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D8529 - Garnett and Spafford families of Buxton - [1907]-2010
1 - Nancy Garnett material - [1907]-2010
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D8529/1/8
Title
Telegrams and letters of condolence following the death of Jerry Garnett of gastroenteritis during the Gallipoli campaign
Date
1915-2010
Description
Contains 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.
Extent
1 file
Level
File
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
Garrnett and Spafford families of Buxton
Access Category
OPEN
Format
Document
Photographic
Term
Military personnel
First World War (1914-1918)
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