Record

Unique IDCWGC/8/1/4/1/2/408
File NumberCCM100076
TitlePrivate JOHN JOSEPH BROWN - COLOMBO (KANATTE) GENERAL CEMETERY - Auckland Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
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DescriptionFile of correspondence concerning the grave of Private John Joseph Brown in Colombo (Kanatte) General Cemetery, Sri Lanka. Main topics include: correspondence regarding request for a replacement headstone for Private Brown’s grave, which had been slightly altered during repair works; correspondence regarding Commission’s decision to retain the existing headstone.
Content NoteIncludes: Letter from the Secretary, IWGC Ceylon Region, to the IWGC Secretary requesting a replacement headstone for Private Brown’s grave, which did not conform to the pattern of other Commission headstones as the stone near the top had been sloped away while receiving repairs, dated 3 February 1932; letter from B.S.C.G., IWGC Secretary, to the Secretary, Ceylon Region, stating that no action should be taken with regard to Private Brown’s headstone unless adverse comment from the public was received, dated 29 February 1932.
Date3/2/1932 - 29/2/1932
Extent1 file
CollectionArchive
CategoryEfiles
Cemetery_NameCOLOMBO (KANATTE) GENERAL CEMETERY
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