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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 C: Co

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7/4467, 276287 Private James W. COATES (Ref: Coates D/DLI 7/128/1)

7th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry


Certificate of discharge of Private J.W. Coates, 28 February 1918
(1 paper)

Sergeant, later Lieutenant (acting Captain) Moss COHEN, M.M. (Ref: Cohen D/DLI 7/129/1)

2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Entry in McGregor; killed in action, 24 September 1918


Letter from the War Office, 27 Pilgrim Street, London, to Mrs. D. Cohen, 32 Honeybrook Road, Balham, London, transmitting the British War and Victory Medals awarded to the late Captain M. Cohen, 12 January 1921
(1 paper)

Colonel Edmund Rogers COKER, D.S.O. (Ref: Coker D/DLI 7/1143/1-3)

106th Foot, 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Born St. Croix, West Indies, 1844; ensign Madras Army 1861; 106th Foot, 1861; commanding 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry 1884-87; D.S.O. for services at Giniss; died Taunton, Somerset, 11 March 1914
Entry in McGregor


Letter from the Secretary and Registrar of the War Office to Colonel Edmund R. Coker D.S.O., accompanying the Distinguished Service Order medal, warrant and statutes, 31 May 1887. The medal is held in the DLI Medal Collection.
(3 papers)


Letter from The War Office to Colonel E.R. Coker sent accompanying the Khedives Egypt Star, with wax sealed envelope, 6 October 1887
(1 paper, 1 envelope)


Letter signed 'Tom', Ashdon Hall, Saffron waldon, addressed to 'O' concerning the composition of Distinguished Service Order medals with copies of pages from 'British Gallantry Awards', Ministry of Defence Library, included, 14 January 1972
(4 papers)

14675135 Private Ralph G. COLLINGS (Ref: Collings D/DLI 7/130/1-3)

The Durham Light Infantry
Trained at 4th Infantry Training Centre, Brancepeth


A few words of advice and welcome to Militia men joining The Durham Light Infantry, 1940
(1 booklet)


A few words of advice from your Commanding Officer on joining No. 4 Infantry Training Centre, n.d., [1940]


The New Testament, published 15 September 1939
(1 volume, card bound)

15405 Private John T. COLLINS, D.C.M. (Ref: Collins D/DLI 7/131/1)

The Durham Light Infantry
Awarded Distinguished Service Medal for "conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty" during the Battle of Arras, 21-23 April 1917. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.


Photograph of Private J.T. Collins, n.d. [1914 - 1918]
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 9cm., sepia)

William Fred COLLINSON (Ref: Collinson D/DLI 7/850/1-1(74))

1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Served in the Korean War.


Photograph album and scrapbook of William F. Collinson, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, covering his service in the United Kingdom, Korea, and Egypt, c.1952 - 1955


Photograph of a soldier of The Durham Light Infantry [possibly William F. Collinson] standing by in a park or garden, taken in the United Kingdom, [c.1952]


Photograph of a soldier of The Durham Light Infantry [possibly William F. Collinson] kneeling beside a dog, taken in the United Kingdom, [ c.1952]


Photograph of two rowing boats, taken from onboard a ship [possibly at Korea], [ c.1952]


Photograph of a motor launch, taken from onboard a ship [possibly at Korea], [ c.1952]


Photograph of a group of soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, gathered around the doorway to a barracks hut, taken at Brancepeth, 1952


Photograph of a group of soldiers relaxing in a camp [possibly in the United Kingdom], [ c.1952]


Photograph of a group of soldiers gathered outside a tent [possibly in the United Kingdom], [ c.1952]


Photograph of a group of soldiers relaxing in a camp [possibly in the United Kingdom], [ c.1952]


Photograph of a soldier of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, cooking food at a camp, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a hillside display, made from stones, commemorating the coronation year of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, taken in Korea, 1953


Photograph of a hillside display, made from stones, commemorating the coronation year of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, taken in Korea, 1953


Photograph of a hillside display, made from stones, commemorating the coronation year of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, taken in Korea, 1953


Photograph of the signal exchange of 'Forward Company', taken in Korea, May 1953


Photograph of a strongpoint, showing a sign reading C Coy C.P .,taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of two soldiers standing at the entrance to a strongpoint, near a sign reading Coy Office,taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a view of a valley and a mountain range, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a view of a mountain, taken from a strongpoint in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a soldier of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, standing near a strongpoint, taken in Korea, [ c. 1953]


Photograph of a view of shells exploding on a battlefield, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a view of shells exploding on a battlefield, taken in Korea, [c.1953]


Photograph of a view of shells exploding on a battlefield, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a view of shells exploding on a battlefield, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a view of a battlefield, as seen from a strongpoint, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a view of a shell exploding on a battlefield, as seen from a strongpoint, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a soldier sheltering behind sand bags at a dug-out, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Partially over-exposed photograph of a soldier of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, sitting at the top of a dug-out, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a soldier of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, standing over a soldier with a machine gun, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a soldier standing in a camp, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a group of soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, in winter uniform, standing in line in a camp, taken in Korea, [c.1953]


Photograph of a view of a camp, showing mountains in the background, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a group of soldiers standing together in a camp, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a soldier of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, standing in a camp, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of two soldiers standing with two local women outside a bar, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a soldier relaxing on a grass verge [possibly in the United Kingdom], [ c.1952]


Photograph of a soldier of The Durham Light Infantry relaxing on a grass verge [possibly in the United Kingdom], [ c.1952]


Photograph of a view of a 'Globemaster' transport aeroplane at an airstrip, taken in Korea, 23 May 1953


Photograph of a view of men unloading a 'Globemaster' transport aeroplane at an airstrip, endorsed Globemaster which I flew to Tokyo in, taken in Korea, 23 May 1953


Photograph of a view of an airstrip, taken in Korea, 23 May 1953


Photograph of a view of a 'Globemaster' transport aeroplane at an airstrip, taken in Korea, 23 May 1953


Photograph of a soldier [possibly William F. Collinson, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry] leaning on the front fender of a United States Army lorry, taken in a rest centre at Inchon, Korea, May 1953


Photograph of a view of a soldier [possibly William F. Collinson, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry] sitting on a veranda fence, drinking from a bottle, taken in a rest centre at Inchon, Korea, May 1953


Photograph of a soldier [possibly William F. Collinson, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry] sitting at the base of a guidepost, taken in a rest centre at Inchon, Korea, May 1953


Photograph of a view of the entrance to a rest centre, taken at Inchon, Korea, May 1953


Photograph of a soldier walking along a wooden pathway [possibly through a rest centre], taken at Inchon, Korea, 1953


Photograph of a soldier standing in a cage, taken at Inchon, Korea, 1953


Photograph of a view of a camp, taken in Korea, 1952


Easter greetings card from the Mayor of Durham's Korea Fund, [ c.1953 ]


Photograph of a soldier of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, standing beside a palm tree, taken at Bitter Lakes, Fayid, Egypt, September 1953


Photograph of a soldier of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, standing beside a tent in a camp [possibly in Egypt], [ c.1953]


Label from a bottle of 'Asahi' beer, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a soldier, in civilian dress, standing beside a row of tents in a camp [possibly in Egypt], [ c.1953]


Photograph of a soldier, in civilian dress, standing beside a row of tents in a camp [possibly in Egypt], [ c.1953]


Photograph of a group of soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, including a corporal, left, with their kit bags, in camp [possibly in Egypt], [ c.1953]


Photograph of a soldier of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, left, just in frame, standing near a soldier on guard duty at a monument [at an unidentified location], [ c.1953]


Photograph of people visiting a statue and park [at an unidentified location], [ c.1953]


Photograph of a view of a park, as seen from the steps to a statue [at an unidentified location], [ c.1953]


Photograph of people visiting a park [at an unidentified location], [ c .1953]


Photograph of a view of a mountain range, endorsed Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, taken in Korea, December 1952


Photograph of soldiers attending a service in a clearing, taken in Korea, [ c .1953]


Photograph of three soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, sitting outside a machine-gun post, taken in Korea, December 1952 Left to right: 'Worky', 'My','Taffy'


Berthing card, to H.M.T. Empire Trooper , issued to W.F. Collinson, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, [ c. 1952]


Photograph of a view of a mountain, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a view of woodland, showing a mountain range in the background, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a view of undulating countryside, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a view of a shell exploding on a distant mountain ridge, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a soldier, in swimwear, relaxing on a beach [possibly in Egypt], [ c.1953]


Photograph of a soldier of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, holding his kit bag, standing in a camp [possibly in Egypt], [ c.1953]


Photograph of a view of a ruined building [at an unidentified location], [ c .1953]


Welcome card of the Hotel Sanko, Tokyo, Japan, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a soldier of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry [possibly William F. Collinson], sitting with a dog in a field, taken in the United Kingdom, [ c.1955]


