cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiantmj.2
title: Medals of Moses Parry (2)

description: War and Victory Medals of Private Moses Parry.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianv4n.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (17)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian153.2
title: Group Photograph including Pierce Davies (1)

description: Serjeant and Acting Company Serjeant Major WR/287043 Pierce Morgan Davies, Royal Engineers, seated middle (note Crowns on cuffs, indicating Serjeant Major). Served for a time as a Drill Instructor with Railway Transport.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian21ez.2
title: Protection certificate and certificate of identity, Richard Pindar

description: Part of a collection relating to Richard Pindar R.A.M.C. (regimental number 390549) and George Pindar (regimental number 1156) 3/4th Batt. East Yorks regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2594.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (31)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2gds.2
title: Medals of Richard Bowtell
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2y57.2
title: Group Photograph including Pierce Davies (2)

description: Serjeant and Acting Company Serjeant Major WR/287043 Pierce Morgan Davies, Royal Engineers, seated middle (note Crowns on cuffs, indicating Serjeant Major). Served for a time as a Drill Instructor with Railway Transport.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian611k.2
title: Photograph of William Beacock M.M. (1)

description: William Beacock is standing, centre. The back is marked 14th July 1917. Part of a collection relating to Lance Corporal William Beacock, East Yorkshire regiment who was awarded the Military Medal for bravery and devotion to duty November 13th 1916 (at the Battle of Ancre). He finished his working life as a doorman at the Hull City Hall.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian61x1.2
title: Copy Birth Certificate Richard Bowtell
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian62g2.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (25)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian67mf.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (29)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6e45.2
title: Memorial Plaque and Medals of William Parry (7)

description: Memorial Plaque, 1914-15 Star, War and Victory Medals of William Henry Parry. 

Lance Corporal 838 William Henry Parry, 1st/6th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was killed in action 23rd August 1915, aged 23. The son of Moses Parry, of 7, Assheton Terrace, Carnarvon, he is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6ico.2
title: Photograph of Chester Adams

description: It is known that he was stationed at Maidstone engaged in engineering work on motor boats
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6sfi.2
title: Identity Bracelet of Iorwarth Hughes

description: Unofficial (privately purchased or made) 'Dog Tag' with wrist chain. 'W.M.' probably stands for Welsh Calvinist Methodist or Weslean Methodist. 

Private 21201 Iorwarth Hughes, 14th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, served also in the Royal Artillery and Labour Corps (the latter with service no. 413984).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6wwu.2
title: Unit identifying patch, belonging to Richard Pindar R.A.M.C.

description: As Pindar served in the RAMC this badge could signify a field ambulance, clearing station, or more likely a brigade, or if he served on attachment, even a battalion. It will conform to some Divisional scheme of patches, but is not in itself a Divisional sign.

Part of a collection relating to Richard Pindar R.A.M.C. (regimental number 390549) and George Pindar (regimental number 1156) 3/4th Batt. East Yorks regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian83yx.2
title: Royal Navy Certificate of Service (3)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8cw4.2
title: Newspaper article about Lce Cpl William Beacock and Pte Ernest Allison

description: Newspaper article dated in the margin December 12 1917 that records the award of the Military Medal for bravery and devotion to duty to Lance Corporal William Beacock, East Yorkshire regiment (at the Battle of Ancre November 13th 1916). Also reported is the card received on 1st January by the parents by Private Ernest Allison, Scunthorpe - their first news that he was alive albeit a prisoner of war (POW) since he was posted as missing on November 13th.

Part of a collection relating to Lance Corporal William Beacock, East Yorkshire regiment. He finished his working life as a doorman at the Hull City Hall.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8dgr.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (24)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8gfb.2
title: Medals of Iowarth Hughes

description: 1914-15 Star, War, and Victory Medals with ribbons.

