Record

Unique IDCWGC/8/1/4/1/1/167
File NumberAA51217
TitleGunner EDWARD WILLIAMS - FLATIRON COPSE CEMETERY, MAMETZ - Royal Field Artillery
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DescriptionFile of correspondence concerning the grave of Gunner Edward Williams in Flatiron Copse Cemetery, France. Main topics include correspondence from Gunner Williams's brother asking for information about the location of the grave and providing information about his brother's original burial and his own war service.
Content NoteIncludes: Handwritten letter dated 30 May 1958 from J. Windsor Williams, the brother of Gunner Williams, explaining that Gunner Williams was killed in action at Montauban and buried 1 mile north-west of Combles in Ferrierre Wood, enquiring whether he was still buried there. Mr Williams goes on to talk about his own war service in the 42nd "Black Watch" Royal Highlanders of Canada and that he lost his right arm, left index finger and suffered other wounds on 15 September 1916 at Courcelette, before mentioning he was one of six brothers who served in the war.
Date30/5/1958 - 10/6/1958
Extent1 file
CollectionArchive
Cemetery_NameFLATIRON COPSE CEMETERY, MAMETZ
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