Photograph of a woman sitting on a boat, endorsed Sincerely to Williams from Carmen, Panama Reg of [illegible] , June 16th 1953


Label from a bottle of 'Akadama Port Wine', [ c.1953]


Photograph of three soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, resting beside a dug-out, taken in Korea, [ c.1953]


Photograph of a soldier standing outside a tent [possibly in Egypt], c .1953
(1 volume, card bound)

9/559 Sergeant, later Captain Archibald COLTER (Ref: Colter D/DLI 7/132/1-17)

9th Battalion, later 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry


Commission of Archibald Colter, from 8 August, as second lieutenant in the 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 6 August 1915
(1 paper)


Letter from the War Office, London, to Lieutenant (acting Captain) Archibald Colter, concerning his resignation of his commission owing to ill-health, caused by wounds, 19 June 1919
(2 papers)


Certificate of honourable discharge of Captain A. Colter, invalided from the Service, 27 June 1919
(1 paper)


'Orders that cleared the Ypres salient', comprising 87th Infantry Brigade orders, numbers 147, 157 and 163, 27 September, 6 November and 20 November 1918
(10 papers)


Notes on the duties of platoon commanders, communicated from 'A' Corps Headquarters, British Expeditionary Force, n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(5 papers)


Rules for the Officers' Mess, 3/8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d., [c. 1915]
(1 card, printed)


Durham Light Infantry postcard, containing an illustration of uniforms, and a summary of battle honours, history and traditions, n.d., [post 1902]
(1 card, colour)


Certificate of the award, in the field, on 28 August 1917, of the Iron Cross, second class, to Gefreiten Karl Handstein, 2nd Nassauisches Infantry Regiment No. 88, 9 Company, 31 December 1917
(1 paper)


Map of Belgium and Germany, showing the route taken by 29th Division across the Rhine to Bridgehead, 18 November - 16 December 1918, 23 January 1919 Scale: 1:250,000
(1 plan, 56.5cm. x 86cm.)


Plan showing Divisional and Battalion boundaries of the 1st Australian Division, near Outtersteene and Hazebrouck, France, n.d. [1914 - 1918] Scale: 1:20,000
(1 plan, 71cm. x 38cm., paper on linen)


Map of the Western Front showing the British advance, 8 August to 11 November 1918 Scale: 1:250,000
(1 plan, 57cm. x 89cm., colour)


Map of Belgium, containing parts of sheets 28 and 29, including Bailleul, Ypres, Audenarde and Courtrai, n.d. [1914 - 1918] Scale: 1:40,000
(1 plan, 84cm. x 55cm., colour, linen backed)


Photograph of Kaiser Wilhelm II's last review at Spa, Belgium, a few days before the Armistice, n.d., [November 1918]
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of Kaiser Wilhelm II and 'the King of Austria-Hungary' at Spa, Belgium, n.d., [1918]
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of the 'King of Wurtemburg' at Spa, Belgium, n.d., [1918]
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Hindenburg and Turkish representative' at Spa, Belgium, n.d., [1918]
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of the Ludendorf Chateau at Spa, Belgium, n.d., [1918]
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 9cm., black and white)

1014 Company Sergeant-Major James COMBE (Ref: Combe D/DLI 7/133/1-7)

5th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born St. Peter's, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire; enlisted Stockton-on-Tees; later served with Machine Gun Corps, Infantry (No. 23548); died of wounds, 1 November 1917


Postcard photograph of soldiers of The Durham Light Infantry, sent by 'Frank and Jimmy' [Combe], 5th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Richmond, Yorkshire, to Mrs. Combe, 21 Cowper Street, Stockton-on-Tees, announcing their time of arrival in Stockton, 16 July 1909
(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9c m., black and white)


Postcard photograph of 'C' Company, 5th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, on church parade at Richmond, [10 July] 1910, sent by Jim [Combe], 5th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Richmond, Yorkshire, to J. Combe, 21 Cowper Street, Stockton on Tees, giving news, 12 July 1910
(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white)


Postcard photograph of soldiers of the 5th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, at Richmond, 1910, sent by Jim [Combe], 5th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Richmond, Yorkshire, to J. Combe, 21 Cowper Street, Stockton on Tees, announcing the news that Colonel Hanson has shot himself, 15 July 1910
(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white)


Postcard photograph of the wedding of the cook of 5th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, sent by Jim [Combe], 5th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Richmond, Yorkshire, to J. Combe, 21 Cowper Street, Stockton on Tees, mentioning the suicide of Colonel Hanson, 15 July 1910
(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white)


Postcard photograph of soldiers of The Durham Light Infantry, sent by Jim [Combe], 5th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Newcastle upon Tyne, to Miss Combe, St. Mary Ward, Hospital, North Ormsby, Lincolnshire, with greetings and news of his army activities, including Coronation day and trooping the colour, 23 June 1911
(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white)


Postcard photograph of soldiers of The Durham Light Infantry in camp, sent by Jim [Combe], 5th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, to his family, sending news, n.d., [1909 - 1911]
(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white)


Postcard group photograph of sergeants of The Durham Light Infantry, sent by Jim [Combe] to his parents, n.d., [1909 - 1911]
(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white)

Lieutenant Alexander CONACHER (Ref: Conacher D/DLI 7/134/1)

The Durham Light Infantry


Short service commission of Alexander Conacher, from 1 November 1948, as lieutenant in The Durham Light Infantry, 30 November 1948
(1 paper)

Quartermaster Patrick CONNELL (Ref: Connell D/DLI 7/135/1)

106th Light Infantry, later 4th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Formerly served with 83rd Regiment, and 28th Regiment


Record of services of P. Connell, April 1883
(3 papers)

4/9158 Private Charles CONQUEROR (Ref: Conqueror D/DLI 7/136/1)

15th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry


Certificate in honour of the memory of Private Charles Conqueror, 15th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, for serving his country during the Great War, Town Hall, Sunderland, October 1919
(1 paper, printed, colour)

1636 Sergeant Robert CONSTANTINE (Ref: Constantine D/DLI 7/137/1-59)

'B' Company, 1/9th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born Newcastle upon Tyne; enlisted Gateshead, August - September 1914;
killed in action, 15 September 1916


Letter from [Corporal] Robert Constantine, in London, to his brother, James, concerning his stay in Buckingham Palace, London, while on the way to France, n.d., [mid April 1915]
(1 paper)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted at Potijze, Ypres, Belgium, to his father and mother, concerning his crossing the channel and moving to the front line by marching and riding in cattle trucks, and describing an aerial dog fight, shelling and refugees, 24 April 1915
(1 paper)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted at Brielen, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, describing shelling, and commenting that 'we have had a very awful time of it since we arrived here' and that there is 'nothing else to do but smoke', 3 May 1915
(3 papers)


Postcard from Corporal Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Potijze, Ypres, Belgium, to his mother, Mrs. Constantine, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that 'I am properly upset today as I have seen some awful sights among our boys this morning', 12 May 1915
(1 card)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Potijze, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, describing a day of shelling as 'the longest day I've ever had and I felt properly upset and could not get a bit nap at all' and commenting, on the bombardment of Ypres, Belgium, 'it's just done for wilful destruction and nothing else', 13 May 1915
(3 papers)


Postcard from Corporal Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Potijze, Ypres, Belgium, to his mother, Mrs. Constantine, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, mentioning that his brothers, Will and 'Spug', are nearby and that he will visit them, and commenting on the shelling, 17 May 1915
(1 card)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted at Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that 'I've been a bit downhearted these last two days' that 'I think Germany are now on their last legs', and mentioning the riots in Newcastle and that he is skinny and unshaven from his recent time in the trenches, 19 May 1915
(2 papers)


Postcard from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted at Ypres, Belgium, to [his sister] Alice Constantine, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that 'we put a most awful day in. The Germans started at daybreak to use the gas and we did cop it', 31 May 1915
(1 card)


Postcard from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted at Ouderdom, Ypres, Belgium, to Alice Constantine, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, informing her that he managed to find his brother, Will, but not Percy or 'Spug', and commenting that "all our boys are as happy as larks, we always are when away from the line", 4 June 1915
(1 card)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted at Ouderdom, Ypres, Belgium, to his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Constantine, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that he has seen Percy and 'Spug', and that 'I wish this war was over', 6 June 1915
(2 papers)


Postcard from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted at Kruisstraat, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that he is going back into the trenches and that the weather is unbearably hot, 9 June 1915
(1 card)


Postcard from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted at Kruisstraat, Ypres, Belgium, to his mother, Mrs. Constantine, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that he has not gone into the trenches but has had to stay behind to clean blankets, 10 June 1915
(1 card)


