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Unique IDCWGC/8/1/4/1/2/251
File NumberCCM70235
TitlePrivate ALEXANDER CHRISTIE ARIS - STRENSALL (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD - Army Veterinary Corps
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DescriptionFile of correspondence regarding the grave of Private A. C. Aris in Strenshall (St. Mary) Churchyard, Yorkshire, UK. Main topics include: arrangements with the vicar for the upkeep of the grave and the associated cost of doing so; assurances sought by, and given to, the family for this to continue; and the eventual discontinuation in 1970 of such arrangements in respect of graves marked by private memorials in the UK for which the Commission could no longer accept responsibility.
Content NoteIncludes: typed letter from Mrs M.C. May drawing the Commission's attention to the neglected appearance of the grave stating the Sexton told her he is not receiving any grant towards its upkeep; correspondence with the vicar regarding the amount of the Commission's annual payment and what it is expected to cover; reply to Mrs May explaining the situation and her response indicting she is content for the existing arrangements to continue; further exchanges of correspondence between Mrs May, head office, area and the vicar concerning the maintenance agreement, the amount payable and what it covers; and the subsequent explanation to Mrs May of the Commission's decision in 1970 to discontinue such arrangements in respect of graves marked by private memorials in the UK for which the Commission could no longer accept responsibility.
Date06/06/1953 - 12/5/1972
Extent1 file
CollectionArchive
CategoryEfiles
Cemetery_NameSTRENSALL (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD
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