cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8irf.2
title: Group photograph, including William Ernest Foster (2)

description: Photograph of a parade in a market square, England, just prior to or just after the outbreak of war. The front rank are Hussars in full dress; behind them stand infantry of the line in full dress (from a 'Royal' regiment, as indicated by the dark blue facings of the red jackets), and finally a unit of Cadets in service dress. Pte. Foster is possibly among the Cadets. 

Pte. 200816 William Ernest Foster, D Coy. Heavy Section, Machine Gun Corps (later D Bn. Heavy Branch, Machine Gun Corps and 4th Bn. Tank Corps), served originally in the Machine Gun Corps (Motors).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8spg.2
title: Naval Armistice terms with a complete list of the interned German High Seas Fleet (5)

description: Extracts of naval armistice terms including a complete list of the interned German High Seas Fleet.
Obtained by Captain Leard MBE from a friend.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8zhq.2
title: Autograph Album of Arthur G Morgan (Royal Navy) (20)

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/bodleiand8z7.2
title: Photograph of William Ernest Foster

description: Photograph of Pte. Foster, stood in front of what appears to be a railway carriage painted with the red cross, presumably a hospital train. 

Pte. 200816 William Ernest Foster, D Coy. Heavy Section, Machine Gun Corps (later D Bn. Heavy Branch, Machine Gun Corps and 4th Bn. Tank Corps), served originally in the Machine Gun Corps (Motors).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandc39.2
title: Postcards from John Inch Low and Tommy Macartney (4)

description: Postcards from John Inch Low sent from Bombay, Basra (x3), Chambery, Suez, London, Salonika, Shatt-al-Arab (waterway) near Basra, France, Ferviaria (Italy), Egypt, Aden, Port Said.

Silk postcard from Tommy Macartney, France.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandeqx.2
title: Cecil Egerton Hedges

description: Not all soldiers died on active service. Cecil died following a swimming accident at a training camp.
1918 June 18th: letter from Cecil to his mother in Bicester: 
  King George Hosp, Sat aft Dear M, safe home at last and in good hands. 
  I cannot use my right hand or either legs at present (spinal paralasis I think) 
  DON'T WORRY!! I'm ALRIGHT!! COME UP and SEE ME SOON 
  WITH LOVE Cecil.
1918 July 13th: telegram from George William Hedges to Sid. G. Hedges: 
Cecil passed away this morning best love Hedges.

1918 July 19th Bicester Advertiser reports on the Sunday School Anniversary; refers to "the passing away of their comrade C Hedges. This youth had been a scholar in 
their school and had also for a short time been a teacher. They had just heard that he had passed into the presence of his Master. Naturally they all felt too full to apply their 
sympathy to...but he felt sure that the prayers of those present would go out to his father and mother in their loss." 
His gravestone, Bicester cemetery: 
  In loving memory of dear Cecil, youngest son of George William and Mary Ann Hedges 
  who entered the homeland Jul 15th 1918, aged 19 years. 
  Death is a port whereby we pass to life.

His brother Sid G Hedges went on to become an author, with more than a million books sold, many of which were about swimming.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandibm.2
title: Magazine of 4th London General Hospital, Kings College Hospital Denmark  Hill  SE5 (15)

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/bodleiandjgr.2
title: Autograph Album of Arthur G Morgan (Royal Navy) (17)

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/bodleiandkkk.2
title: Naval Armistice terms with a complete list of the interned German High Seas Fleet (3)

description: Extracts of naval armistice terms including a complete list of the interned German High Seas Fleet.
Obtained by Captain Leard MBE from a friend.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandmdw.2
title: Discharge Certificate of William Ernest Foster

description: Pte. Foster was entitiled to one wound stripe and two blue overseas service chevrons (indicating he had been entered once in casualty lists, and served two years overseas after 1914). He enlisted in Mansfield on 16th February 1916, and was discharged on 11th April 1919 as medically unfit after being wounded in August, 1918. 

Pte. 200816 William Ernest Foster, D Coy. Heavy Section, Machine Gun Corps (later D Bn. Heavy Branch, Machine Gun Corps and 4th Bn. Tank Corps), served originally in the Machine Gun Corps (Motors).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandnl2.2
title: Christmas at the Michie Hospital

description: Mary Coutts Michie CBE, the Widow of George MCulloch a Scottish Australian mine owner, loaned her Mansion at 184 Queens Gate for use as a British Red Cross hospital during the Great War. It was also known as the Michie hospital. In the middle of the photograph is a large Christmas Tree bedecked with flags of many nations. There is a story that Australian soldiers were particularly welcome to socials at the house.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandrhy.2
title: Postcards from John Inch Low and Tommy Macartney (7)

description: Postcards from John Inch Low sent from Bombay, Basra (x3), Chambery, Suez, London, Salonika, Shatt-al-Arab (waterway) near Basra, France, Ferviaria (Italy), Egypt, Aden, Port Said.

