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D6605 - William Bertram Weston of Chaddesden (1892-c1963), Lance Corporal, 7th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry - 1911-1950
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D6605
Title
William Bertram Weston of Chaddesden (1892-c1963), Lance Corporal, 7th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Date
1911-1950
Description
First World War Papers
World War I diary written while on active service, letters, and service papers. The 61st Brigade played a major part in the Battle of the Somme by capturing Guillemont in September 1916. This is commemorated in the speech contained in these papers by the Earl of Cavan. The diary written by Willliam Weston vividly depicts the life of an ordinary soldier in the trenches during this period while the other papers record his military career in a more official context.
Extent
11 items
Level
Fonds
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator
William Bertram Weston of Chaddesden (1892-c1963), Lance Corporal, 7th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Administrative History
William Bertram Weston was a Lance-Corporal in the 7th (Service) Battalion Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry during the First World War, which was part of the 61st Infantry Brigade.
Custodial History
These papers were deposited in Derbyshire Record Office in May 2006.
Organisation Sub-Type
Military personnel
Term
First World War (1914-1918)
Diaries
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Type
Derby
Chaddesden
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