Memorial plaque. © National Museums Scotland
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Memorial plaque sent by the British Government to Mrs Dick as her husband’s next of kin.
CONTRIBUTOR
Jo Sohn-Rethel
DATE
-
LANGUAGE
eng
ITEMS
1
INSTITUTION
Europeana 1914-1918
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