Private 21201 Iorwarth Hughes, 14th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, served also in the Royal Artillery and Labour Corps (the latter with service no. 413984).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8rxf.2
title: Certificate of Marriage
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8tma.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (28)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8xcl.2
title: War Diary of John Harvey Sharpe (23)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand7dj.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (32)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandat2.2
title: Royal Navy Certificate of Service (1)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandauj.2
title: Photograph of William Beacock M.M. (2)

description: William Beacock is standing, centre. The back is marked 14th July 1917. Part of a collection relating to Lance Corporal William Beacock, East Yorkshire regiment who was awarded the Military Medal for bravery and devotion to duty November 13th 1916 (at the Battle of Ancre). He finished his working life as a doorman at the Hull City Hall.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandb9h.2
title: Photo of R.A.M.C. officers and men

description: Richard Pindar is 2nd row fourth from left.

Part of a collection relating to Richard Pindar R.A.M.C. (regimental number 390549) and George Pindar (regimental number 1156) 3/4th Batt. East Yorks regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiande6r.2
title: Photos of Percy Powell, Herefordshire Regiment (1)

description: William Pervical Weatherley 'Percy' Powell was the middle son of W.J. and Clara Powell, and older brother of Walter Powell. He died of his wounds in 23 July 1917, having been discharged from the army 2nd June 1916 after suffering perforated eardrums.

Part of a collection relating to Walter H. Powell, Llandrindod Wells, (private / driver M2-267205 Mechanised Transport Army Service Corps). Born 1898, Walter tried to join up under-age on a number of occasions, finally succeeding in 1916. He served many months - (more than 2 years?) - in different army units in Britain, before going over to France. He served as a despatch rider for an anti-aircraft battery in 1918-1919. Walter was gassed "suffering the effects all his life". He was a founder member of Toc-H in Llandrindod, and a keen footballer - he died in 1994 aged 96. However Walter's older brothers (Cliff and Percy Powell) and his uncle (Humphrey Powell) died of wounds sustained during the war.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandk33.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (26)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandpva.2
title: Photograph of Richard John Jones

description: Private 43500 Richard John Jones, Durham Light Infantry, in hospital 'Blues' uniform, after wounds received on the Somme.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandrn1.2
title: Group Photograph including Iowarth Hughes

description: Photograph of Artillerymen, including Iorwarth Hughes, standing full pose, extreme left. 

Private 21201 Iorwarth Hughes, 14th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, served also in the Royal Artillery and Labour Corps (the latter with service no. 413984).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianf9z.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (30)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj1n6.2
title: Group photograph including Iowarth Hughes

description: Photograph of Artillerymen and dogs, including Iorwarth Hughes, standing third row, extreme right, marked by arrow.

Private 21201 Iorwarth Hughes, 14th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, served also in the Royal Artillery and Labour Corps (the latter with service no. 413984).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjf37.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (27)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjmte.2
title: Royal Navy Certificate of Service (2)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjmud.2
title: Photo of Richard Pindar R.A.M.C.

description: Part of a collection relating to Richard Pindar R.A.M.C. (regimental number 390549) and George Pindar (regimental number 1156) 3/4th Batt. East Yorks regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjtvf.2
title: Photograph of David Rawson Thomas

description: Corporal Shoeing Smith David Rawson Thomas, Army Service Corps.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianrep.2
title: Demobilization papers of Richard Pindar, RAMC

description: Part of a collection relating to Richard Pindar R.A.M.C. (regimental number 390549) and George Pindar (regimental number 1156) 3/4th Batt. East Yorks regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianzd7.2
title: Photograph of James Thomas Hopson Hall

description: James Hopson was born and died in Kessingland, norfolk.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian21fq.2
title: Photographs of Tyraspol, Russia, 1917 (2)

description: These photos were taken and developed by my grandfather and went into his scrapbook.

Editor's Comment:
Petty Officer 9730 Gordon M. Grandage, No. 1 Squadron, C Section, HM Armoured Cars, Royal Naval Air Service.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2i5s.2
title: Photographs featuring Arthur Argent

description: Composite sheet of photographs featuring Arthur Argent
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2pvb.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (39)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2wpv.2
title: Painting of George Pindar

description: Part of a collection relating to Richard Pindar R.A.M.C. (regimental number 390549) and George Pindar (regimental number 1156) 3/4th Batt. East Yorks regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2zpw.2
title: Photos of Percy Powell, Herefordshire Regiment (3)

description: William Pervical Weatherley 'Percy' Powell was the middle son of W.J. and Clara Powell, and older brother of Walter Powell. He died of his wounds in 23 July 1917, having been discharged from the army 2nd June 1916 after suffering perforated eardrums.

