Stoker Edwards of Pontypridd served on the light cruiser HMS Dublin during 1916-1919. He was present at the battle of Jutland when she suffered damage and casualties. In November 1917 she sailed to Murmask carrying gold bullion to finance the White Russia forces. Tom was demobbed in February 1919. The postcard of the Dublin shows her probably pre-war. The silk card of her ship's badge was collected during the Great War. The battle ensign she wore at Jutland still exists in Dublin. ------------------------------------------Translation/Überstezung------------------------------------------------- Heizer Edwards aus Pontrypridd diente von 1916-1919 an Bord des leichten Kreuzers HMS Dublin. Er nahm an der Seeschlacht vor Jütland teil, in der der Kreuzer beschädigt wurde und verluste erlitt. Im November 1917 transporitere Goldbarren nach Murmansk um die rußische weiße Armee zu finanzieren. Tom wurde aus dem Dienst im Februar 1919 entlassen. Die Postkarte der HMS-Dublin zeigt sie wahrscheinlich vor dem Krieg Die Seidenmarke mit dem Abbild des Schiffsabzeichens wurde während des Krieges gesammelt. Die Kampfabzeichen die sie bei der Schlacht vor Jütland trug, befinden sich noch immer in Dublin. Üb.: Katalogisierer

Album/folder of documents re J Wedge. Folder includes soldiers' small book and an Effects form with family entitlement. || James Wedge was a professional soldier in the rank of sergeant in the West Riding Regiment. He had fought in the Boer War and also served in India. A letter from 2nd Lt. Dacre describes how he died - he was hit by a German sniper during a trench raid. A rupee coin that James Wedge was carrying was broken when he was killed. The album contains copies and originals of documents relating to his service and death and include a dog tag and a broken rupee. There is also a soldier's small book in the folder.

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