Alt_Ref_NoE2159, 1416
Ref No578-K/8/2/880
TitleLeonard Duke (1899-1973); 12/96; 12th Battalion
DescriptionTranscript of letter written in 1973 containing a personal account of Duke's experiences with the 12th Battalion, including the journey to Egypt, desert marching, embarking for France, surviving the First Day of the Somme, recuperating, and the Armistice; 1916 diary; transcript of 1916 diary; two discharge certificates; character certificate; certificate of identity; printed message from Kitchener; ticket to Peace Celebrations at United Methodist Church at Birley Carr; order of service and ticket for dedication of memorial to 12th Battalion in Sheffield Cathedral.
Date2008
FormatTypescript
Extent11 items
Access StatusOpen
    Powered by CalmView© 2008-2024