Postcard from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted at Kruisstraat, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that he was told not to go into the trenches but to stay behind and clean blankets 'and mind you I wasn't sorry either', describing how German reconnaissance planes precede a heavy shelling, and adding 'why cannot you get this war stopped is it not about time it was', 12 June 1915
(1 card)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, from his billet, and later, the trenches at Ouderdom, Ypres, Belgium, to his mother and father, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting on a rumour that the Division is going to return to England, 19 and 21 June 1915
(2 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Kemmel, Ypres, Belgium, to his mother and father, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that 'we are only about 30 yards from the Germans but they don't trouble us much', 24 June 1915
(1 paper)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted at Kemmel, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting on his recent time in the trenches: 'the Germans were a queer lot of blokes near us they always had something to say every morning and used to shout all sorts of things across to us', 28 June 1915
(2 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted at Locre, Ypres, Belgium, to his grandmother, commenting that 'when we come out of the trenches we all come out as happy as larks, singing, playing [medolens] and mouth organs you would just think we were coming out of a football match', 10 July 1915
(1 paper)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted at Locre, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that 'I think the Germans have something up their sleeve and he will make a last bid for it shortly and I think it will just about finish it', and describing French churchgoers as well dressed but very old-fashioned, 11 July 1915
(2 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine billetted at Locre, Ypres, Belgium, to his father and mother, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, describing his sightseeing on leave and commenting that he thinks 'Kaiser Bill is about done for', 14 July 1915
(3 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Armentières, France, to James Constantine, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that he has been moved to some quiet trenches, 19 July 1915
(3 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, in the trenches, and, later, his billet at Armentieres, France, to James Constantine, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, describing how even though the trenches are quiet two or three men have been killed by trench mortars, and how the support trenches cut through a cornfield and an orchard, 25 July 1915
(3 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted at Armentières, France, to his mother and father, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that he has just come out of the trenches and that 'as long as I have something to occupy my mind I don't seem to worry much', 6 August 1915
(1 paper)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted in Armentières, France, to James Constantine, 44 Stanton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that the rumours of leave are bosh and that he is billetted in a lunatic asylum, and referring to his brother, Harry, being appointed station master, 7 August 1915
(3 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Armentières, France, to James Constantine, Station Houses, Kenton Station, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting on the rumours at the Front and adding that he is making souvenirs out of French bullets, 15 August 1915
(3 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted at Armentières, France, to James Constantine, 2 Station House, Kenton Station, near Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that he is billetted in a school, and mentioning the Constantines' new house, 28 August 1915
(3 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Armentières, France, to Alice Constantine, No.2 Station House, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning letters and parcels, 3 September 1915
(2 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted in Armentières, France, to his father and mother, No. 2 Station House, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that 'we expect something big will be done very shortly so as to try and finish the war before Christmas' and that 'I am properly fed up with this country, France or Belgium is not the place people make them out to be. I think it's a rotten dirty hole', 7 September 1915
(2 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Armentières, France, to James Constantine, 2 Station House, Kenton Station, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that 'we hear all sorts of rumours about a bombardment on our side and of course if we start the Germans are sure to reply and will give this here town a hiding', 19 September 1915
(2 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Armentières, France, to James Constantine, 2 Station House, Kenton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that 'great things are being done all along the line' and that it is raining and 'the trenches are up to the eyes in muck and it's rotten', 29 September 1915
(3 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Armentières, France, to his mother and father, 2 Station House, Kenton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning his latest parcel and commenting 'what do you all think of the heavy fighting lately its been a bit desperate', 11 October 1915
(2 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted in Armentières, France, to James Constantine, 2 Station House, Kenton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning his leave and adding 'I think the Huns are properly beat but its only a matter of time I think', 20 October 1915
(4 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, resting and training at Armentières, France, to James Constantine, Station House, Kenton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning the weather and commenting that it is three weeks since he had a bath, 24 November 1915
(2 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, resting and training at Armentières, France, to James Constantine, 2 Station House, Kenton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning the cold weather, 28 November 1915
(3 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, resting and training at Armentières, France, to James Constantine, 2 Station House, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning the weather and a recent football match, 9 December 1915
(5 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, Sanctuary Wood, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, 2 Station House, Kenton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning his brother, Will, being in hospital with scabies, his work in the Quartermaster's store, and the wet weather, 1 January 1916
(6 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, Maple Copse, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, 2 Station House, Kenton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning his attempt to meet his brother, Percy, and commenting that 'there will be something big doing shortly', 5 January 1916
(6 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, Maple Copse, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, 2 Station House, Kenton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning his brothers, Will, Percy and 'Spug', and conscription, and commenting that 'the terriers are a damn sight better soldiers than what Kitchener's Army will ever be', 7 January 1916
(6 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted in Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, 2 Station House, Kenton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning war news and a proposed move south, 'we won't be sorry when we do move away from this hot spot as we are all properly fed up with this part', 21 March 1916
(1 paper)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted at La Clytte, Belgium, to James Constantine, Station House, Kenton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning a zeppelin raid, 11 April 1916
(4 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Vierstraat, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, Station House, Kenton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning Will and 'Spug', and commenting, 'I think the Germans have properly got the wind up themselves in this quarter', 17 April 1916
(8 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, billetted at Westroutre, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, Station House, Kenton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, describing the farms and countryside where he is billetted, 26 April 1916
(2 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, in the trenches at La Clytte, Belgium, to James Constantine, Station House, Kenton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning his recent inoculation, 13 May 1916
(4 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, in the trenches at La Clytte, Belgium, to James Constantine, Station House, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that 'we have gone back to that hell of a place we just left five weeks ago' and mentioning a poem called 'The Munition Worker' which 'doesn't half give the slackers a nasty rub up', 26 May 1916
(6 papers)


Letter from Corporal Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Vierstraat, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, Station House, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning friends and relatives in the army, 31 May 1916
(4 papers)


Letter from Sergeant Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Bierstraat, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, Station House, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning family news and commenting 'they can have peace any minute for me because I have had quite enough of it', 3 June 1916
(5 papers)


Letter from Sergeant Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Vierstraat, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, Station House, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning the death of Lord Kitchener [5 June 1916] and commenting that 'I only wish we were off this part of the line altogether' and that 'I don't think Fritzy has much of a kick left in him now', 12 June 1916
(4 papers)


Letter from Sergeant Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Vierstraat, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, Station House, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that they are all having to work hard on short rations, and that 'we have a lot of Derby's men out here now and what a lot of disreputable beggars they look', 24 June 1916
(5 papers)


Letter from Sergeant Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Vierstraat, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, Station House, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning the heavy work the Durham Light Infantry were having to do and commenting that 'this war cannot go on much longer now', 2 July 1916
(4 papers)


Letter from Sergeant Robert Constantine, in the trenches at Kemmel, Ypres, Belgium, to James Constantine, Station House, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, commenting that 'we are in amongst some Australian sappers just now and what a carry on they make with the Geordies, as they call us, they think we are the hardest lot they have ever come across, and sure we have some hard cases in our crush, don't care for anything', and that 'I bet if I get through this campaign safe I'd be a conscientious objector afterwards', 6 August 1916
(2 papers)


Letter from Sergeant Robert Constantine, training in Bazieux Wood, the Somme, France, to James Constantine, Station House, Kenton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, and commenting that they have been moved south 'and then up we go and over the top right into old Fritzy', 22 August 1916
(2 papers)


Letter from Sergeant Robert Constantine, Bazieux Wood, the Somme, France, to James Constantine, Station House, Kenton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, describing the heavy training and bad food, and commenting that 'I am only wishing the war was finished before we go up, but no such luck, never mind I'll just have to take my chance the same as all the other boys' and that 'I am getting properly fed up and sick of the damn job', 4 September 1916
(3 papers)


Two field service postcards from Sergeant Robert Constantine in the trenches of the Somme, France, 12 - 23 September 1916
(2 cards)


Three envelopes, n.d., [1915 - 1916]
(3 envelopes)


Photograph of Private Robert Constantine, 1 October 1914
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 14cm., black and white)


Photograph of Corporal Percy Constantine and Private James Constantine, June 1918
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 13cm., black and white)


Photograph of Driver Percy Constantine, 3rd Battery, 1st Battalion, Northumberland Royal Field Artillery, n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 14cm., black and white)


Photograph of two unidentified brothers of Robert Constantine, and his sister, n.d., [1918]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 7cm., sepia)


Photograph of three unidentified brothers of Robert Constantine, his sister, and his mother, n.d., [1918]
(1 photograph, 7cm. x 9cm., sepia)


Photograph of four unidentified brothers of Robert Constantine, n.d., [1918]
(1 photograph, 10cm. x 8cm., sepia)

75046 Private Arthur COOK (Ref: Cook D/DLI 7/138/1-20)

19th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Enlisted 1 May 1917; died of wounds, 30 September 1918


Notebook of Private A. Cook, containing addresses, lists of kit and a description of the Lewis gun, 1918
(1 volume, card bound)


