| Ref No | 578-K/8/2/405 |
| Title | George Skidmore (fl.1915); 12th Battalion; and his son William Skidmore and grandson Russell Skidmore |
| Description | Four postcards, including one of Ripon, annotated 'Aug 1915'; studio photographs of a woman in a uniform; photograph of a child; photograph of William Skidmore in a car with two children; photograph of group of men in uniform sat on a car and up a ladder; photograph of 12th Battalion reunion, c.1950; two letters from the B.B.C. to William Skidmore regarding an album of presscuttings that he had loaned them for information for 'The Great War' television series; two presscuttings describing the rediscovery of the album in 2010 by Russell Skidmore (son of William). |
| Date | 1915-2010 |
| Notes | The album of presscuttings on the activities of the 12th Battalion 1914-1915 was created by Frank Appleby, 12th Battalion, who died on the first day of the battle of the Somme, 1 Jul 1916. It is thought to have been passed to George Skidmore, who also died serving with the 12th Battalion, and then passed to Skidmore's son William. |
| Extent | 13 items |
| Access Status | Open |