cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2d3x.2
title: Rejected plaque and handle from coffin of the Unknown Warrior (2)

description: In November 1920 Mr David John Williams of the Brunswick Ironworks received a telegram from the Minister of Works requesting his presence in London and was given the Commission for the Ironwork for the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.

The ceremony was going to take place on the 11th November in Westminster Abbey. Mr Williams had to design and attach the handles to the coffin, which was made from English Oak from the forest at Hampton Court Palace. He also designed the iron bands that bound the coffin and antique hammered the plaque that was to be attached to the top of the coffin. He worked for two days and nights to make these.

The coffin left England in November for the journey across the Channel to France where the remains of an unknown serviceman had been selected for burial. The body, in a teal casket, was placed in the coffin and brought to London, first on the destroyer HMS Verdun and then by train from Dover to Victoria Station. The procession made its way via the Mall to Whitehall where it paused for the unveiling of the Cenotaph.

At the Abbey the coffin passed through a guard of honour of holders of the Victoria Cross and was buried in the Abbey in the presence of a vast congregation, headed by the King and Queen.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2hzs.2
title: A gift from a German P.O.W. after an act of courage (2)

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/bodleian2kbr.2
title: New Testament of Edward Watson (2)

description: John Porter's great uncle (brother of his maternal grandfather) was Serjeant 2110 Edward Ernest Watson, 1/4th (Royal Fusiliers) Bn. London Regiment. He was killed on the Somme on 9th September 1916 and his name is on the Thiepval Memorial. 

This was his pocket New Testament.

Editor's Comment:
New Testament: 'The Soldier's | "Quiet Moments" Bible | Reading | in the New Testament.' (London: Army Scripture Readers Society). The pencilled inscription suggests that Sjt. Watson served for a time in the 2/4th Bn. of the same regiment. 

The 1/4th Bn., as part of 56th (London) Division, were taking part in the Battle of Ginchy, the fifth phase of the Battle of the Somme.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2mbh.2
title: Letter home by Edwin Thomas (4)

description: Originally handwritten, this letter was typed up for inclusion in the local paper (the editor's blue-pencilling can be seen on the last page) The first page is unfortunately missing. 

Editor's Comment:
First hand account of the Battle of Loos, 25th - 28th September 1915. Among many items of interest, Pte. Thomas recounts being shelled with gas, only to find the eyepiece of his new gas helmet broken. From mention of his taking part in an attack of 'D Coy of the 23rd.', and later, the '47th Division', it seems that he served in the 1/23rd (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2q59.2
title: Diary of Sgt Graham Gardner (18)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian45i.2
title: Diary of Sgt Graham Gardner (16)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian65xs.2
title: Letter home by Edwin Thomas (1)

description: Originally handwritten, this letter was typed up for inclusion in the local paper (the editor's blue-pencilling can be seen on the last page) The first page is unfortunately missing. 

Editor's Comment:
First hand account of the Battle of Loos, 25th - 28th September 1915. Among many items of interest, Pte. Thomas recounts being shelled with gas, only to find the eyepiece of his new gas helmet broken. From mention of his taking part in an attack of 'D Coy of the 23rd.', and later, the '47th Division', it seems that he served in the 1/23rd (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian667w.2
title: Diary of Sgt Graham Gardner (20)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6cqh.2
title: War office envelope and in memorium cuttings (1)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6erz.2
title: Letter home by Edwin Thomas (5)

description: Originally handwritten, this letter was typed up for inclusion in the local paper (the editor's blue-pencilling can be seen on the last page) The first page is unfortunately missing. 

Editor's Comment:
First hand account of the Battle of Loos, 25th - 28th September 1915. Among many items of interest, Pte. Thomas recounts being shelled with gas, only to find the eyepiece of his new gas helmet broken. From mention of his taking part in an attack of 'D Coy of the 23rd.', and later, the '47th Division', it seems that he served in the 1/23rd (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6hv5.2
title: Memoirs of Jack Houghton.  Teacher, Soldier and Gentleman (4)

description: Memories of Jack Houghton
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6oh1.2
title: Photographs of coffin of the Unknown Warrior (2)

description: In November 1920 Mr David John Williams of the Brunswick Ironworks received a telegram from the Minister of Works requesting his presence in London and was given the Commission for the Ironwork for the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. 

The ceremony was going to take place on the 11th November in Westminster Abbey. Mr Williams had to design and attach the handles to the coffin, which was made from English Oak from the forest at Hampton Court Palace. He also designed the iron bands that bound the coffin and antique hammered the plaque that was to be attached to the top of the coffin. He worked for two days and nights to make these.