Memorial card of Private A. Cook, n.d., [1918]
(1 card)


Photograph of Private A. Cook, n.d., [1917 - 1918]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 14cm., black and white)


Photograph of seven unidentified soldiers, including Private A. Cook, top row, far left, n.d., [1917 - 1918]
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Group photograph of soldiers of various regiments, [Reading, Berkshire], n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Group photograph of soldiers of various regiments, n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph, probably of Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, near Poperinghe, Belgium, n.d., [after 1918]
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Drawing of St. Bartholomew's Cemetery, Lijssenthoek, near Poperinghe, Belgium, n.d., [after 1918]
(1 card)


Postcard from [Private] George [Cook, Northumberland Fusiliers] to his mother, n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 postcard)


Postcard from "mother" to [Private] George [Cook, The Northumberland Fusiliers] with a verse entitled "to my dear son at the Front", n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 postcard)


Photograph of Private George William Cook, The Northumberland Fusiliers, n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 14cm., black and white)


Photograph of Private George William Cook, The Northumberland Fusiliers, n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 14cm., black and white)


Embroidered silk postcard 'from [Private] George [Cook, The Northumberland Fusiliers] to father with best love', featuring a design of flowers and national flags and the messages 'To My Dear Father' and 'Sent With Love', n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 postcard)


Embroidered silk postcard, from [Private] George [Cook, The Northumberland Fusiliers] to his mother, featuring a floral design and the messages 'From Your Loving Son' and 'Many Happy Returns', n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 postcard)


Embroidered silk postcard, inscribed to 'Evelyn from Daddy', featuring a design of flowers and British flags and the message 'Kisses from France', n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 postcard)


Embroidered silk postcard, containing birthday greetings 'from your loving girl Mary', featuring a floral design and the message 'Best Love', n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 postcard)


Embroidered silk postcard, featuring a floral design and the messages 'Forget Me Not' and 'A Vous De Tout Coeur', n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 postcard)


Embroidered silk postcard, featuring a floral design and the message 'To The Dear Ones At Home', n.d., [1914 - 1928]
(1 postcard)


Embroidered silk postcard, featuring a floral design and the message 'To My Dear Father', n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 postcard)


Postcard photograph of a cathedral with name obliterated, from W. B[ell] to his wife, Mrs. S. Bell, Store House, Front Street, Sacriston, thanking her for her letter and postal order, 24 September 1917
(1 photograph, 15cm. x 9cm., black and white)

43251 Private George William COOK (Ref: Cook D/DLI 7/139/1-12)

15 Platoon, 'D' Company, 10th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Enlisted Hull, 19 October 1914; killed in action, 24 August 1917


Letters from Private G.W. Cook, British Expeditionary Force, France, to his parents, 31 May and 24 June 1917, and n.d.
(4 papers)


Letter from Second Lieutenant J.S.A. Dennison, British Expeditionary Force, France, to Mrs. Cook informing her of the circumstances of her son's death in the attack on Inverness Copse at Ypres, Belgium, whilst in charge of a Lewis gun team, 6 October 1917
(1 paper)


Letters of condolence from King George V and the Secretary of State for War, sent to Private Cook's family with his memorial scroll, n.d., [c. 1919]
(2 papers, printed)


Letter from the Record Office, York, to Mrs. S.B. Cook, Hull, to accompany the British War Medal conferred on the late Private G.W. Cook, 28 December 1929
(1 paper)


Letter from the Record Office, York, to Mrs. S.B. Cook, to accompany the Victory Medal conferred on the late Private G.W. Cook, 17 August 1921
(1 paper)


Christmas card of the 14th (Light) Division, featuring an illustration of the north east corner of Delville Wood, sent from 'Will' to Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Cook, December 1916
(1 card, printed)


Newspaper cutting reporting the death of Private G.W. Cook, and including his photograph, n.d., [August 1917]
(1 paper, printed)


Photograph of five newly enlisted soldiers, possibly of The East Yorkshire Regiment, at training camp, n.d., [c. 1914 - 1915]
(1 postcard photograph, 8cm. x 13cm., black and white)

253780 Private, later Captain, Herbert Godfrey COOK (Ref: Cook D/DLI 7/140/1-55)

2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Commissioned, 4 December 1942; Lieutenant, 6 June 1943; Captain, May 1946; 217 Company Pioneer Corps, 8 August 1940 - 10 September 1942; pre-Officer Cadet Training Unit course, Wrotham, Kent, 10 September - 30 October 1942; Officer Cadet Training Unit, Beckingham, Lincolnshire, 1 November - 4 December 1942; 213 Company, 2nd Battalion Pioneer Corps, 12 December 1942 - 4 February 1945; British Liberation Army, 21 July 1944 - 4 February 1945; 4 Holding Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 3 May 1945; No. 1 Officer Training Wing, 52 Brigade RANCHI, June 1945; Headquarters 4 British Infantry Brigade, 4 - 7 May 1946; served with 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, South East Asia Command, 6 October 1945 - 12 July 1946, British Liberation Army, India, Singapore and Malaya.


Officer's record of service book of H.G. Cook, 1940 - 1945
(1 booklet)


Cadet record sheet of H.G. Cook, n.d., [1942]
(1 paper)


Record of particulars of officers of Lieutenant H.G. Cook, 26 May 1945
(1 paper)


Army in India identity card of H.G. Cook, 4 June 1945
(1 card)


Note of the issue of a pair of binoculars and a compass from the Quartermaster's store to Lieutenant Cook, 5 February 1945
(1 paper)


Report of a medical examination of H.G. Cook, 4 May 1946
(1 paper)


Certification of vaccination against smallpox of Captain Cook, May 1946
(1 paper)


Certificate for Officers, Other Ranks, Families and Civilians Embarking in Government Vessels or Hired Transport, of Captain H.G. Cook, The Durham Light Infantry, South East Asia Command, 6 May 1946
(1 paper)


Clearance certificate (Officers) of Captain H.G. Cook, Headquarters of 4th British Infantry Brigade, Singapore, 7 May 1946
(2 papers)


Embarkation card from Singapore of Captain H.G. Cook, n.d., [after 7 May 1946]
(1 paper)


Leave certificate, 12 July 1946
(1 paper)


Printed letter from the War Office to Captain H.G. Cook, thanking him for his military service and notifying him that he will be granted the honorary rank of Captain, 17 July 1946
(1 paper)


Statement of pay and allowances of Lieutenant H.G. Cook, June 1945
(1 paper)


Army pay statements of Lieutenant, later Captain, H.G. Cook, July - August, November 1945, January - February, May 1946
(6 papers)


Statements of account with the Imperial Bank of India, Bombay, India, of Lieutenant H.G. Cook, 6 October 1945 - 5 April 1946
(6 papers)


Statement of the Post Office Savings Bank account of Captain H.G. Cook concerning the deposit of his war gratuity, n.d., [1945]
(1 paper)


Paymaster's advice of emoluments issued concerning army pay to Captain H.G. Cook, January, June - August 1946
(5 papers)


Letter from [S.D. Michelow], 67A Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, to Lieutenant H.G. Cook, The Durham Light Infantry, No. 1 Young Officer's Training Wing, 52 Infantry Brigade, India Command, enclosing a receipt for an insurance premium from the United Scottish Insurance Company, London, 1 August 1945
(2 papers)


Bill from the Great Northern Station Hotel, Kings Cross, London, to Captain Cook, 10 - 11 June 1946
(1 paper)


Notes from Barclays Bank Limited, Seaham, advising [H.G. Cook] of his latest credit balance, 5 July and 11 September 1946
(2 papers)


Income tax form of Captain H.G. Cook, 20 August 1946
(1 paper)


Memorandum from the Army Pay Office, (Officers' Accounts), Stockport Road, Manchester, Lancashire, to Captain H.G. Cook, concerning the final adjustment of his Indian and Imperial account, 22 August 1946
(1 paper)


Cheque book of the Imperial Bank of India, n.d., [1945 - 1946]
(1 cheque book)


Diary of Lieutenant H.G. Cook, 1944
(1 volume, leather bound)


Letters from Private Herbert Cook, Hookwood Camp, Surrey, later Bletchingley, Surrey, to his wife, concerning life in camp, leave, his attempts to get a commission and their wedding [1937], 21 February 1941 - [August] 1942
(69 papers)


Letters from Private, later Lieutenant, Herbert Cook, Wrotham Camp, Kent, later India Command, to his wife, concerning life in camp and training, 3 September 1942 - 30 September 1945
(56 papers)


Telegram from H. Cook, 1 Young Officers' Training Wing, 52 Infantry Brigade, India Command, to Mrs. H. Cook, 4 Williams Terrace, [Ryhope], Sunderland, 8 July 1945
(1 paper)


Field message book (blank), n.d., [1942 - 1945]
(1 volume, card bound)


