The War Graves of the British Empire
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The Register of the names of those who fell in the Great War and are buried in Ancre British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France, compiled and published by order of the Imperial War Graves Commission. The entry for Lancelot john Austen Dewar is page 20.
Imperial War Graves Commission
Notes on Oliver Henry Cecil Odell
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Two notes from Nigel Webb to Jon Wills, quoting research by Brian Needham regarding the Oliver Henry Cecil Odell bequest and his family.
Nigel Webb
Photographs related to Donald Francis Neilson
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A letter from George Robson regarding Donald Francis Neilson's life and achievements at St Bees School and enclosing 14 photographs. The photographs are of St Bees School, the Foundation panels, cricket team photographs and various photographs of Donald Neilson.
St Bees School
A letter from Penny Underwood to Jon Wills
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A letter from Penny Underwood to Jon Wills sending photographs of Joseph's medals, letters from her father and various photographs.
Penny Underwood
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One newspaper cutting reporting Lancelot John Austen Dewar's death at the front during the Battle of the Somme on 13 November 1916.
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The War Graves Commission Photographic Project
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Two CDs containing photographs of the graves of Old Oakhamians who are buried in Commonwealth cemeteries. One CD entitled Rutland & 'The Great War A Lasting Tribute to a Great & Noble Part' and the other is entitled 'Old Oakhamians TWAPP'. The envelop is kept separate from the CDs.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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Entry for Lieutenant Crichton from the Debt of Honour register published by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Oakham School in The Great War
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A booklet containing extracts from the Oakham School magazines during the war.
Oakham School
Photocopy of the original letter by Basil Mogridge
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A photocopy of the original letter sent by Basil Mogridge to Joan describing his life in the trenches, being buried alive during an attack, men being wounded, and the story of the miraculous survival of a cake sent by Joan.
Basil Fullelove West Mogridge
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A death penny awarded to Oliver Henry Cecil Odell who died during the First World War. Includes a small display card and a sheet deciphering the symbols of the plaque.
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