Part of a collection relating to Walter H. Powell, Llandrindod Wells, (private / driver M2-267205 Mechanised Transport Army Service Corps). Born 1898, Walter tried to join up under-age on a number of occasions, finally succeeding in 1916. He served many months - (more than 2 years?) - in different army units in Britain, before going over to France. He served as a despatch rider for an anti-aircraft battery in 1918-1919. Walter was gassed "suffering the effects all his life". He was a founder member of Toc-H in Llandrindod, and a keen footballer - he died in 1994 aged 96. However Walter's older brothers (Cliff and Percy Powell) and his uncle (Humphrey Powell) died of wounds sustained during the war.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian383.2
title: War Diary of Richard Bowtell (1)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian64qx.2
title: Photograph of Army Butchers, including Morris Hughes (2)

description: Gunner 310573 Morris Hughes, 1st/1st Welsh Heavy Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. Having lost his leg during the war he remained in the army and became a butcher.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian694f.2
title: War Diary of Richard Bowtell (4)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian69ko.2
title: Composite picture including notes of service of the Pindar sons - George, Ewart, William, Richard and Frederick

description: George and Ewart enlisted 4th Battalion East Yorks Regiment (Territorials) 1911-1916. They arrived Ypres 19.4.1915. George wounded 1.5.1915, discharged January 1916. Ewart (D company) killed 3.5.1915 aged 34, unknown grave, Menin Gate Memorial panel 21 and 34. 

William, 2nd Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment (regular soldier 1909-1916), retreat from Mons, Mons Star (Old Contemptible), draft to 12th Battalion and Corporal 1916, Battle of Oppywood - P.O.W.

Richard (18 years 1916) 1/3 Northumberland Field Ambulance - stretcher bearer, 1918 transferred to officers' mess duty till end of war.

Frederick trained Beverley (East Yorkshire Depot) served with West Yorks Regiment in Gallipoli 1916, wounded leg, short period pension for malaria.

Part of a collection relating to Richard Pindar R.A.M.C. (regimental number 390549) and George Pindar (regimental number 1156) 3/4th Batt. East Yorks regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6hkl.2
title: Photograph of mounted troops stood by horses (2)

description: From the effects of Gunner 310573 Morris Hughes, 1st/1st Welsh Heavy Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. Having lost his leg during the war he remained in the army and became a butcher.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6jv1.2
title: Family history of Arthur Withill Argent

description: Arthur Argent served from 1914 to 1918 as an army lorry/car driver with the 606th Motor Transport Company ASC. He was gassed twice at the Somme, and was also injured in the leg being blown out of a staff car (the officer was killed in the incident). He was one of the highest paid privates in the army due to his dependants - seven children born before or during the War. Part of a collection relating to Arthur Argent, which includes photographs and badges.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6ya6.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (41)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6zsk.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (37)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian81a1.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (40)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian86k9.2
title: Photograph of mounted troops stood by horses (1)

description: From the effects of Gunner 310573 Morris Hughes, 1st/1st Welsh Heavy Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. Having lost his leg during the war he remained in the army and became a butcher.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian88vf.2
title: Composite picture including photo of George Pindar and men from the 4th East Yorks territorial battalion on summer camp 25th June 1914, the reverse of a postcard and some historical context

description: George Pindar is in the rear row, second from left.

Part of a collection relating to Richard Pindar R.A.M.C. (regimental number 390549) and George Pindar (regimental number 1156) 3/4th Batt. East Yorks regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian89qq.2
title: Photos of Percy Powell, Herefordshire Regiment (2)

description: William Pervical Weatherley 'Percy' Powell was the middle son of W.J. and Clara Powell, and older brother of Walter Powell. He died of his wounds in 23 July 1917, having been discharged from the army 2nd June 1916 after suffering perforated eardrums.