Leaflet concerning Regimental and Old Comrades Associations, published by the War Office, February 1946
(1 paper)


National Registration identity card of Herbert G. Cook, 18 June 1946
(1 card)


National Registration identity card of Margaret A. Cook, 28 May 1946
(1 card)


Clothing coupons of Margaret A. Cook, 1943 - 1944
(3 papers)


Child clothing coupons, 1944 - 1945
(4 papers)


The Straits Times, 'Malaya's leading newspaper', 5 December 1945
(1 paper, printed)


Programme for the Light-Heavy Weight and Heavy-Weight Malayan [Boxing] Championship, Singapore, 17 February 1946
(1 paper)


Programme of an E.N.S.A. [Entertainment National Services Association] concert of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in Singapore, 31 March 1946
(1 paper)


Menu, signed, of the wedding reception of Miss Janine Cèlestin and Mr. Marcel Louveau, 18 November 1944
(1 card)


Entrance ticket to a ball, 3 November [1942 - 1946]
(1 paper)


Bank note of 20 Belgian francs, 1943
(1 paper)


Envelopes addressed to Lieutenant, later Captain, H.G. Cook, 30 April - 23 August 1946
(7 envelopes)


Photograph of Herbert Cook in Belgium, December 1944
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of public buildings in Belgium, December 1944
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of public buildings in Belgium, December 1944
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of an unidentified officer seated reading a book and smoking a cigarette, n.d. [1939 - 1945]
(1 photograph, 13m. x 8.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of two officers in the grounds of a house with a dog on a lawn, n.d. [1939 - 1945]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 65cm., black and white)


Group photograph of unidentified officers outside a building, n.d. [1935 - 1945]
(1 photograph, 21cm. x 16cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of unidentified officers, n.d. [1939 - 1945]
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of two officers lighting cigarettes, n.d. [1939 - 1945]
(1 photograph, 13cm. x 8.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a soldier speaking at a gathering of soldiers and representatives of countries, including Britain, n.d. [1945]
(1 photograph, 16cm. x 11cm., black and white)


Photograph of three officers, one Chinese, taking a salute, n.d. [1945]
(1 photograph, 16cm. x 11cm., black and white)


Photograph of three soldiers in a dug-out, n.d., [1939 - 1945]
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a soldier standing against a stone urn with a yardstick, n.d. [1939 - 1945]
(1 photograph, 5.5cm. 8.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of three soldiers, n.d. [1939 - 1945]
(1 photograph, 4.5cm. x 5.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of the front façade of an unidentified building in winter, n.d. [1939 - 1945]
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 5.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a stone unicorn on the ledge of a building with an oil drum on the roof, n.d. [1939 - 1945]
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 5.5cm., black and white)

253780 Private, later Captain, Herbert Godfrey COOK (Ref: Cook D/DLI 7/140/56-65)

Additional records


Air letter from Lieutenant Herbert G. Cook, Durham Light Infantry, No. 2 Wing, Base Reinforcement Camp, Nasik Road, c/o India Command, India, to his wife Peggie Cook, 4 Williams Terrace, Ryhope, Sunderland, concerning his arrival in India, prior to a move for jungle training, 27 May 1945
(1 paper)


Air letter from Lieutenant Herbert G. Cook, Durham Light Infantry, Draft R.P.G.H.N., c/o India Command, India, to his wife, Peggie Cook, 4 Williams Terrace, Ryhope, Sunderland, concerning unfavourable impressions of the country and climate, 29 May 1945
(1 paper)


Air letter from Lieutenant Herbert G. Cook, Durham Light Infantry, Draft R.P.G.H.N., c/o India Command, India, to his wife Peggie Cook, 4 Williams Terrace, Ryhope, Sunderland, concerning his hopes for demobilisation, a haircut by an Indian barber, the 'army of hangers-on' providing services in camp, and a jacket made by the camp tailor, 7 June 1945
(1 paper)


Air letter from Lieutenant Herbert G. Cook, Durham Light Infantry, No. 1 Young Officers Training Wing, 52nd Infantry Brigade, India, to his wife, Peggie Cook, 4 Williams Terrace, Ryhope, Sunderland, concerning a journey of almost one thousand miles to the other side of India, for a three week course of jungle training, and uncertainty about his next destination, 6 July 1945
(1 paper)


Air letter from Lieutenant Herbert G. Cook, Durham Light Infantry, No. 1 Young Officers Training Wing, 52nd Infantry Brigade, India Command, India, to his wife Peggie Cook, 4 Williams Terrace, Ryhope, Sunderland, concerning banking arrangements for his army pay, 9 July 1945
(1 paper)


Air letter from Lieutenant Herbert G. Cook, Durham Light Infantry, No. 1 Young Officers Training Wing, 52nd Infantry Brigade, India Command, India, to his wife Peggie Cook, 4 Williams Terrace, Ryhope, Sunderland, concerning a new posting to the Twelfth Army in Burma (now Myanmar); the monsoon rains; a comic football match between officers and sergeants; and a mud battle between the Australian officers outside the mess, 16 August 1945
(1 paper)


Air letter from Lieutenant Herbert G. Cook, Durham Light Infantry, attached 7th Battalion, Worcester Regiment, South East Asia Command, to his wife Peggie Cook, 4 Williams Terrace, Ryhope, Sunderland, concerning his posting away from the jungle school to a battalion, and a journey of 1,200 miles; news of army colleagues; the cessation of unit censorship, and prospects of moving again shortly, 14 September 1945
(1 paper)


Air letter from Lieutenant Herbert G. Cook, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 2nd Division, Poona, India, to his wife Peggie Cook, 4 Williams Terrace, Ryhope, Sunderland, concerning his move to another unit, which has a full complement of officers, the majority from Durham and Northumberland, but no men; the number of clubs in Poona, and adapting to Light Infantry drill, 7 October 1945
(1 paper)


Letter from Lieutenant Herbert G. Cook, 165 Officer Training Unit, 'B' Company, Dunbar, East Lothian, to his wife Peggie Cook, 4 Williams Terrace, Ryhope, Sunderland, concerning his sudden return to England, following his selection at No. 21 W.O.S.B. [War Office Selection Board] at Dendermonde, Belgium, as an officer suitable for training for infantry, and the commencement of a two month training course in Scotland, n.d. [October - November 1945]
(2 papers)


Photograph of a British officer reading out an announcement from a sheet of paper, in front of a microphone, possibly taken in Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [1939 - 1945]
(1 photograph 16 cm. x 11 cm., black and white)

4457252 Private John W. COOK (Ref: Cook D/DLI 7/141/1)

9th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born County Durham; residence West Hartlepool; Prisoner of War no. 34693, Stalag VIII B, Germany; of Burn House, Wingate; died, 20 April 1945.


Photograph of four soldiers in khaki dress, possibly of a regular battalion of The Durham Light Infantry, including one marked as possibly J.W. Cook, n.d. [1930s]
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 9cm., black and white)

4447798 Corporal James Jobson COOPER (Ref: Cooper D/DLI 7/142/1-225)

2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Enlisted, 4 October 1929; Lance-Corporal and Signaller from 1930; joined 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, in India, 1931; served in India 7 years 5 months; left as Corporal; Second World War, rejoined, fought in France until Dunkirk, then to India; left army as Colour-Sergeant, 17 January 1946


Diet sheet for Christmas Day, Headquarters Wing, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1936
(1 paper)


Group photograph of officers and soldiers of The Durham Light Infantry, including James Cooper, second from left on back row, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 25cm. x 19cm., black and white, card mounted)


Group photograph of officers and soldiers of Headquarters Wing athletic team, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, India, 1935
(1 photograph, 29cm. x 21cm., black and white, card mounted)


Group photograph of the athletic team of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, at Bombay District Sports, Mhow, India, 1936 Front row: Private Redpath; Private Kidney; Sergeant Catterson; Lieutenant Roberts; Lieutenant De Robeck; Lieutenant Gibbs Kennett; Second Lieutenant Keith; Sergeant Metcalf; Corporal Newton; Signaller Cooper; Bugler Bell Second row: Lance-Corporal Robson; Lance-Corporal Quinn; Lance-Corporal Sheridan; Lance-Corporal O' Neil; Private Barritt; Private Samuels; Private Walmsley; Private Shawcroft; Lance-Corporal Todd; Lance-Corporal Quinn Third row Private Hall 31; Lance-Corporal Wright; Boy Crawford; Bugler Crawford; Lance-Corporal Robinson; Lance-Corporal Galton; Private Newlove; Lance-Corporal Alderson; Private Simpson; Signaller Berry; Private Compardo Fourth row: Private Hall 34; Lance-Corporal Harrison; Lance-Corporal Howes; Lance-Corporal Killoran; Private Venables; Lance-Corporal Coates; Private Brown; Private Muldoon; Private Friberg; Lance-Corporal Spencer Back row: Private Willis; Private Gunn; Private Bell; Lance-Corporal Brown
(1 photograph, 29cm. x 23cm., black and white, card mounted)


