Record

Unique IDCWGC/8/1/4/1/1/76
File NumberAA34877
TitleSecond Lieutenant WILLIAM JOHN BOARD - SARIGOL MILITARY CEMETERY, KRISTON - Royal Field Artillery
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DescriptionFile of correspondence concerning the grave and headstone of Second Lieutenant William John Board in Sarigol Military Cemetery, Kriston. Main topics include correspondence regarding the postage of a copy of the register for Sarigol Military Cemetery to the casualty's father as per his request as well as enquiring into the condition of Second Lieutenant Board's grave and headstone. Response from the Commission concerning a report from the Commission's Area Superintendent regarding an inspection visit conducted in March 1945 where he noted no extensive damage had been caused, although the headstone blocks and tablets required cleaning and some of the shrubs planted on the grave had died.
Content NoteIncludes: Copy letter sent to Area Superintendent A.F. Menzies noting a further enquiry had been received under CDEW/3340 - Lance Corporal E.J. Beckett, Royal Berkshire Regiment, Karasouli Military Cemetery, requesting for Menzies to visit Beckett's grave and report on its condition, dated 23 Aug 1945.
Date20/7/1945 - 24/8/1945
Extent1 file
CollectionArchive
Cemetery_NameSARIGOL MILITARY CEMETERY, KRISTON
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