Silk postcard from Tommy Macartney, France.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiands5s.2
title: Bible Class, Medical Corps, (3)

description: 1917 March newspaper cutting, presume from a newspaper published for the soldiers: 
Anniversary Social for the RAMC Detachment Bible Class, Valletta Military Hospital. Pte S. G. Hedges (Sec.) spoke of the success of the class and gave a short account of the progress made since its formation...
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandvma.2
title: Autograph Album of Arthur G Morgan (Royal Navy) (15)

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/bodleianj1hh.2
title: Postcards from John Inch Low and Tommy Macartney (8)

description: Postcards from John Inch Low sent from Bombay, Basra (x3), Chambery, Suez, London, Salonika, Shatt-al-Arab (waterway) near Basra, France, Ferviaria (Italy), Egypt, Aden, Port Said.

Silk postcard from Tommy Macartney, France.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj3mf.2
title: Autograph Album of Arthur G Morgan (Royal Navy) (16)

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/bodleianjfkr.2
title: Naval Armistice terms with a complete list of the interned German High Seas Fleet (4)

description: Extracts of naval armistice terms including a complete list of the interned German High Seas Fleet.
Obtained by Captain Leard MBE from a friend.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjjzs.2
title: Group photograph, including William Ernest Foster (1)

description: A group photograph of officers and men wearing crossed machine gun capbadges. This may date from Pte. Fosters service with the Motor Section, Machine gun Corps, or the early tank units, known as Heavy Section / Heavy Branch Machine Gun Corps until July 1917. Note that the officer seated with the dog appears to be wearing a mouring band on his left sleeve. 

Pte. 200816 William Ernest Foster, D Coy. Heavy Section, Machine Gun Corps (later D Bn. Heavy Branch, Machine Gun Corps and 4th Bn. Tank Corps), served originally in the Machine Gun Corps (Motors).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjn5b.2
title: Scan of Memo by Sid. G Hedges

description: In 1916 Sid. G Hedges received an Award of Merit from the National Life Saving Society. 
By a cruel twist of fate, his brother, Cecil Egerton Hedges, died as the result of a swimming accident while training to go to War in June 1918.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjrg2.2
title: Autograph Album of Arthur G Morgan (Royal Navy) (18)

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/bodleianjvle.2
title: Letter of appreciation to Harry Hancock

description: This letter goes with the previous image sent of the Asiatic Petroleum Company Factory manufacturing Petrol Tins for the war effort (scan0037_Factory_1.jpg). This is a letter of appreciation to the manager Harry Hancock (my grandfather) because the factory had worked hard to produce 45,000 Petrol Tins in the week ending 15th July.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjw3l.2
title: Postcards from John Inch Low and Tommy Macartney (6)

description: Postcards from John Inch Low sent from Bombay, Basra (x3), Chambery, Suez, London, Salonika, Shatt-al-Arab (waterway) near Basra, France, Ferviaria (Italy), Egypt, Aden, Port Said.

Silk postcard from Tommy Macartney, France.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjzb5.2
title: Magazine of 4th London General Hospital, Kings College Hospital Denmark  Hill  SE5 (16)

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/bodleianm4j.2
title: Nurses' cape and soldiers cap

description: The nurses cape of Bessie Marks, QARNS (Queen Alexandra's Royal Nursing Service), Sister at Whalley Range Military Hospital ? dates 1916 - 1918 and cap of her brother Jack Marks, Coldstream Guards, died 08.10.1915 commemorated on Loos memorial.

Editor's Comment:
Field Service Cap in regimental colours (dark blue piped with red); grey nursing cape bordered in red; a Victory medal. 