Photograph of soldiers on a physical training course performing a gymnastic display, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers using a vaulting horse in a gymnastic display, in D/DLI 7/142/5, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers using parallel bars in a gymnastic display, as D/DLI 7/142/5, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers vaulting over a wooden horse, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers standing beside, and on, a railway train, one holding a sign 'T[erritorial] A[rmy] Cup', and endorsed 'some of the athletes', n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a mess hall interior with Christmas decorations and sign 'A Merry Christmas to Lieutenant-Colonel J.O.C. Hasted, D.S.O., and all officers, n.d., [1936]
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a soldier lying on a camp bed inside a tent, endorsed 'Christmas - how to spend an ideal Xmas, E.H.', n.d. , [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers holding poultry, endorsed ' part of our Christmas dinner', n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Private Miller Ashington', n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Sig[naller] Bellis taken on the roof of our bungalow', n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of two soldiers, endorsed 'Lance-Corporal Donald, Guardroom', n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Sig[naller] Gal[ ]', standing on the roof of a bungalow, 26 November 1933
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of Private Hepple standing in front of a tree, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of Private George Hochy in civilian dress, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Private Laidlaw' standing in front of a tree, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Private Long and [dog] Nell', seated behind 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, emblem, n.d., [1919 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Private Parker and Corporal [possibly Bills]', seated on steps, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Private Redpath on sentry go', marked with other soldiers and stacked rifles, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Privates Redpath, A., married, centre, Redpath, C., left, and Private Carpenter, right', n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Privates Redpath, A., married, centre, Redpath, C., left, and Private Carpenter, right', n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., hand coloured)


Photograph of 'Private Robinson and [dog] Tinker', n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of the 'boys who are on the gun cadre with me, right to left, Lance-Corporals Rodham, Nicholson and Armstrong', n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Privates Simpson, right, and McCarthy, left', n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Private Woodall, one of my pals', standing on slope in front of a tree, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of six soldiers, 'some of the Sig[naller]s', n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'The Durham Light Infantry Band on Jubilee Day Service', n.d., [6 May 1935]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers with musical instruments, seated on ground, inscribed 'Bandsman Jackson in front, The Bank, halfway halt', n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers, possibly bandsmen, one raising his hat, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers playing cricket, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 5.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of horse racing, in an unidentified location, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldier sitting in a garden, inscribed 'For a walk in Barrackpore Park', India, n.d., [c. 1930 - 1934]
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of three soldiers standing outside tents, inscribed 'Our last night at Barrackpore', India, n.d., [c. 1930 - 1934]
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers in fancy dress, inscribed 'Comic footballers at the Cooperage Ground, Bombay, India, in aid of Jubilee Day fund', n.d., [1935]
(1 photograph, 10cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'King George's memorial [statue], Bombay', India, n.d., [c. 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a statue of King George V, Bombay, India, n.d., [after 1936]
(1 photograph, 7cm. x 11cm., black and white)


Photograph of a statue of the Prince of Wales, Bombay, India, n.d., [1930s]
(1 photograph, 7cm. x 11cm., black and white)


Photograph of the Prince of Wales Museum, Bombay, India, n.d., [1930s]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of statue and fountain, inscribed 'Flora Fountain, Bombay, India', n.d., [c. 1934 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 7cm. x 11.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'the first picture hall I went to at Bombay, India, (the Regal)', n.d.
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of The Times of India Office, Bombay, India, n.d., [c. 1934 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'B.B.C.I.Rly.' Offices, Bombay, India, n.d., [c. 1934 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of G[eneral] P[ost] O[ffice], Bombay, India, n.d., [c. 1934 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a municipal building, Bombay, India, n.d., [c. 1934 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of a municipal office, Bombay, India, n.d., [c. 1934 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Hornby Road, Bombay', India, n.d., [c. 1934 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11.5cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph of street and buildings, inscribed 'Gateway of India, Bombay, India', n.d., [c. 1934 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph of [Breach Candy] swimming bath, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph of [Breach Candy] swimming bath, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a monument in Calcutta, India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of monument in Calcutta, India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 11cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'a government building, Calcutta', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph of a street and buildings in Calcutta, India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 11cm., black and white)


Photograph of the Effingham and two other boats in Calcutta docks, India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 10.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a naval ship, inscribed 'this was taken in Calcutta docks', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of an angel statue viewed through an archway, 'Cawnpore Well, a close up view from the outside', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 7cm. x 11cm., black and white)


Photograph of an angel statue viewed through an archway, 'Cawnpore Well, a close up view from the outside', India,n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph view over countryside showing a mountain road and buildings, inscribed "Bottle neck, Chakrata", India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a building in 'Darjeeling damaged by earthquake', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of Darjeeling railway station, India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'the Capitol Theatre, Darjeeling', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 11cm., black and white)


Photograph of a 'Taxi rank, Darjeeling', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph of a roof top view over houses, described as 'on way up to Darj[eeling]' n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a roof top view over Darjeeling, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 11cm., black and white)


Photograph of Ghoom railway station, described as 'a station we pass through just before we reach Darj[eeling]', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph rooftop view of the mountain, Kanchinjunga, Nepal, and Darj[eeling], India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph view of 'Kichinjunga mountain by night', Darjeeling, India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of mountains near 'Darjeeling' n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 10.5cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers with semaphore flags, described as 'Signal section on semaphore drill, Deolali', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers sitting on a ramp up to a building, described as 'some of the boys of the Sig[nal]s before parade, Deolali', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers beside railway line, 'dinner on the way to Deolali', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a building with several Indian people in the square, in front, some are bathing or washing clothes in the river, described as 'Nasik (near our camp) Deolali', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph of a roof-top view over buildings and countryside, described as Deolali 'part of the Camp', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of countryside and railway lines in 'the wilds of Deolali', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph of road leading to arched 'Gateway to Dam, Lake Beale, Deolali', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of water rushing through bridge over river at 'Lake Beale, Deolali', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of two soldiers and an Indian man standing in 'Gateway over Dhama Dam, Lake Beale', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of two soldiers seated in front of notice referring to the road over the Lake Beale Dam, Deolali, India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of a view across Lake Beale, Deolali, India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm, black and white)


Photograph of soldiers sitting on a river bank with horses and carts, described as 'Crossing the Dhorna River', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of soldiers sitting on steps and standing on a veranda, described as 'Det. Barrackroom and some of the Bs, Ishapore', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldier standing behind 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, emblem, described as 'Private Shotton, Ishapore', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of Indian fisherman and net, Ishapore, India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 5.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a sea plane at 'Ishapore', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Church of England, Jallapahar', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 11cm., black and white)


Photograph of a rooftop view over buildings and countryside, described as 'Kasauli Hill Station, India', n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of gateways with welcome messages, Khulna flag march, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of the 'Clock Tower, Lahore', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a road and a town in the background, described as 'between Darjeeling and Lebong', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph of a road with a car and buildings, 'Road leading from Lebong to Darj[eeling]', India, n.d., [1929 - 1936]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of buildings with structural damage, described as 'Officers Mess, Lebong, India, (earthquake)', n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of building with structural damage, described as 'Lebong Church', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a soldier walking past a tree, 'Lebong', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a soldier and Indian man in the hills near Lebong, India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Private J. Smith, M[achine] G[un] Co[mpan]y, Midnapore', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 5.5cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of Private Storey, 'A' Company, Midnapore, India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 5.5cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of two soldiers inside a tent, described as 'an exposure, Privates Sugden and Wilson lying, Midnapore', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 5.5cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of a soldier kneeling, 'Ghandi Dent, Midnapore, Machine Gun Company', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of three soldiers in towels, 'going for a wash, Midnapore', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 5.5cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of soldiers sitting outside tent, described as 'tea party, Midnapore', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 5.5cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of soldiers sitting outside tent, described as 'tea party, Midnapore', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 5.5cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of soldiers on guard duty, 'Guard mounting in serge, Midnapore', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of soldiers on guard duty, 'Guard mounting in serge, Midnapore', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of soldiers on guard duty, [Midnapore], India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a cinema, inscribed 'Midnapore Talkies, Ha Ha', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a cinema, inscribed 'Midnapore Talkies, Ha Ha', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Barrack, Mhow', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of four soldiers with field artillery gun, described as 'Mhow 8th Brigade', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers on horseback and field artillery guns, described as '8th Brigade, Mhow', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers at a show jumping event, described as '8th Brigade (jumping), Mhow', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of the 'Church of England, Mhow C.I.', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of entrance gate to Razmak brigade barracks, India, n.d., [1929 - 1930]
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of Razmak Camp with mountains in the background, India, n.d., [1929 - 1930]
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a castellated tower with sign '95AC' surrounded by barbed wire fencing, [Razmak], India, n.d., [1929 - 1930]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a castellated guard post with two soldiers [possibly Razmak], India, n.d., [1929 - 1930]
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 11cm., black and white)


