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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1091/A/PZ/8
TitlePhotograph of Private Jim Draycott, Grenadier Guards
Datec.1914
DescriptionStudio portait of Private Draycott, seated, in dress uniform.
A note on reverse states that Pte Draycott was wounded in action at Festubert on 18 May, and died of his wounds on 27 May 1915. This refers to William Henry Draycott. However in 2014, a family member confirmed the correct identity of the subject in the photograph.
Available on CD, CD316.
Extent1 item
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorParish of Tibshelf St John the Baptist
FormatPhotographic
CopyrightOut of copyright
CopiesA digital copy of this item can be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
TermFirst World War (1914-1918)
Military personnel
DocumentD1091apz8.pdf
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Photograph of Private Jim Draycott, Grenadier Guards

Photograph of Private Jim Draycott, Grenadier Guards

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