Pte. 13193 John Edgar Marks, 3rd Bn. Coldstream Guards, killed in action 8th October 1915, is commemorated on the Loos Memorial. The 3rd Bn, part of the Guards Division, was defending the line against a German counter offensive launched that day following the Battle of Loos.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiann31.2
title: Magazine of 4th London General Hospital, Kings College Hospital Denmark  Hill  SE5 (17)

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/bodleiano33.2
title: Autograph Album of Arthur G Morgan (Royal Navy) (13)

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/bodleianu9d.2
title: Interview with L.J. Ounsworth, Royal Artillery (part 4)

description: Fourth part of six sections of a recording of a long interview with L.J. Ounsworth, Royal Artillery (interviewer unknown), continues directly from the third part. Length 30 mins approx, includes: after receiving 4 gunshot wounds during the battle of the Somme he describes initial treatment at an advanced dressing station in Bernafay Wood, where he was lain next to a shell shock victim, then the ambulance evacuation across former No Mans Land to Belloure Wood [?] then to Dives Copse [?], and then transfer to a school in Corbie. He says that the presence of nurses at the battle front is "rubbish", he does not appear to have received medical attention since the advanced dressing station until reaching a hospital in Rouen. At Rouen the wounded are treated by a Scottish doctor Capt. O'Neill. He explained further about the conditions at the dressing stations like Bernafay Wood. He describes the evacuation by boat from Rouen, and later the journey to Rochdale to a 'hospital'. The hospital is actually the Birchhill workhouse infirmary on Swithybridge Road, Rochdale, (the workhouse continues to operate during this time). Apparently the doctor (Heywood or Heyworth) there was only informed that day that more than 600 wounded were to arrive at his institution built to care for 200. The local churches etc. assist in the preparation of the hospital, and Ounsworth also describes how gifts were pressed on the wounded, or thrown threw the windows/doors of the trucks whenever they slowed down through towns. In Rochdale they are tended by a Dr Wright, Dr Coker, Dr Scar and his son, all civilians, with little visible involvement from the military. Later Ounsworth describes the appalling conditions at North Command Depot Royal Artillery at Ripon. Continues directly into the fifth part.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian28hb.2
title: Autograph Album of Arthur G Morgan (Royal Navy) (30)

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/bodleian2bko.2
title: Aerial reconnaissance photo (1)

description: From the HQ of the Guards divisional artillery
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2d4p.2
title: Autograph Album of Arthur G Morgan (Royal Navy) (27)

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/bodleian2f7w.2
title: Photographs, Memorial Scroll, and Medal Card of Willie Gaunt (6)

description: In memory of William Gaunt born in Barrow Lancashire in 1885 and died in France on 28 April 1917 aged 32. He left a widow, Emma (nee Cooper) and 3 children (names unknown). He was my Grandmother's brother.

On the bottom left hand side of the group photo, we found when we enlarged the photo for restoration that Willie has etched EMMA in the sand. See the tiny piece of mud on the tip of his stick!!! Included is an enlargement of the inscription.  We wonder if she ever knew as it is invisible to the eye on the original photo.

Editor's Comment:
Bombardier 21144 William Gaunt, 7th Div. Ammunition Column Royal Field Artillery, died of wounds 28th April 1917, aged 32. The husband of Emma Gaunt, of II, Newington St., City Rd., Bradford, Yorks, he is buried in Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun. The 7th Division were heavily engaged around this time in the Battle of Arras.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2hxh.2
title: Joining up Papers for Driver William Smith , R.E

description: Letter giving basic information for enlisting, plus official forms.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2jxw.2
title: Letter from T. Walsh to William Ernest Foster (5)

description: Letter from T. Walsh, H.Q. 15th Bn. Tank Corps, to Pte. Foster, detailing the author's experience of being Mustard Gassed and blind for 10 days, and enquiring about Pte. Fosters wound. 

Pte. 200816 William Ernest Foster, D Coy. Heavy Section, Machine Gun Corps (later D Bn. Heavy Branch, Machine Gun Corps and 4th Bn. Tank Corps), served originally in the Machine Gun Corps (Motors).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2otv.2
title: Naval Armistice terms with a complete list of the interned German High Seas Fleet (8)

description: Extracts of naval armistice terms including a complete list of the interned German High Seas Fleet.
Obtained by Captain Leard MBE from a friend.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2vfh.2
title: Certificate of Identity of William Ernest Foster (2)

description: Certificate of Identity and Provisional Protection Certificate of Pte. Foster, used for chashing his temporary pension allowance.

Pte. 200816 William Ernest Foster, D Coy. Heavy Section, Machine Gun Corps (later D Bn. Heavy Branch, Machine Gun Corps and 4th Bn. Tank Corps), served originally in the Machine Gun Corps (Motors).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2z6d.2
title: Postcards from John Inch Low and Tommy Macartney (20)

description: Postcards from John Inch Low sent from Bombay, Basra (x3), Chambery, Suez, London, Salonika, Shatt-al-Arab (waterway) near Basra, France, Ferviaria (Italy), Egypt, Aden, Port Said.

