined the British Army at the outbreak of war. Sadly as a Company Sgt. Major (11 Bt. HLI) he was killed on 18th June 1916


Letter to wife
John Cummings
Grave registration
Grave
Cpl.Cummings
Photo.  Officers and Sgt. 11th HLI.  John is possibly the Sgt. front row far left
Death report
Notification of cemetery
Post death notification of Mention in Despatches (MiD)
MiD certificate
Army discharge 1890
Football medal
Death penny
Medals and boxes
South African Constbulary.  Discharge 1901
HLI clasp
C.S.M. Crown (rank)
ID tags
Penknife
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjy8j.2
title: Items relating to Lietenant B. H. Waddy (8)

description: Photographs of B. H. Waddy
Medals of B.H. Waddy (Militart Cross, 1914 Star, Victory Medal, British War Medal)
Mention in Dispatches
Photographs of the survivors of Ypres from the 2nd Battalion from the Bedfordshire Regiment, November 1914
Maps showing situations
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiankic.2
title: Items relating to Lietenant B. H. Waddy (11)

description: Photographs of B. H. Waddy
Medals of B.H. Waddy (Militart Cross, 1914 Star, Victory Medal, British War Medal)
Mention in Dispatches
Photographs of the survivors of Ypres from the 2nd Battalion from the Bedfordshire Regiment, November 1914
Maps showing situations
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian21kt.2
title: Souvenir French Postcard

description: This is a scanned image of a French postcard, brought or sent back from France by my Grandfather during WW1.  The holly presumably indicates that it was produced for Christmas.  The reverse does not contain any hand-written text, but the printed text shows that it was produced by A. Noyer in Paris;  "Fabrication Francaise".  The picture is signed "Moriget".  I thought that you might find the picture amusing.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian25xu.2
title: Music score: "Patriotic Hymn: The Oak and the Union Jack" (3)

description: The musical score for "Patriotic Hymn: The Oak and the Union Jack" written by H.P. Stephens and composed by F. Pascal. Printed London: Geo. Barber.

Stephens is a relative of John Jenkinson, the depositer. Christabel Elinor Isabel Stephens was John Jenkinson's grandmother (married Stanley Noel Jenkinson in 1913). The family know that John's grandmother and her sister were on the stage (and possibly their father too) - maybe H.P. Stephens is John's great-grandfather or his great-aunt?
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2cwg.2
title: Medals of Gunner Harry Cowen (2)

description: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal to 94810 Gunner Harry Cowen, Royal Field Artillery. The cap badge was a later addition to spruce up the display. He was also entitled to the Silver War Badge as he was discharged due to illness in 1917. At that time he was a member of the 544th Howitzer Battery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2e42.2
title: Trench Art and Medal (1)

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/bodleian2gc7.2
title: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his sister (1)

description: Transcript:

"My address is
Name: L/Cpl. Wenham
Christian Name: William
Comp: British
5th Lincs Regt
Camp of prisoners of war
No: 2683
Cottbus No I
Germany
Mrs East
45 Barcroft St
New Cleethorpes
Grimsby
Lincs
England


8.7.17
My Dear Sister. Just a line in answer to your most welcome letter, hoping you are all in good health as it leaves me champion just at present. I am very pleased to hear Mother is better and I hope she remains so We are having splendid weather. I hope you are having the same. Well Dear Sister I am longing to see you all. Give my love to Mother also to everyone I know. A kiss for the children xxx [deleted: W] Very pleased to hear Tom is alright. No more from Your Ever Loving Brother, Billy xxxxxx"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2qnw.2
title: Photograph of C.S.M John Cummings.  10/11 btn H.L.I. (30)

description: John Cummings left the army in 1890,served in the South African Constabulary and then rejoined the British Army at the outbreak of war. Sadly as a Company Sgt. Major (11 Bt. HLI) he was killed on 18th June 1916


Letter to wife
John Cummings
Grave registration
Grave
Cpl.Cummings
Photo.  Officers and Sgt. 11th HLI.  John is possibly the Sgt. front row far left
Death report
Notification of cemetery
Post death notification of Mention in Despatches (MiD)
MiD certificate
Army discharge 1890
Football medal
Death penny
Medals and boxes
South African Constbulary.  Discharge 1901
HLI clasp
C.S.M. Crown (rank)
ID tags
Penknife
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2r1u.2
title: Photograph of RAF Pilot

description: Photograph of an RAF pilot taken by WG Dundas, a reconnaissance photographer of 82nd squadron.