Part of a collection relating to Walter H. Powell, Llandrindod Wells, (private / driver M2-267205 Mechanised Transport Army Service Corps). Born 1898, Walter tried to join up under-age on a number of occasions, finally succeeding in 1916. He served many months - (more than 2 years?) - in different army units in Britain, before going over to France. He served as a despatch rider for an anti-aircraft battery in 1918-1919. Walter was gassed "suffering the effects all his life". He was a founder member of Toc-H in Llandrindod, and a keen footballer - he died in 1994 aged 96. However Walter's older brothers (Cliff and Percy Powell) and his uncle (Humphrey Powell) died of wounds sustained during the war.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8iso.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (36)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8m4a.2
title: War Diary of Richard Bowtell (3)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8mkl.2
title: Discharge certificate of George Pindar

description: George Pindar served 18 days in france, before being wounded by shrapnel in the stomach.

Part of a collection relating to Richard Pindar R.A.M.C. (regimental number 390549) and George Pindar (regimental number 1156) 3/4th Batt. East Yorks regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianbvs.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (38)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiancpw.2
title: Certificate of employment during the war, Richard Pindar R.A.M.C. (2)

description: Richard Pindar's service is listed as with the 1/3rd Northumbrian (sometimes written Northumberland) Field Ambulance (RAMC, TF):
 * July 1916 - January 1918 stretcher bearer
 * January 1918 - July 1919 officers' mess waiter

Part of a collection relating to Richard Pindar R.A.M.C. (regimental number 390549) and George Pindar (regimental number 1156) 3/4th Batt. East Yorks regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand2kv.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (34)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand59y.2
title: Photograph of men of Welsh Heavy Battery in Cart (1)

description: Gunner 310573 Morris Hughes, 1st/1st Welsh Heavy Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. Having lost his leg during the war he remained in the army and became a butcher.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandbnr.2
title: Photographs of Tyraspol, Russia, 1917 (3)

description: These photos were taken and developed by my grandfather and went into his scrapbook.

Editor's Comment:
Petty Officer 9730 Gordon M. Grandage, No. 1 Squadron, C Section, HM Armoured Cars, Royal Naval Air Service.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandf62.2
title: Sergeant's 'stripes'

description: Sergeant's 'stripes'
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianis8.2
title: Photos of Percy Powell, Herefordshire Regiment (4)

description: William Pervical Weatherley 'Percy' Powell was the middle son of W.J. and Clara Powell, and older brother of Walter Powell. He died of his wounds in 23 July 1917, having been discharged from the army 2nd June 1916 after suffering perforated eardrums.

Part of a collection relating to Walter H. Powell, Llandrindod Wells, (private / driver M2-267205 Mechanised Transport Army Service Corps). Born 1898, Walter tried to join up under-age on a number of occasions, finally succeeding in 1916. He served many months - (more than 2 years?) - in different army units in Britain, before going over to France. He served as a despatch rider for an anti-aircraft battery in 1918-1919. Walter was gassed "suffering the effects all his life". He was a founder member of Toc-H in Llandrindod, and a keen footballer - he died in 1994 aged 96. However Walter's older brothers (Cliff and Percy Powell) and his uncle (Humphrey Powell) died of wounds sustained during the war.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj6kt.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (35)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj862.2
title: Photograph of Army Butchers, including Morris Hughes (1)

description: Gunner 310573 Morris Hughes, 1st/1st Welsh Heavy Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. Having lost his leg during the war he remained in the army and became a butcher.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjcdd.2
title: Diary, R. W. Taylor, Army Cyclists Corps (33)

description: R. W. Taylor (b. 5th Dec 1895). Enlisted 24/1/1914 in Middx (Service) Bn (Public Schools Bn). Transfer to Army Cyclists Corps 27/7/1915. 33rd Div Cycle Corps, Cpl on 28/10/1916, transfer to Machine Gun Corps (Heavy) later to become Tank Corps. Made 2/Lt 30/1/1918, demobbed 20/2/1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianje87.2
title: War Diary of Richard Bowtell (2)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjl9h.2
title: Photograph of men of Welsh Heavy Battery in Cart (2)

description: Gunner 310573 Morris Hughes, 1st/1st Welsh Heavy Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. Having lost his leg during the war he remained in the army and became a butcher.