Silk postcard from Tommy Macartney, France.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian64ei.2
title: Postcards from John Inch Low and Tommy Macartney (18)

description: Postcards from John Inch Low sent from Bombay, Basra (x3), Chambery, Suez, London, Salonika, Shatt-al-Arab (waterway) near Basra, France, Ferviaria (Italy), Egypt, Aden, Port Said.

Silk postcard from Tommy Macartney, France.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian688u.2
title: Photographs, Memorial Scroll, and Medal Card of Willie Gaunt (1)

description: In memory of William Gaunt born in Barrow Lancashire in 1885 and died in France on 28 April 1917 aged 32. He left a widow, Emma (nee Cooper) and 3 children (names unknown). He was my Grandmother's brother.

On the bottom left hand side of the group photo, we found when we enlarged the photo for restoration that Willie has etched EMMA in the sand. See the tiny piece of mud on the tip of his stick!!! Included is an enlargement of the inscription.  We wonder if she ever knew as it is invisible to the eye on the original photo.

Editor's Comment:
Bombardier 21144 William Gaunt, 7th Div. Ammunition Column Royal Field Artillery, died of wounds 28th April 1917, aged 32. The husband of Emma Gaunt, of II, Newington St., City Rd., Bradford, Yorks, he is buried in Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun. The 7th Division were heavily engaged around this time in the Battle of Arras.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6fnl.2
title: Autograph Album of Arthur G Morgan (Royal Navy) (24)

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/bodleian6hpt.2
title: Aerial reconnaissance photo (2)

description: From the HQ of the Guards divisional artillery
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6npq.2
title: Naval Armistice terms with a complete list of the interned German High Seas Fleet (6)

description: Extracts of naval armistice terms including a complete list of the interned German High Seas Fleet.
Obtained by Captain Leard MBE from a friend.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6ttg.2
title: Photographs, Memorial Scroll, and Medal Card of Willie Gaunt (5)

description: In memory of William Gaunt born in Barrow Lancashire in 1885 and died in France on 28 April 1917 aged 32. He left a widow, Emma (nee Cooper) and 3 children (names unknown). He was my Grandmother's brother.

On the bottom left hand side of the group photo, we found when we enlarged the photo for restoration that Willie has etched EMMA in the sand. See the tiny piece of mud on the tip of his stick!!! Included is an enlargement of the inscription.  We wonder if she ever knew as it is invisible to the eye on the original photo.

Editor's Comment:
Bombardier 21144 William Gaunt, 7th Div. Ammunition Column Royal Field Artillery, died of wounds 28th April 1917, aged 32. The husband of Emma Gaunt, of II, Newington St., City Rd., Bradford, Yorks, he is buried in Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun. The 7th Division were heavily engaged around this time in the Battle of Arras.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6w9d.2
title: Aeroplane broach (1)

description: Hi
I saw a small article in the Times the other day that you were looking for memorabilia from the first world war, I don't know if the attached will be of interest.
It's a broach, appears to be of sterling silver, marked on the back  Allied Airforces and made by W.W ltd. If you have any question please feel free to e-mail.
Regards 
Laurie Thomas
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6z84.2
title: Naval Armistice terms with a complete list of the interned German High Seas Fleet (15)

description: Extracts of naval armistice terms including a complete list of the interned German High Seas Fleet.
Obtained by Captain Leard MBE from a friend.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian848.2
title: Letter from T. Walsh to William Ernest Foster (4)

description: Letter from T. Walsh, H.Q. 15th Bn. Tank Corps, to Pte. Foster, detailing the author's experience of being Mustard Gassed and blind for 10 days, and enquiring about Pte. Fosters wound. 

Pte. 200816 William Ernest Foster, D Coy. Heavy Section, Machine Gun Corps (later D Bn. Heavy Branch, Machine Gun Corps and 4th Bn. Tank Corps), served originally in the Machine Gun Corps (Motors).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian86pv.2
title: Map of Hostile Battery Positions

description: From HQ of the Guards Divisional Artillery


I have a few more of these if they are of interest to you.  Again I will also do a better copy if you find these maps of interest.

Regards
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian89eb.2
title: Postcards from John Inch Low and Tommy Macartney (17)

description: Postcards from John Inch Low sent from Bombay, Basra (x3), Chambery, Suez, London, Salonika, Shatt-al-Arab (waterway) near Basra, France, Ferviaria (Italy), Egypt, Aden, Port Said.

Silk postcard from Tommy Macartney, France.