Editor's Comment:
Lt William George Dundas, No. 82 Squadron, Royal Air Force. The Squadron was formed at Doncaster, 7th January 1917, and served from November 1917 as an army co-operation unit, flying the Armstrong Whitworth FK8.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2sff.2
title: Rev.Dr. Duncan Strang (62)

description: Unpublished history Seaforth Highlanders. Battle of Mons to the Battle of the Aisne 1914

Compiled by Rev.Strang who had been a Major in the 9th Seaforth Highlanders
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian3dj.2
title: Autograph Album of Arthur G Morgan (Royal Navy) (1)

description: We think that Arthur put this album together whilst in the Navy Hospital in Plymouth in 1916-7. It contains poems, cartoons and drawings by his fellow sailors. It also contains two poems added in 1979 shortly before his death.
My wife Andrea bought his house 15 St Hildas Road, Griffithstown, Pontypool after his death in about 1982. Although all of Arthur's posessions had been removed, this album was left behind. We have looked sfter it ever since. I'm not sure who owns the album or the copyright.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian478.2
title: Photograph of C.S.M John Cummings.  10/11 btn H.L.I. (29)

description: John Cummings left the army in 1890,served in the South African Constabulary and then rejoined the British Army at the outbreak of war. Sadly as a Company Sgt. Major (11 Bt. HLI) he was killed on 18th June 1916


Letter to wife
John Cummings
Grave registration
Grave
Cpl.Cummings
Photo.  Officers and Sgt. 11th HLI.  John is possibly the Sgt. front row far left
Death report
Notification of cemetery
Post death notification of Mention in Despatches (MiD)
MiD certificate
Army discharge 1890
Football medal
Death penny
Medals and boxes
South African Constbulary.  Discharge 1901
HLI clasp
C.S.M. Crown (rank)
ID tags
Penknife
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian61ua.2
title: B.H.Waddy: Survivor's account of the First Battle of Ypres (1)

description: My father, Bentley Herbert Waddy, was hospitalised twice with shell shock.He finished the war with the Gloucestershire Regiment in Italy.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian67u1.2
title: Music score: "Patriotic Hymn: The Oak and the Union Jack" (1)

description: The musical score for "Patriotic Hymn: The Oak and the Union Jack" written by Henry Pottinger Stephens (1851-1903) and composed by F. Pascal. Printed London: Geo. Barber.

Stephens is the great grandfather of John Jenkinson, the depositor. He worked as a journalist before starting to write for the stage. He wrote lyrics for burlesques and comic operas as well as novels, plays, pantomimes and a revue, and he also acted in some of them. Christabel Elinor Isabel Stephens was John Jenkinson's grandmother (married Stanley Noel Jenkinson in 1913). The family know that John's grandmother and her sister were on the stage.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian68pk.2
title: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his mother (1)

description: Transcript:

"Name: 2683. Lc Cpl. Wenham
Christian Name: William
Comp: British
Camp of prisoners of war
5th Lincs Regt
Gefangenen Lager
Cottbus I
Germany

Mrs. Wenham
45 Barcroft St
New Cleethorpes
Grimsby
Lincs
England


Cottbus. Feb 25th. Dear Mother. Just a line to let you know that I am going on well. I have received two letters from you dated Jan 16 and 28th and I am very pleased to hear that you are alright. I received the money safe and you must thank George for me. Tell him I will write him later. I am very pleased to hear Tom is alright I hope he remains so. Am very sorry to hear Sydney has been ill. I hope he will
Will you let the Regt. know my change of address. Love to all from Your Loving Son Billy xxx"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6brv.2
title: Rev.Dr. Duncan Strang (60)

description: Unpublished history Seaforth Highlanders. Battle of Mons to the Battle of the Aisne 1914

Compiled by Rev.Strang who had been a Major in the 9th Seaforth Highlanders
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6klf.2
title: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his sister (1)

description: Transcript:

"My address is
Name: L/C. Wenham
Christian Name: William
Comp: British
5TH Batt Lincs Regt
Camp of prisoners of war
No: 2683
Cottbus No I
Germany