The coffin left England in November for the journey across the Channel to France where the remains of an unknown serviceman had been selected for burial. The body, in a teal casket, was placed in the coffin and brought to London, first on the destroyer HMS Verdun and then by train from Dover to Victoria Station. The procession made its way via the Mall to Whitehall where it paused for the unveiling of the Cenotaph.

At the Abbey the coffin passed through a guard of honour of holders of the Victoria Cross and was buried in the Abbey in the presence of a vast congregation, headed by the King and Queen. 

Mr Williams received this letter from the Minister of Works thanking him for his excellent workmanship.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6pic.2
title: Movements of 2/5th Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment, from notes of Charles W. Carr

description: Transcribed from notes written by Charles Woodward Carr.

Part of large collection of photos and memoribilia relating to Serjeant 3091 (later 240965) Charles Woodward Carr, 2/5th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment - kept by Mrs Gill Porter and Mr Tony Carr of their father.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6wqi.2
title: Bernard Darley

description: L.A.C. Bernard Darley (Service no. 28345), R.A.F, was commended for fighting a fire at the Workshop No. 2 M.T.R.D. Royal Air Force, entering a burning building and fighting 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. Arndt crafted Bernard a matchbox as a gift (photos of which have been submitted separately).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6z7.2
title: A gift from a German P.O.W. after an act of courage (1)

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/bodleian82v8.2
title: Diary of Sgt Graham Gardner (19)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian86vm.2
title: Memoirs of Jack Houghton.  Teacher, Soldier and Gentleman (3)

description: Memories of Jack Houghton
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian87qy.2
title: Diary of Sgt Graham Gardner (23)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8bqe.2
title: Diary of Dr W. Roy Blore (21)

description: This is a small pocket notebook, the diary of Dr W. Roy Blore from embarkation from Britain in July 1917 en route for the Western Front. It deals with the everyday life and work of the RAMC there, and ends soon after the Armistice 11 November 1918.

In a torn out insert is a draft that Major Blore wrote which commends the bravery of 2nd Lt. T. Geraghty, 6th E. Yorks. regiment - when the advanced dressing station, Vermelles was struck by a shell and caught fire on 13 March 1918.

Also part of this collection are all Blore's letters home, his notebooks from his service as a doctor at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, as well as his sleeping bag and many other artefacts including a photo of Blore outside his dugout at Suvla Bay.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8cqb.2
title: Memoirs of Jack Houghton.  Teacher, Soldier and Gentleman (7)

description: Memories of Jack Houghton
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8fx7.2
title: Photograph of William Perry

description: One of five brothers, the sons of Arthur and Mary Perry from Tean in Staffordshire. They were my great-uncles. All served in the Great War. Edmund (Ted) was the only one who survived.

William died of his wounds. As far as I know he came home. 

Editor's Comment:
Pte. Perry is photographed in the Khaki Denim uniform worn on Tropical service, but his unit and records cannot be traced.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8ukr.2
title: Diary of Sgt Graham Gardner (14)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8yhf.2
title: Photographs of coffin of the Unknown Warrior (1)

description: In November 1920 Mr David John Williams of the Brunswick Ironworks received a telegram from the Minister of Works requesting his presence in London and was given the Commission for the Ironwork for the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. 

The ceremony was going to take place on the 11th November in Westminster Abbey. Mr Williams had to design and attach the handles to the coffin, which was made from English Oak from the forest at Hampton Court Palace. He also designed the iron bands that bound the coffin and antique hammered the plaque that was to be attached to the top of the coffin. He worked for two days and nights to make these.

The coffin left England in November for the journey across the Channel to France where the remains of an unknown serviceman had been selected for burial. The body, in a teal casket, was placed in the coffin and brought to London, first on the destroyer HMS Verdun and then by train from Dover to Victoria Station. The procession made its way via the Mall to Whitehall where it paused for the unveiling of the Cenotaph.

At the Abbey the coffin passed through a guard of honour of holders of the Victoria Cross and was buried in the Abbey in the presence of a vast congregation, headed by the King and Queen. 

Mr Williams received this letter from the Minister of Works thanking him for his excellent workmanship.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianaby.2
title: Letter home by Edwin Thomas (2)

description: Originally handwritten, this letter was typed up for inclusion in the local paper (the editor's blue-pencilling can be seen on the last page) The first page is unfortunately missing. 