Photograph view over river, 'Bridge on way to Razmak', India, n.d., [1929 - 1930]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph view over countryside through barbed wire fence, [Razmak], India, n.d., [1929 - 1930]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of rooftop view of buildings and countryside, 'Solan', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of three soldiers on 'Manjitar Bridge, Tista Valley', India, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of Evans, Fraser and Company, Drapers and Outfitters store, unidentified location [India], n.d.
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of [Afghan] church, n.d.
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of a statue of Hardinge of Penshurst, Viceroy and Governor General of India, 1910 - 1916, India, n.d., [early 20th c.]
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of a statue of a woman on a wall, with a memorial stone at its base, n.d., [after 1918]
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of a street and buildings including the Madan Theatre, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a church, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm)


Photograph of a large public building, 'Shanghai', China, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph view across a lawn towards a large four storey building, 'Shanghai Park', China, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a ship, 'Destroyer, [Yangzepoo] River', China, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of building on a hilltop with crowds lining the route, 'Palace of Tibet', China, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph of army lorries on a road through a village, inscribed 'these are the kind of lorries we used to be conveyed to the riots in (nets on so that they couldn't hit the troops with stones or bottles etc.)', n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers at a camp with rifles stacked, and a convoy of army vehicles on road, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a view over countryside and mountain roads, with a convoy of vehicles, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers and Indian men clearing rubble from buildings damaged by earthquake, inscribed '[300?] were rescued at this place and 100 are still in it', n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Postcard photograph of 8 Company 'Medley maniacs', n.d.
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers on a parade ground, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers marching off a parade ground, n.d.
(1 photograph, 13cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of 'Inside of the barrack room (inspection)', n.d.
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers marching along a road, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., hand-coloured)


Photograph of a roadway and buildings with soldiers and horses, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers walking towards a fort, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph view over an army camp of tents, with buildings at the right in the background, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph, possibly, of an army lookout post, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers and mules crossing a river, n.d.
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers crossing a river on foot, n.d.
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers, tents and buildings with mountains in the background, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers, with guns and kit, in field, n.d.
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of an unidentified building with a soldier on guard duty, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of buildings with a soldier on guard in front, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of two soldiers standing outside a tent, inscribed 'on guard', n.d.
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a soldier with field guns mounted on trailers, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers standing in front of building, with guns and flag, n.d.
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers sitting on a mound of stones, with corrugated iron structure in background, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers digging a trench, with brick buildings in background, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers marching through a town, with crowds lining the streets, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers and an Indian man, called Sayaval, standing behind 'our char wallah', 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of soldiers standing behind the site of 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, emblem, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 5.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a building with the emblem of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, on the lawn in front, n.d.
(1 photograph, 10.5cm. x6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of Durham Light Infantry Signals emblem on the ground, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of an open area, and Durham Light Infantry buildings, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Group photograph of soldiers, n.d.
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers standing in front of tent for kit inspection, inscribed '23 wanted', n.d.
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 5.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a soldier with a mule in front of stables n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of four soldiers sitting beside tents in camp, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers and a train in a railway station, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers 'playing housie-housie on the veranda', n.d.
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers, not in full uniform, seated on a verandah, n.d.
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of seven soldiers on the steps of a verandah, with one soldier leaning against a post, n.d.
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of soldiers, not in full uniform, in an unidentified location, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of seven soldiers, not in full uniform, and a dog, inscribed 'taken in our platoon garden', n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers in camp, not in full uniform, and an Indian boy, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of soldiers, one marked 'Tulip', n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a soldier standing beside a tent, n.d.
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a soldier with towel around his shoulders, n.d.
(1 photograph, 5.5cm. x 8.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a soldier standing on a mountainside, n.d.
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 11cm., black and white)


Photograph of an unidentified soldier, n.d.
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of an unidentified lance-corporal, n.d.
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of a soldier and two dogs, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of three soldiers, two seated on a bench, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of two soldiers, n.d.
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of three soldiers standing in a camp, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of four soldiers, one dressed in a sari, n.d.
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of soldiers, n.d.
(1 photograph, 7cm. x 4.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers and two Indian men, standing round a table preparing food, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 5.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a soldier with Indian people, inscribed 'In the bazaar', n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of men, possibly soldiers, in civilian dress, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of men, possibly soldiers, in civilian dress, with boy and a perambulator in the background, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of an Indian soldier with gun, and placard round his neck, n.d.
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 11cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of Indian men standing behind the benches, possibly, of a canteen, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a railway train and Indian men, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of Indian people sitting and standing by tree, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a railway train, car and Indian men, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph view across a lawn, with buildings in background, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of an open area, with buildings and trees in background, in an unidentified location, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a sports field, with a building in background, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph of a street and buildings, in an unidentified location, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a gatehouse, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph of a round stone tower, n.d.
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 11cm., black and white)


Photograph of an unidentified building, possibly a temple or a tomb, n.d.
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 11cm., black and white)


Photograph of a building, possibly a temple, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of rooftop view over buildings, in an unidentified location, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a mountain road, n.d.
(1 photograph, 7cm. x 11cm., black and white)


Photograph of a flock of vultures having a meal, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of flock of vultures, and dogs, having a meal, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of a view over countryside with a sign saying 'No Man's Land', n,d,
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of an unidentified steamship with four funnels, and two tug boats alongside, n.d.
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of ships in harbour, n.d.
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a view across a river with two paddle steamers, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph of an unidentified ship with a boat in the foreground, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of a ship with two boats in the foreground, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of two boats carrying soldiers, n.d.
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of view over a town with ships in harbour, n.d.
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of an aeroplane, and soldiers, in a field, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of clouds with an aeroplane in the distance, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 5.5cm., black and white)


Photograph looking along the line of trenches of the German Front Line, n.d., [after 1918]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of trenches with a sign reading 'German lines April 9 1917', endorsed 'German Front Lines', n.d., [after 1918]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of trenches with a sign reading 'Canadian Front Line', n.d., [after 1918]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph inside the trenches of the Canadian Front Line, showing the parapet and look out post, n.d., [after 1918]
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of a Canadian dugout on the Western Front, n.d., [after 1918]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 7cm., black and white)


Photograph view over trenches inscribed 'General view of [Canadian Trenches] from rear', n.d., [after 1918]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of gun emplacements, in an unidentified location on the Western Front, n.d., [after 1918]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of guardpost, and bell on tripod stand, with the inscription 'in memory 1914 - 1918', n.d.
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph showing concrete-lined walls and an inscription in French and English, reading 'Entrance to pass: (underground)', n.d., [after 1918]
(1 photograph, 6.5cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of a trench and an entrance to an underground passage, n.d., [after 1918]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6.5cm., black and white)


Studio photograph of unidentified man in civilian dress, n.d., [early 20th c.]
(1 photograph, 4.5cm. x 9cm., black and white)

155292/202897 Private Alfred COOPER (Ref: Cooper D/DLI 7/851/1)

15th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Joined the Army June 1916; served in The Durham Light Infantry, the Machine Gun Corps and the Army Reserve; wounded once during the First World War


Certificate of transfer to Class W, Army Reserve, of Private Alfred Cooper, having served in the Army Reserve, The Durham Light Infantry and the Machine Gun Corps, Westminster, London, 12 June 1918
(1 paper)

Second Lieutenant Charles Clarence CORBETT (Ref: Corbett D/DLI 7/852/1)

2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry


Photograph of the grave of Second Lieutenant Charles Clarence Corbett, [2nd Battalion] The Durham Light Infantry, who died at Mhow, India, on 21 January 1896, aged 22, n.d. [1896]
(1 photograph, 10 cm. x 17 cm., black and white, defective)

[ ] Thomas Stubbs CORKIN (Ref: Corkin D/DLI 7/853/1-4)

The Durham Light Infantry


Postcard photograph of Durham City Harriers, 1911
(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white)


Postcard photograph of men in civilian dress lined up on the racecourse, Durham, possibly for enlistment in the 18th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [1914]
(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white)


Postcard photograph of an unidentified platoon of The Durham Light Infantry, outside a wooden hut, numbered 'C5', n.d. [1914 - 1915]
(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white)


Postcard photograph of an unidentified group of soldiers of The Durham Light Infantry, outside a wooden hut, n.d. [ c.1914 - 1915]
(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white)

18/242 Private Arthur Henry CORNER (Ref: Corner D/DLI 7/143/1)

18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born Coundon; residence Dean Bank, Ferryhill; enlisted Spennymoor; died of wounds at home,10 July 1916.