Mrs East
45 Barcroft St
New Cleethorpes
Grimsby
Lincs
England


5.8.17
Dear Sister, Just a line hoping this will find you all in real good health, as it leaves me champion just at the moment. The weather is keeping fine I am pleased to say. I am so pleased you have heard from Lily. I wish you could induce her to come over, because she must be very worried. I am certain you know what it is, Dear to be upset. Give my love to Mother and everyone I know. A kiss for the children xxx and accept the same yourself. Your Loving Brother Billy."
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6mur.2
title: 1914-15 Star of Chief Stoker Joseph E. Russell (1)

description: This is the 1914-15 Star awarded to Royal Navy Stoke Petty Officer Joseph E. Russell. He enlisted in the Royal Navy in November 1901 at the age of 18. From July 31, 1914 until January 10, 1917 he served aboard the HMS Foyle. After a month ashore serving at the Royal Navy Barracks HMS Pembroke II at Chatham, he was next assigned to the HMS Acheron for the duration of hostilities. He was pensioned out to the Royal Fleet Reserve as a Chief Stoker in November 1923.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6rol.2
title: Photograph of C.S.M John Cummings.  10/11 btn H.L.I. (32)

description: John Cummings left the army in 1890,served in the South African Constabulary and then rejoined the British Army at the outbreak of war. Sadly as a Company Sgt. Major (11 Bt. HLI) he was killed on 18th June 1916


Letter to wife
John Cummings
Grave registration
Grave
Cpl.Cummings
Photo.  Officers and Sgt. 11th HLI.  John is possibly the Sgt. front row far left
Death report
Notification of cemetery
Post death notification of Mention in Despatches (MiD)
MiD certificate
Army discharge 1890
Football medal
Death penny
Medals and boxes
South African Constbulary.  Discharge 1901
HLI clasp
C.S.M. Crown (rank)
ID tags
Penknife
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6xgx.2
title: Photograph of C.S.M John Cummings.  10/11 btn H.L.I. (28)

description: John Cummings left the army in 1890,served in the South African Constabulary and then rejoined the British Army at the outbreak of war. Sadly as a Company Sgt. Major (11 Bt. HLI) he was killed on 18th June 1916


Letter to wife
John Cummings
Grave registration
Grave
Cpl.Cummings
Photo.  Officers and Sgt. 11th HLI.  John is possibly the Sgt. front row far left
Death report
Notification of cemetery
Post death notification of Mention in Despatches (MiD)
MiD certificate
Army discharge 1890
Football medal
Death penny
Medals and boxes
South African Constbulary.  Discharge 1901
HLI clasp
C.S.M. Crown (rank)
ID tags
Penknife
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6yts.2
title: Rev.Dr. Duncan Strang (63)

description: Unpublished history Seaforth Highlanders. Battle of Mons to the Battle of the Aisne 1914

Compiled by Rev.Strang who had been a Major in the 9th Seaforth Highlanders
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6ztr.2
title: Magazine of 4th London General Hospital, Kings College Hospital Denmark  Hill  SE5 (4)

description: One of two magazines in my possession (the other being Oct. 1916 under separate submission) produced for and by wounded soldiers including news, cartoons, stories, poems and other contributions from patients. Possession of my great-aunt Bessie Marks QARNS (Queen Alexandra's Royal Nursing Service)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian7wt.2
title: 82nd Squadron Christmas Card 1917 (1)

description: The card was designed by my great-grandfather WG Dundas as the Christmas 'postcard' for the Royal Flying Corps, 82nd Squadron, in 1917. The design is taken from a photograph he took of another plane during a reconnaissance mission. The reverse reads:
"Dear Mother, Wishing you and Father and all the family the best wishes for Xmas and New Year. I designed the card. Best of love, yours affectionately, Bill."

Editor's Comment:
Lt William George Dundas, No. 82 Squadron, Royal Air Force. The Squadron was formed at Doncaster, 7th January 1917, and served from November 1917 as an army co-operation unit, flying the Armstrong Whitworth FK8.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian81t7.2
title: Rev.Dr. Duncan Strang (64)

description: Unpublished history Seaforth Highlanders. Battle of Mons to the Battle of the Aisne 1914

Compiled by Rev.Strang who had been a Major in the 9th Seaforth Highlanders
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian831g.2
title: Guards captain trench map

description: Acquired at auction 15 years ago have visited site and collected iron harvest in German trenches marked.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian84t9.2
title: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his sister (2)

description: Transcript:

