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Instructions for P gas hood : Private J A K Pratt, 2/Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), British Army
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
A single sheet paper instructions for the use of the hood. It is titled 'FOR ISSUE TO ALL RANKS / INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF RESPIRATOR AND SMOKE HELMETS'.REL/04214.003
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McWhae, John Wilson "Jack" (Lieutenant, b. 1884; d.1917); McWhae, Hector (Bombardier)
Private Record
Maker: McWhae, John Wilson "Jack"
Bound typed transcription of letters of brothers Lieutenant John Wilson (Jack) McWhae (189th [Hackney] Brigade, Royal Field Artillery) and No. 4437 Bombardier Hector McWhae (5th Battery, Field Artille...PR01040
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Next-of-kin plaque: Private Edwin Monteverde, 16th Battalion, Manchester Regiment
Heraldry
Bronze next of kin plaque, showing on the obverse, Britannia holding a laurel wreath, the British lion, dolphins, a spray of oak leaves and the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR' around the edge. ...REL/08996
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P gas hood carry bag : Private J A K Pratt, 2/Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), British Army
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
The carry bag is worn and is made from cotton that is suffering from mildew damage. It has a large vertical tear on one side. A partially torn mustard coloured cotton tape strap is attached to the car...REL/04214.002
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P gas hood : Private J A K Pratt, 2/Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), British Army
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
The gas hood consists of a double layered flannel hood with rusting and staining on the external and interior surfaces. A pair of rusted round metal rimmed glass eye pieces are fitted and a correspond...REL/04214.001
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Private George Cooper relates his experiences with the Gordon Highlanders during the First World War
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Maker: Cooper, George Unknown Department of Veterans' Affairs, Victorian State Office
George Cooper discusses: prewar work; conscription; joins the Gordon Highlanders August 1917; expectations of war; family's reaction to his enlistment; training; escort at military funerals; elite dri...S02036