Record

Unique IDCWGC/8/1/4/1/1/97
File NumberAA38260
TitleGunner ALFRED DODSWORTH - HULL NORTHERN CEMETERY - Royal Garrison Artillery
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DescriptionFile of correspondence concerning the grave of Gunner Dodsworth. Main topics include request from son of casualty for a Commission headstone to be erected, subsequent complaint from the son regarding damage suffered to the surrouunding kerb during the erection, and work to rectify damage.
Content NoteIncludes: letter from Mr A. Dodsworth to the IWGC, advising that the wooden cross marking his father's grave has rotted away and making application for a permanent Commission headstone to be erected, 28th March 1953; copy report of grave by P.A. Turner, IWGC Regional Inspector, Northern UK District, recording condition of grave and private memorial and its original inscription, 20th April 1953; letter from Mr A. Dodsworth to IWGC, thanking them for the erection of the headstone, but making complaint about damage suffered to the surrounding kerbs during the work, 3rd April 1954; copy note from IWGC Senior Engineer D. Alexander following inspection of grave, confirming damage has been done, and advising that he has made necessary repairs, 12th April 1954.
Date28/3/1953 - 27/4/1954
Extent1 file
CollectionArchive
Cemetery_NameHULL NORTHERN CEMETERY
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