"My address is
Name: Lc Cpl. Wenham
Christian Name: William
Comp: British
5th Batt Lincs Regt
Camp of prisoners of war
No: 2683
Cottbus No I
Germany

Mrs. East
45 Barcroft Street
New Cleethorpes
Grimsby
Lincs
England,


27.5.17
My Dearest Sister. A line in answer to your welcome letter dated  apr. 29th, hoping you are all in real good health, as it leaves me champion just at present. I am very pleased to hear mother is a lot better, tell her she must not worry herself as I am quite alright. I will try and get a photo taken and send you one. I should like one of Mother as I lost the other when I was captured. Best Love to all from Your Loving Brother Billy xxxx"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8ajm.2
title: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his mother (2)

description: Tom and George are probably William's brothers. Sydney is his nephew, son of his sister Maria.

Transcript:

"BED. No 4251

Jan 15/17

Lc.Cpl. Wenham
2683. 5th Batt
Lincs Regt
Kriegsgefangenen Lazarett
Alexandrinenstr
Berlin Germany


Dear Mother
Just a line hoping this will find you in real good health as I am going on nicely now. I shall be pleased to have a letter from you it seems ages since I heard from you but it takes a long time

You must not worry Dear Mother as I am quite alright. You must let me know how Tom is getting on. I hope he is alright up to now, and continues to keep so.You will see that I am getting a little better at writing but it is still very bad, so I hope you will excuse me. Tell George I will drop him a line next week. I hope you are having

good weather at home also that you spent a decent Christmas. I dare say I should have been home for a week, if this lot had not happened but we must hope for the best. I hope you were not kept long wondering what had become of me, but I wrote you first chance. Well Dear Mother my arm is [deleted: quite?] nearly better, and my leg is going on champion at present.

Give my love to Maria and Tom. A kiss for the children xxx. I expect Syd will be quite a little man by now. Please remember me to everyone I know. Well Dear Mother I must now conclude with very Best Love 
from your Ever Loving Son

Billy
xxxxxxxx"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8auk.2
title: Medals of Gunner Harry Cowen (1)

description: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal to 94810 Gunner Harry Cowen, Royal Field Artillery. The cap badge was a later addition to spruce up the display. He was also entitled to the Silver War Badge as he was discharged due to illness in 1917. At that time he was a member of the 544th Howitzer Battery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8hla.2
title: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his sister (2)

description: Transcript:

"My address is
Name: L/Cpl. Wenham
Christian Name: William
Comp: British
5th Lincs Regt
Camp of prisoners of war
No: 2683
Cottbus No I
Germany
Mrs East
45 Barcroft St
New Cleethorpes
Grimsby
Lincs
England


8.7.17
My Dear Sister. Just a line in answer to your most welcome letter, hoping you are all in good health as it leaves me champion just at present. I am very pleased to hear Mother is better and I hope she remains so We are having splendid weather. I hope you are having the same. Well Dear Sister I am longing to see you all. Give my love to Mother also to everyone I know. A kiss for the children xxx [deleted: W] Very pleased to hear Tom is alright. No more from Your Ever Loving Brother, Billy xxxxxx"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8itk.2
title: Magazine of 4th London General Hospital, Kings College Hospital Denmark  Hill  SE5 (3)

description: One of two magazines in my possession (the other being Oct. 1916 under separate submission) produced for and by wounded soldiers including news, cartoons, stories, poems and other contributions from patients. Possession of my great-aunt Bessie Marks QARNS (Queen Alexandra's Royal Nursing Service)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8jo9.2
title: Photograph of C.S.M John Cummings.  10/11 btn H.L.I. (31)

description: John Cummings left the army in 1890,served in the South African Constabulary and then rejoined the British Army at the outbreak of war. Sadly as a Company Sgt. Major (11 Bt. HLI) he was killed on 18th June 1916


Letter to wife
John Cummings
Grave registration
Grave
Cpl.Cummings
Photo.  Officers and Sgt. 11th HLI.  John is possibly the Sgt. front row far left
Death report
Notification of cemetery
Post death notification of Mention in Despatches (MiD)
MiD certificate
Army discharge 1890
Football medal
Death penny
Medals and boxes
South African Constbulary.  Discharge 1901
HLI clasp
C.S.M. Crown (rank)
ID tags
Penknife