William Stringer
Various photographs of contributor's grandfather, William Stringer, who joined the 20th Hussars on Aug. 4th, 1914. Also various postcards, including woven silk postcards from members of her family.
Certificate of Employment
Photographs of William Stringer
Photograph of Albert Mellor (donor's Great Uncle who died in the war)
Photographs of William Stringer's brothers - John and George
Family photo album
Three woven silk postcards from Albert Mellor (donor's Great Uncle, her Grandmother's Uncle)
CONTRIBUTOR
Michael Payne
DATE
1914 - 1918
LANGUAGE
eng
ITEMS
44
INSTITUTION
Europeana 1914-1918
PROGRESS
METADATA
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