Record

Unique IDCWGC/8/1/4/1/2/497
File NumberCCM101592
TitlePrivate GEORGE HAIGH - BOLSTERSTONE (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD - Royal Fusiliers
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DescriptionFile of correspondence concerning the grave of Private George Haigh in Bolsterstone (St. Mary) Churchyard, UK. Main topics include: correspondence from next of kin regarding the neglected condition of Private Haigh’s grave and headstone; correspondence regarding arrangements to improve the maintenance of the grave and supply a replacement headstone.
Content NoteIncludes: Letter from J.M. Haigh, brother of the casualty, to the IWGC stating that the Commission headstone marking Private Haigh’s grave was crumbling and the inscription was nearly illegible, and enquiring whether it could be put in good order, dated 1 June 1955; letter from P.A.T., Inspector, Northern UK District, to the Chief Administrative Officer, UK District, reporting that Private Haigh’s grave was found to be untidy and that the Sexton agreed to improve maintenance, and that arrangements would be made to supply a replacement headstone, dated 15 July 1955.
Date1/6/1955 - 19/7/1955
Extent1 file
CollectionArchive
CategoryEfiles
Cemetery_NameBOLSTERSTONE (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD
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