Editor's Comment:
First hand account of the Battle of Loos, 25th - 28th September 1915. Among many items of interest, Pte. Thomas recounts being shelled with gas, only to find the eyepiece of his new gas helmet broken. From mention of his taking part in an attack of 'D Coy of the 23rd.', and later, the '47th Division', it seems that he served in the 1/23rd (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand3rp.2
title: Letter home by Edwin Thomas (3)

description: Originally handwritten, this letter was typed up for inclusion in the local paper (the editor's blue-pencilling can be seen on the last page) The first page is unfortunately missing. 

Editor's Comment:
First hand account of the Battle of Loos, 25th - 28th September 1915. Among many items of interest, Pte. Thomas recounts being shelled with gas, only to find the eyepiece of his new gas helmet broken. From mention of his taking part in an attack of 'D Coy of the 23rd.', and later, the '47th Division', it seems that he served in the 1/23rd (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand5.2
title: Disembodiment Certificate 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.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand9m2.2
title: Letter from Ministry of Works concerning coffin of the Unknown Warrior

description: In November 1920 Mr David John Williams of the Brunswick Ironworks received a telegram from the Minister of Works requesting his presence in London and was given the Commission for the Ironwork for the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. 

The ceremony was going to take place on the 11th November in Westminster Abbey. Mr Williams had to design and attach the handles to the coffin, which was made from English Oak from the forest at Hampton Court Palace. He also designed the iron bands that bound the coffin and antique hammered the plaque that was to be attached to the top of the coffin. He worked for two days and nights to make these.

The coffin left England in November for the journey across the Channel to France where the remains of an unknown serviceman had been selected for burial. The body, in a teal casket, was placed in the coffin and brought to London, first on the destroyer HMS Verdun and then by train from Dover to Victoria Station. The procession made its way via the Mall to Whitehall where it paused for the unveiling of the Cenotaph.

At the Abbey the coffin passed through a guard of honour of holders of the Victoria Cross and was buried in the Abbey in the presence of a vast congregation, headed by the King and Queen. 

Mr Williams received this letter from the Minister of Works thanking him for his excellent workmanship.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianda61.2
title: Memoirs of Jack Houghton.  Teacher, Soldier and Gentleman (5)

description: Memories of Jack Houghton
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandojn.2
title: Diary of Sgt Graham Gardner (21)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandprg.2
title: New Testament of Edward Watson (3)

description: John Porter's great uncle (brother of his maternal grandfather) was Serjeant 2110 Edward Ernest Watson, 1/4th (Royal Fusiliers) Bn. London Regiment. He was killed on the Somme on 9th September 1916 and his name is on the Thiepval Memorial. 

This was his pocket New Testament.

Editor's Comment:
New Testament: 'The Soldier's | "Quiet Moments" Bible | Reading | in the New Testament.' (London: Army Scripture Readers Society). The pencilled inscription suggests that Sjt. Watson served for a time in the 2/4th Bn. of the same regiment. 

The 1/4th Bn., as part of 56th (London) Division, were taking part in the Battle of Ginchy, the fifth phase of the Battle of the Somme.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandrjx.2
title: Diary of Dr W. Roy Blore (18)

description: This is a small pocket notebook, the diary of Dr W. Roy Blore from embarkation from Britain in July 1917 en route for the Western Front. It deals with the everyday life and work of the RAMC there, and ends soon after the Armistice 11 November 1918.

In a torn out insert is a draft that Major Blore wrote which commends the bravery of 2nd Lt. T. Geraghty, 6th E. Yorks. regiment - when the advanced dressing station, Vermelles was struck by a shell and caught fire on 13 March 1918.

Also part of this collection are all Blore's letters home, his notebooks from his service as a doctor at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, as well as his sleeping bag and many other artefacts including a photo of Blore outside his dugout at Suvla Bay.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandrl9.2
title: Photographs of Private Albert George Reed M.M. (1)

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/bodleianhbk.2
title: New Testament of Edward Watson (1)

description: John Porter's great uncle (brother of his maternal grandfather) was Serjeant 2110 Edward Ernest Watson, 1/4th (Royal Fusiliers) Bn. London Regiment. He was killed on the Somme on 9th September 1916 and his name is on the Thiepval Memorial. 

This was his pocket New Testament.

Editor's Comment:
New Testament: 'The Soldier's | "Quiet Moments" Bible | Reading | in the New Testament.' (London: Army Scripture Readers Society). The pencilled inscription suggests that Sjt. Watson served for a time in the 2/4th Bn. of the same regiment. 

