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Durham Light Infantry Records

Reference: D/DLI 7 Catalogue Title: Durham Light Infantry Records Area: Catalogue Category: Antiquarian and Composite Records Description: Individual Soldiers - surnames P: Pa

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  • Durham Light Infantry Records
    • 2129 Private D.T. PADGETT (Ref: Padgett D/DLI 7/513/1-2)
    • 3456658 Corporal (acting Sergeant) Robert Ernest PALMER (Ref: Palmer D/DLI 7/514/1)
    • 300208 Corporal William PALMER (Ref: Palmer D/DLI 7/930/1-8)
    • Private David PARK (Ref: Park D/DLI 7/515/1-8)
    • 250326 Private David PARK (Ref: Park D/DLI 7/516/1-2)
    • Lieutenant Walter Evelyn PARKE (Ref: Parke D/DLI 7/517/1)
    • 4447756 Lance-Corporal David Edward PARKER (Ref: Parker D/DLI 7/518/1-55)
    • 201347 Private Samuel PARKER (Ref: Parker D/DLI 7/931/1)
    • 19788 Private John PARKIN (Ref: Parkin D/DLI 7/519/1-3)
    • 237 Colour-Sergeant Thomas PARKIN (Ref: Parkin D/DLI 7/520/1)
    • 200810 Signaller Robert PARKIN (Ref: Parkin D/DLI 7/932/1-10)
    • 4444369 Private George PARNELL (Ref: Parnell D/DLI 7/521/1-3)
    • 15632 Corporal John James PARTLEN (Ref: Partlen D/DLI 7/522/1(1-5))
    • Second Lieutenant Arthur Cecil PATERSON (Ref: Paterson D/DLI 7/523/1-4)
    • A. PATTON (Ref: Patton D/DLI 7/524/1)

Catalogue Contents

2129 Private D.T. PADGETT (Ref: Padgett D/DLI 7/513/1-2)

9th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry

Ref: D/DLI 7/513/1

Notice directing Private D.T. Padgett to attend at the Drill Hall, Felling, by 22 July 1914, for training, 1 July 1914
(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/513/2

Order under the Defence of the Realm Regulations, 1914, served on the publicans of Hylton, Southwick and Fulwell, restricting the sale of alcohol to soldiers, 17 - 19 September 1914
(4 papers)

3456658 Corporal (acting Sergeant) Robert Ernest PALMER (Ref: Palmer D/DLI 7/514/1)

'S' Company, 9th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Enlisted in The Lancashire Fusiliers, later transferred to The Durham Light Infantry

Ref: D/DLI 7/514/1

Enlargement of a photograph of a group of soldiers of the 9th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, including Corporal R. Palmer, seated far left, taken on the last day of the Second World War, in the Reichswald, Germany, n.d., [May 1945]
(1 photograph, 35cm. x 22cm., black and white)

300208 Corporal William PALMER (Ref: Palmer D/DLI 7/930/1-8)

8th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Born 1894; residence Durham City; enlisted 1914; discharged 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/930/1

Certificate of admission of William Palmer, draper and tailor, as a freeman of the City of Durham, 12 November 1917
(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/930/2

Protection and identity certificate of Acting/Corporal William Palmer, The Durham Light Infantry, York, 11 October 1918
(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/930/3

Certificate of registration of William Palmer, miner, of 4 Lambton Walk, Durham, under the National Registration Acts, 1915 and 1918 , Corporation of Durham, 31 October 1918
(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/930/4

Discharge certificate of Corporal William Palmer, The Durham Light Infantry, York, 24 April 1919
(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/930/5

Postcard from the Controller of the Post Office Savings Bank, London, to William Palmer, 4 Lambton Walk, Durham, concerning the issue of an account book at Durham Post Office, n.d. [November 1918]
(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/930/6

Letter from the Ministry of Pensions, Northern Region Headquarters, 14 Clayton Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, to William Palmer, The Durham Light Infantry, concerning the award of a pension following a recent medical examination, 9 November 1920
(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/930/7

Membership booklet of the 8th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry Old Comrades' Association, 26 February 1931
(1 booklet, printed)

Ref: D/DLI 7/930/8

Photograph of Corporal William Palmer, The Durham Light Infantry, wearing a greatcoat, 1915
(1 photograph, 8 cm. x 13 cm., black and white)

Private David PARK (Ref: Park D/DLI 7/515/1-8)

2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born, c. 1865; enlisted, The Durham Light Infantry, Newcastle, 29 July 1885; possibly served in Sudan campaign; discharged, 28 July 1897

Ref: D/DLI 7/515/1

Certificate of discharge of Private D. Park, 28 July 1897
(Parchment, 1 membrane)

Ref: D/DLI 7/515/2

Photograph of David Park, a drummer of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [1900]
(1 photograph, 23cm. x 33cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/515/3

Photograph of a Durham Light Infantry soldier in full dress with Egypt campaign medals, n.d. [late 19th c.]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 16cm., black and white, card mounted)

Ref: D/DLI 7/515/4

Photograph of two buglers of The Durham Light Infantry, possibly in India, n.d. [1890s]
(1 photograph, 9.5cm. x 13.5cm., sepia, card mounted)

Ref: D/DLI 7/515/5

Photograph of a drummer boy, aged about 10 years, in khaki dress, India, n.d., [1890s]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 17cm., sepia, card mounted)

Ref: D/DLI 7/515/6

Photograph, possibly of a trooper, in the Royal Artillery or transport, India, n.d. [1890s]
(1 photograph, 10cm. x 14cm., sepia, card mounted)

Ref: D/DLI 7/515/7

Photograph, possibly of a boxer of The Durham Light Infantry, India, n.d. [1890s]
(1 photograph, 10cm. x 14cm., sepia, card mounted)

Ref: D/DLI 7/515/8

Group photograph of officers and men, possibly of The Durham Light Infantry, Castleford Camp, Yorkshire, 1904
(1 photograph, 28cm. x 16cm., sepia, card mounted)

250326 Private David PARK (Ref: Park D/DLI 7/516/1-2)

The Durham Light Infantry
Enlisted The Durham Light Infantry, 29 December 1914; no overseas service; discharged, 7 March 1919;
see also Gunner R. Park, 33 Siege Battery, Royal Artillery, France 1915 - 1919, probably his brother

Ref: D/DLI 7/516/1

Certificate of discharge of Private D. Park, 7 March 1919
(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/516/2

Photograph of General L. Price-Davis, V.C., D.S.O., c. 1920
(1 photograph, 15cm. x 20cm., black and white, card mounted)

Lieutenant Walter Evelyn PARKE (Ref: Parke D/DLI 7/517/1)

2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Entry in McGregor; killed in action, 13 October 1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/517/1

Photograph of the grave of Lieutenant W.E. Parke, in Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul, Nord, France, n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 8cm., black and white)

4447756 Lance-Corporal David Edward PARKER (Ref: Parker D/DLI 7/518/1-55)

1st Battalion, 2nd Battalion and 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Enlisted, 13 August 1929; served for 20 years with The Durham Light Infantry, in the bands of the 1st and 2nd Battalions until the Second World War, then in 'B' Company, 6th Battalion; taken prisoner near Arras, France, 1940; Prisoner of War in Stalag XXB, Germany; transferred to Royal Army Service Corps Staff Band in 1949; Royal Army Pay Corps, 1954 - January 1963

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/1

Christmas card of the 68th Light Infantry, sent by Lance-Corporal D. Parker to his wife, 1937 Includes: a photograph of men of the 1st Battalion on street-lining duty on Coronation day, May 1937
(1 card, printed)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/2

Postcard sent by D. Parker, Prisoner of War, Stalag XXA, Germany, to his wife, Camberley, Surrey, 9 June 1940
(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/3

Postcard from D. Parker, Prisoner of War, Stalag XXB, Germany, to his daughter, on her first birthday, 17 March 1941
(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/4

Postcard, illustrated by Thomas Burke, Prisoner of War, Stalag XXA, Germany, sent by D. Parker to his wife, Mrs. M. Parker, Camberley, Surrey, postmark, 15 January 1942
(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/5

Letter from Lance-Corporal D. Parker, Prisoner of War, Stalag XXB, Germany, to his wife in Surrey, concerning the receipt of eight parcels and asking her to thank Camberley Prisoner of War Fund for the cigarettes, 15 November 1942
(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/6

Letter from Lance-Corporal D. Parker, Prisoner of War, Stalag XXB, Germany, to his wife, mentioning that Harry Bell is a prisoner of war, 13 December 1942
(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/7

Letter from D. Parker, No. 5869, Prisoner of War Camp, Germany, to his wife, Camberley, Surrey, 22 October 1943
(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/8

Postcard from Lance-Corporal D. Parker, Prisoner of War, Stalag XXB, Germany, to his wife, 28 November 1943
(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/9

Postcard from Lance-Corporal D. Parker, Prisoner of War, Stalag XXB, Germany, to his wife, 21 October 1944
(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/10

Field postcard from ex-Prisoner of War, D.E. Parker, to his wife, Camberley, Surrey, 6 May 1946
(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/11

Postcard from Lance-Corporal David Parker, Prisoner of War, Stalag XXB, Germany, to the Red Cross and St. John War Organisations on receipt of a parcel, 30 May 1941
(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/12

Postcard from David Parker, The Durham Light Infantry, 15869 Stalag XXB, Germany, to the Canadian Red Cross Society, on receipt of a parcel, 25 December 1942
(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/13

Band programme for Frank H. Rose, band master, of 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Royal Bombay Yacht Club, India, 7 November 1935
(1 card, printed)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/14

Postcard from 4456494 Pioneer Henry Bell, Prisoner of War, Italy, to Mrs. T. Donaldson, Newcastle, 27 April 1943
(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/15

Postcard photograph of Sergeant and Mrs. Bruce at [Sialkot], India, 1926
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6cm., sepia)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/16

Photograph of a soldier and dog, in the Simla Hills, India, 1928
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 9cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/17

Photograph of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, boys' football team, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1929 Back row: Gunn, Plumbley, (Ingray); Front row: Senior, Chub, McPherson, Hayes, Parker
(1 photograph, 14cm.x 9.5cm., sepia, card mounted)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/18

Photograph of group of soldiers at a railway station near Mori on the way to Razmak, India, taken on Armistice day, November 1929
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 9cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/19

Photograph of Bandsmen Nichols, Ward and Waller marching as a column from Razmak, India, 1929
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 10.5cm., sepia)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/20

Photograph of Razmak Camp, North West Frontier Province, India, April 1930
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/21

Photograph of Razmak Camp, North West Frontier Province, India, 1930
(1 photograph, 12cm. x 8cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/22

Photograph of a rifleman's tower, manned by the Second Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, when stationed at Razmak, India, 1930
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/23

Photograph of Bandsman Corporal T.N. Gray and Bandsman Ward, stretcher bearers, Razmak, India, 1930
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 10.5cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/24

Photograph of a group of buglers of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Razmak, India, 1930
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 8.5cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/25

Photograph of the Brigade on column, India, 1930
(1 photograph, 12.5cm. x 9cm., sepia)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/26

Photograph of boys in the 2nd Battalion Band, Lebong, India, 1930
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/27

Photograph of a soldier standing in front of a building, n.d., [1930]
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 9cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/28

Photograph of a Mashud village on the North West Frontier, India, 1930
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/29

Photograph of a Sikh Indian Prince from the Punjab, India, on a horse, in ceremonial dress, 1930
(1 photograph, 7cm. x 10.5cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/30

Photograph of four soldiers of the mule platoon, Lebong, India, 1931
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/31

Photograph of soldiers of 'C' Company, the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, standing in a dinner queue, Lebong, India, 1931
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 9cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/32

Photograph of two boxers, Bandsmen Robson and Hodgson, of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Lebong, India, 1931
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 11cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/33

Photograph of Lance-Corporal Collick with the boys' boxing team and medals, Lebong, India, 1931
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/34

Photograph of Bandsman Avon of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, with a dog, Lebong, India, 1931
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/35

Photograph of Boy J. Bruce, Calcutta, India, 1931
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 10.5cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/36

Photograph of the band of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, playing at Darjeeling, India, 1931
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/37

Photograph of band boys and bandsmen, 1931
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/38

Photograph of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, hockey team playing at St. Joseph's College, Darjeeling, India, n.d.,. [1930s]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/39

Photograph of bandsmen and Band-Sergeant Healey undergoing physical training, Lebong, India, 1932
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/40

Photograph of Private W.E. Ormston, of the Regimental Police, Lebong, India, 1932
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 9cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/41

Photograph of the wedding of Sergeant J. Hopper, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, stationed at Barrackpore, to Miss G. Collier at Ishapore, India, 1932
(1 photograph, 7cm. x 11cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/42

Photograph of Boy Bruce, son of Sergeant Bruce, Lebong, 1932
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 11cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/43

Photograph of a soldier, Lebong, India, 1932
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 9cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/44

Photograph of the commanding officer's car and chauffeur, Lebong, Darjeeling, India, 1932
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 5cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/45

Postcard photograph of Lebong racecourse and the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Hill Station, India, 1930 - 1934
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 14cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/46

Photograph of the band of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, in the Bengal Forest, India, 1933
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 11cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/47

Photograph of the band of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, with Bandmaster Rose, Bombay, India, 1935
(1 photograph, 19cm. x 7cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/48

Photograph of soldiers at church parade, Bombay, India, 1935
(1 photograph, 10cm. x 7cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/49

Photograph of earthquake damaged buildings, Lebong, India, 1936
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/50

Photograph of the statue of King George V in Bombay, India, taken on the news of his death, 1936
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 10cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/51

Photograph of the statue of Edward, Prince of Wales in Bombay, India, taken on the day of his accession as King Edward VIII, 1936
(1 photograph, 7cm. x 10cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/52

Photograph of the band of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Blackdown, at the Durham Light Infantry Association Sports Day, Newcastle upon Tyne, 18 July 1937
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/53

Photograph of Bandsmen Sergeant Robson, Clews and Parker, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Woking, Surrey, 1939
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/54

Photograph of three bandsmen of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, at Henley Regatta, Oxfordshire, 1939
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 9cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/518/55

Photograph of a group of soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Brancepeth, 1949
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 5cm., black and white)

201347 Private Samuel PARKER (Ref: Parker D/DLI 7/931/1)

The Durham Light Infantry

Ref: D/DLI 7/931/1

Certificate of honourable discharge of 201347 Private Samuel Parker, The Durham Light Infantry, disabled in the Great War, 18 February 1919
(1 paper, 35 cm. x 31 cm., card mounted)

19788 Private John PARKIN (Ref: Parkin D/DLI 7/519/1-3)

The Durham Light Infantry
Enlisted, 15 September 1914; discharged, 10 January 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/519/1

Character certificate of Private J. Parkin, 21 December 1917
(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/519/2

Certificate of discharge of Private J. Parkin, 10 January 1918
(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/519/3

Statement that a war badge has been awarded to J. Parkin for 'services rendered', 6 March 1918
(1 paper)

237 Colour-Sergeant Thomas PARKIN (Ref: Parkin D/DLI 7/520/1)

4th Volunteer Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry

Ref: D/DLI 7/520/1

Certificate of good service of Colour-Sergeant T. Parkin, 3 April 1876 - 17 April 1899
(1 card)

200810 Signaller Robert PARKIN (Ref: Parkin D/DLI 7/932/1-10)

'A' Company, 5th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Born Thornley 15 September 1892; residence 3 Mulberry Terrace, New Kyo, Annfield Plain; occupation shoemaker; enlisted March 1916; joined 3/8th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, (no. 4733); joined Signalling Section 12 June 1916; served in France from 30 November 1916; joined 5th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry on 26 December 1916; prisoner of war 1918; discharged 1919. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.

Ref: D/DLI 7/932/1

Diary of 7415 Signaller Robert Parkin, 'A' Company, No. 1 Platoon, 5th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, covering his service with the 3/8th Battalion and, from December 1916, the 5th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, March 1916 - 23 December 1917 Includes: at front, a section roll
(1 volume, leather bound)

Ref: D/DLI 7/932/2

Letter from No. 1 Infantry Record Office, York, reporting 200810 Private Robert Parkin, 1/5th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, as missing on 27 May 1918, 3 July 1918
(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/932/3

Card notifying that Robert Parkin of New Kyo, Annfield Plain, is a prisoner of war at Munster II Camp, Germany, 20 November 1918
(German, 1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/932/4

Identification card of prisoner of war no. 65072 Private Robert Parkin, Company 87B, n.d. [1918]
(German, 1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/932/5

Letter from King George V, Buckingham Palace, London, welcoming [Robert Parkin] on his release from captivity as a prisoner of war, 1918
(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/932/6

Protection certificate and certificate of identity of Private Robert Parkin, 5th Reserve Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, North Camp, Ripon, Yorkshire, 10 February 1919
(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/932/7

Certificate of employment during the war of Private Robert Parkin, 5th Reserve Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, as a Divisional Headquarters Signaller, and trade, before enlistment, of shoemaker, n.d. [1919]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/932/8

New Testament , Y.M.C.A. edition, presented to 4733 Private R. Parkin, 3/8th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, Signalling Section, Horton Camp, Cramlington, Northumberland, 9 July 1916
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: D/DLI 7/932/9

Holy Bible presented to Robert Parkin by the congregation of Wheatley Hill, All Saints, parish church, in memory of his services during the Great War, 1914 - 1919, n.d. [1919]
(1 volume, leather bound, boxed)

Ref: D/DLI 7/932/10

Photograph of Signaller Robert Parkin, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [c. 1916]
(1 photograph, 9 cm. x 14 cm., black and white)

4444369 Private George PARNELL (Ref: Parnell D/DLI 7/521/1-3)

2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry

Ref: D/DLI 7/521/1

Photograph of Private G. Parnell, n.d., [1944]
(1 photograph, 7cm. x 11cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/521/2

Photograph of Private G. Parnell, 11 May 1944
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 14cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/521/3

Photograph of Private G. Parnell, [11 May 1944]
(1 photograph, 16cm. x 21cm., coloured)

15632 Corporal John James PARTLEN (Ref: Partlen D/DLI 7/522/1(1-5))

'D' Company, 14th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry

Ref: D/DLI 7/522/1

Memorial certificate to Corporal J.J. Partlen, son of Joseph and Mary Ann Partlen of West Cornforth, whose name is carved in stone at Guards Cemetery, Lesboeuf, France, n.d. [post 1918]

Ref: D/DLI 7/522/1(1)

Photograph of a view of a memorial to South African soldiers, taken in France/Belgium, n.d.

Ref: D/DLI 7/522/1(2)

Photograph of a view of a memorial to Ulster soldiers, taken in France/Belgium, n.d.

Ref: D/DLI 7/522/1(3)

Photograph of a view of a memorial to Australian soldiers, taken in France/Belgium, n.d.

Ref: D/DLI 7/522/1(4)

Photograph of a view of a memorial to soldiers of Scottish Highland regiments, taken in France/Belgium, n.d.

Ref: D/DLI 7/522/1(5)

Photograph of a view of Guards' Cemetery, Lesboeuf, France, n.d.
(1 paper, printed)

Second Lieutenant Arthur Cecil PATERSON (Ref: Paterson D/DLI 7/523/1-4)

1st/2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, later attached to 19th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Killed in action, 22 April 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/523/1

Copy letter from Second Lieutenant A.C. Paterson, the British Expeditionary Force, France, to his father [A.T. Paterson, 79 Danecroft Road, Herne Hill, London], describing the fighting, 1 April 1918
(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/523/2

Memorial scroll commemorating Second Lieutenant A.C. Paterson, n.d., [1919]
(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/523/3

Postcard photograph of six soldiers of the Officer Training Corps of Alleyn's School, Dulwich, Camberwell, London, at a camp, sent by "Cecil" [Second Lieutenant A. C. Paterson, D.L.I.], Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, to A.J. Paterson, 19 Leander Road, Brixton Hill, London, 21 July 1916 Back row: Cecil Paterson, Mackane, Rafferty Front row: Fife, Palmer, Lawton
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 8.5cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/523/4

Photograph of Second Lieutenant A.C. Paterson, n.d., [1918]
(1 photograph, 15cm. x 17cm., black and white, card mounted)

A. PATTON (Ref: Patton D/DLI 7/524/1)

The Durham Light Infantry
Served in the Eighth Army, 1941 - 1945

Ref: D/DLI 7/524/1

Order of the Eighth Army Service of Thanksgiving, n.d., [1945]
(1 paper)



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