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Unique IDCWGC/8/1/4/1/1/176
File NumberAA53098
TitleLieutenant CHRISTOPHER JACK FORSTER - LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY - Royal Field Artillery
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DescriptionFile of correspondence regarding the grave of Lieutenant Christopher Jack Forster in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium. Main topics include correspondence regarding the donations to the Commission's General Fund by the mother of Lieutenant Forster for the upkeep of his grave and which were later continued by his sister after the death of his mother in January 1957.
Content NoteIncludes: Black and white photographic print showing Lieutenant Forster's headstone with a wreath laid at the bottom, undated. Handwritten letter on behalf of Mrs Forster, the mother of Lieutenant Forster, regarding her wishes to make a financial contribution for the upkeep of her son's grave, dated 3 July 1954. Copy letter reporting on the grave's condition and that it was planted with Orange Triumph rose and Thrift and the headstone would be renovated in summer 1955, dated 27 July 1954. Handwritten letter from Miss N.K.M. Forster explaining that Mrs Forster passed away in January 1957 and that she was the next surviving member of next of kin of Lieutenant Forster, dated 20 September 1959. Copy letter from Brigadier Dean acknowledging receipt of Miss Forster's annual donation and confirming enclosure of a photograph of Lieutenant Forster's grave to reflect its appearance, dated 29 July 1960.
Date3/7/1954 - 29/7/1960
Extent1 file
CollectionArchive
Cemetery_NameLIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY
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