Diary of Private A.H. Corner, 28 December 1915 - 28 March 1916
(1 volume, card bound)

Edward Thomas COTMAN (Ref: Cotman D/DLI 7/144/1)

The Durham Light Infantry


Photograph of Edward Thomas Cotman, n.d.
(1 photograph, 40cm. x 50cm., black and white, card mounted)

Lieutenant Thomas Edward COULSON, M.C. (Ref: Coulson D/DLI 7/854/1-4)

9th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Mentioned in dispatches, London Gazette 4 January 1917; awarded the Military Cross for distinguished services in the field, London Gazette 10 June 1920.


Copy letter from Lieutenant-Colonel Roland Bradford, 9th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry to T.J. Coulson, describing the wounding and capture of Second Lieutenant Coulson in the attack on enemy positions near Warlencourt, France, on 5 November, 15 November 1916
(1 paper, typescript)


Copy letter from Lieutenant-Colonel Roland Bradford to Rev. G. D'Eath, vicar of Greenside, Ryton, concerning the wounding of Second Lieutenant Coulson, who was either killed or taken prisoner during the German counter-attack on the evening of 5 November, and paying tribute to Coulson's qualities as a soldier, 27 November 1916
(1 paper, typescript)


Copy letter from Colonel Roland Bradford to Second Lieutenant Coulson, concerning the confirmation that Coulson was alive and a prisoner and expressing thanks for the latter's loyal support, 14 January 1917
(1 paper, typescript)


Copy letter from Colonel Roland Bradford to T.J. Coulson concerning the news that Second Lieutenant Coulson was alive, and mentioned in dispatches, 14 January 1917
(1 paper, typescript)

4454701 Corporal Walter Lawrence COULTHARD (Ref: Coulthard D/DLI 7/145/1-2)

8th Battalion, later 11th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry


'Welcome Home' certificate, presented by the City of Durham to W.L. Coulthard, 1945
(1 card, colour printed)


Photograph of Corporal W.L. Coulthard, n.d., [1939 - 1945]
(1 photograph, 7.7 cm. x 12.7 cm., black and white)

275379 Private James Brown COUPLAND (Ref: Coupland D/DLI 7/146/1-2)

7th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry


Certificate of honourable discharge of Private James B. Coupland, who was disabled in the Great War, 19 February 1919
(1 card, 48cm. x 33cm.)


Certificate of honour, awarded to James Brown Coupland, 7th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, by the Citizens of Sunderland, in recognition of his service in the First World War, October 1919
(1 card, 46cm. x 33cm., coloured)

8/1610 Private Thomas COXFORD (Ref: Coxford D/DLI 7/147/1-30)

8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born New Herrington, 25 October 1891; enlisted, 21 March 1911; served British Expeditionary Force, 19 April 1915 - 24 May 1916, and home service to 30 June 1916; taken prisoner of war, April 1915; in Ohrdruf Camp, Germany; discharged physically unfit, 7 August 1916; re-enlisted Houghton-le-Spring, 15 June 1920; discharged, 14 June 1921


Certified copy birth certificate of Thomas Coxford, son of William and Isabella Coxford, of New Herrington, 25 October 1891; copy made, 18 January 1912
(1 paper)


Certified copy death certificate of Thomas Coxford, Sunderland, 19 September 1947; copy made 20 October 1947
(1 paper)


Certificate of discharge of 1610 Private T. Coxford as no longer physically fit for war service, 7 August 1916
(1 paper)


Character certificate of Private T. Coxford, 31 October 1916
(1 paper)


Certificate of the award of the War Badge to Thomas Coxford, 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 21 December 1916
(1 card)


Certificate of discharge of 4437865 Lance-Corporal Thomas Coxford, 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 14 June 1921
(1 card)


Field service postcard from Private T. Coxford to Miss E. Patrick, 5 Rainton Street, Old Penshaw, 24 April 1915
(1 card)


Letter from the Territorial Force Record Office, York, to Mrs. Reed, 1 Beatrice Terrace, Shiney Row, notifying her of the death of Private Thomas Coxford, killed in action on 26 April 1915, 25 May 1915
(1 paper)


Telegram from the War Office, London, to [Mrs.] Reed, reporting Private Coxford killed in action on 26 April, 26 May 1915
(1 paper)


Message from Lord Kitchener to Mrs. Reed conveying the sympathy of King George V and Queen Mary, n.d. [1915]
(1 paper, printed)


Letter from the Territorial Forces Record Office, York, to Mrs. Reed, 1 Beatrice Terrace, Shiney Row, informing her that Private Thomas Coxford, 1/8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, has been taken prisoner and is interned in S.K.S. St. Roulers, 15 July 1915
(1 paper)


Letter from 2776 Private W. Amett, 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Ward L, 3rd General Hospital, Wandsworth, London, to Mrs. Reed, informing her that he was in hospital in Germany with 'Tot', who was wounded twice in the leg and once in the shoulder, and is now recovering as a prisoner of war at Ohrdruf, Germany, 29 August 1915
(1 paper)


Postcard from the British section of the Aid Office for Prisoners of War, Berne, Switzerland, to Private T. Coxford, Ohrdruf Prisoner of War Camp Hospital, Germany, advising of the despatch of a parcel of bread, 31 August 1915
(1 card)


Letter from J.D. McMillan, Trainmaster, Grand Trunk Railway, Lindsay, Ontario, Canada, to Private T. Coxford, 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Ohrdruf Camp, Germany, advising of the despatch of a food parcel from his 'Canadian friends', 24 February 1916
(2 papers)


Postcard from 45853 Private Robert Smith, 'D' Company, 14 Platoon, 2/4th Battalion, The Yorkshire and Lancaster Regiment, British Expeditionary Force, France, to T. Coxford, 42 Eden Terrace, Shiney Row, Fencehouses, sending news while he is out of the line for a rest, 3 December 1917
(1 card)


Letter from Miss Diana Gallotte, 6428 Hamilton Street, Montreal, Free Canada, to Tommy [Coxford] asking whether he would like to correspond with her as a pen-pal, 1 March n.y.
(2 papers)


Newspaper cutting containing a photograph of Private Thomas Coxford, 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, of Shiney Row, prisoner of war, n.d. [1916]
(1 paper)


Poem entitled 'City Battalion, 6th Northumberland Fusiliers' commemorating an action on 26 April [1915] which reduced a force of 1,100 to 180, composed by Private Armstrong, discharged from 2nd Battalion, Tyneside Irish, and sold for 1d. each to provide cigarettes for the City Battalion volunteers still fighting, n.d. [1915]
(1 paper, printed)


Photograph of two men in civilian dress, including Thomas Coxford, seated, n.d. [c.1914 - 1916]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 13cm., black and white)


Photograph of Thomas Coxford and his wife and child, n.d. [1920s]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 13cm., black and white)


Photograph of ten soldiers of the 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, in full dress, probably in Shiney Row, before departure for France, n.d., [1914 - 1915]
(1 photograph, 13cm., x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of twelve soldiers, probably of 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, in service dress, n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 photograph, 13cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of a soldier, probably Thomas Coxford, in a hospital bed, n.d. [1915]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of prisoners of war, standing in snow, sent by Private T. Coxford, British Prisoner of War, Ohrdruf, Saxony, Germany, n.d., [1915 - 1916]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 13cm., black and white)


Photograph of two unidentified prisoners of war, n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 13cm., black and white)


Photograph of [?8064] Private T. Tweddle, South Wales Borderers, British Prisoner of War, No. 878, Company No. 8, Camp No. 2, Ohrdruf, Germany, sent to Thomas Coxford, 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, England, n.d., [c. 1916]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 15cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of prisoners of war at Ohrdruf Camp, Germany, n.d., [c. 1915 - 1916]
(1 photograph, 12cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Group photograph of prisoners of war, of various nationalities, at Ohrdruf Camp, Germany, n.d., [c. 1915 - 1916]
(1 photograph, 12cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph taken at the end of a boxing match at Ohrdruf Prisoner of War Camp, Germany, between Bell of Britain, and Caillon of France, n.d., [1915 - 1916]
(1 photograph, 13cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of two soldiers, probably on active service, n.d., [1914 - 1918]
(1 photograph, 8cm. x 13cm., black and white)

25333 Private John Thomas COYNE (Ref: Coyne D/DLI 7/148/1-2)

2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born in South Shields; wife Sarah; home address, 12 Wilson Street, Teams, Gateshead; enlisted Teams; killed in action, aged 31 years, 4 August 1918


Memorial scroll to Private J.T. Coyne, commemorated at Nine Elms (Poperinghe) British Military Cemetery, Belgium, n.d., [post 1918]
(1 paper, printed)


Memorial scroll to Private J.T. Coyne, commemorated at Bedford House British Cemetery, near Ypres, Belgium, n.d., [post 1918]
(1 paper, printed)