The 1/4th Bn., as part of 56th (London) Division, were taking part in the Battle of Ginchy, the fifth phase of the Battle of the Somme.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj1jm.2
title: Diary of Dr W. Roy Blore (20)

description: This is a small pocket notebook, the diary of Dr W. Roy Blore from embarkation from Britain in July 1917 en route for the Western Front. It deals with the everyday life and work of the RAMC there, and ends soon after the Armistice 11 November 1918.

In a torn out insert is a draft that Major Blore wrote which commends the bravery of 2nd Lt. T. Geraghty, 6th E. Yorks. regiment - when the advanced dressing station, Vermelles was struck by a shell and caught fire on 13 March 1918.

Also part of this collection are all Blore's letters home, his notebooks from his service as a doctor at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, as well as his sleeping bag and many other artefacts including a photo of Blore outside his dugout at Suvla Bay.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj4me.2
title: Rejected plaque and handle from coffin of the Unknown Warrior (1)

description: In November 1920 Mr David John Williams of the Brunswick Ironworks received a telegram from the Minister of Works requesting his presence in London and was given the Commission for the Ironwork for the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.

The ceremony was going to take place on the 11th November in Westminster Abbey. Mr Williams had to design and attach the handles to the coffin, which was made from English Oak from the forest at Hampton Court Palace. He also designed the iron bands that bound the coffin and antique hammered the plaque that was to be attached to the top of the coffin. He worked for two days and nights to make these.

The coffin left England in November for the journey across the Channel to France where the remains of an unknown serviceman had been selected for burial. The body, in a teal casket, was placed in the coffin and brought to London, first on the destroyer HMS Verdun and then by train from Dover to Victoria Station. The procession made its way via the Mall to Whitehall where it paused for the unveiling of the Cenotaph.

At the Abbey the coffin passed through a guard of honour of holders of the Victoria Cross and was buried in the Abbey in the presence of a vast congregation, headed by the King and Queen.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjajp.2
title: Diary of Sgt Graham Gardner (22)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjm66.2
title: Memoirs of Jack Houghton.  Teacher, Soldier and Gentleman (6)

description: Memories of Jack Houghton
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjtrq.2
title: Certificate of competence
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjw7b.2
title: Diary of Dr W. Roy Blore (19)

description: This is a small pocket notebook, the diary of Dr W. Roy Blore from embarkation from Britain in July 1917 en route for the Western Front. It deals with the everyday life and work of the RAMC there, and ends soon after the Armistice 11 November 1918.

In a torn out insert is a draft that Major Blore wrote which commends the bravery of 2nd Lt. T. Geraghty, 6th E. Yorks. regiment - when the advanced dressing station, Vermelles was struck by a shell and caught fire on 13 March 1918.

Also part of this collection are all Blore's letters home, his notebooks from his service as a doctor at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, as well as his sleeping bag and many other artefacts including a photo of Blore outside his dugout at Suvla Bay.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianpb7.2
title: Telegram concerning coffin of the Unknown Warrior (1)

description: In November 1920 Mr David John Williams of the Brunswick Ironworks received a telegram from the Minister of Works requesting his presence in London and was given the Commission for the Ironwork for the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. 

The ceremony was going to take place on the 11th November in Westminster Abbey. Mr Williams had to design and attach the handles to the coffin, which was made from English Oak from the forest at Hampton Court Palace. He also designed the iron bands that bound the coffin and antique hammered the plaque that was to be attached to the top of the coffin. He worked for two days and nights to make these.

The coffin left England in November for the journey across the Channel to France where the remains of an unknown serviceman had been selected for burial. The body, in a teal casket, was placed in the coffin and brought to London, first on the destroyer HMS Verdun and then by train from Dover to Victoria Station. The procession made its way via the Mall to Whitehall where it paused for the unveiling of the Cenotaph.

At the Abbey the coffin passed through a guard of honour of holders of the Victoria Cross and was buried in the Abbey in the presence of a vast congregation, headed by the King and Queen. 

Mr Williams received this letter from the Minister of Works thanking him for his excellent workmanship.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianr23m.2
title: Letter informing family of the movement of Eben Morris's Grave

description: After the war, scattered burials on the battlefields were exhumed and reinterred in concentration cemeteries. 

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 now buried in Martinsart British Cemetery.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiant8a.2
title: Photograph of James Perry

description: One of five brothers, the sons of Arthur and Mary Perry from Tean in Staffordshire. They were my great-uncles. All served in the Great War. Edmund (Ted) was the only one who survived.

Private James Perry 1230, in 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry, died of wounds 20/03/1915 aged 21yrs and is buried in Plot A, Row 5, Grave number 24 in St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen.