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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8529/1/8
TitleTelegrams and letters of condolence following the death of Jerry Garnett of gastroenteritis during the Gallipoli campaign
Date1915-2010
DescriptionContains a photograph of Jerry Garnett and photograph of his grave. Also includes a letter from Vera Brittain sent from St George's Hospital, Malta 30 November 1916, to Jerry Garnett's mother. The letter describes visiting the grave and its setting. There is also a letter from Vera Brittain’s daughter, Shirley Williams, writing to a grandchild of Nancy Garnett thanking them for sending her a copy of her mother’s letter. There is also a telegram of condolence telegram sent on behalf of the King and Queen.
Extent1 file
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorGarrnett and Spafford families of Buxton
Access CategoryOPEN
FormatDocument
Photographic
TermMilitary personnel
First World War (1914-1918)
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