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A POLITICAL FINALE 309
22nd August 1917.
Madam
It is my painful duty to inform you that no further news having
been received relative to (No.) 189260 (Rank) Private
(Name) John Duesberry.
(Regiment) NOTTS & DERBYSHIRE REGT.
who has been missing since 15-9-1916 , the Army Council
have been regretfully constrained to conclude that he is dead, and that
his death took place on the 15-9-1916. (or since).
[picture--a black-white picture showing John Duesberry]
[picture]
[caption]] Map showing soldiers' remains found by Army Exhumation Companies after the battle. Each blue number sits in a 230 x 230 metre square. John Duesberry's body probably lay in T14 d (highlighted in white)- this fine brave man may lie there still. [[/caption]
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Rancourt, France (50.004700, 2.906580)
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John Duesbery (Birth: 23/02/1891, Swinefleet - Death: 15/09/1916, Battle of the Somme)
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Title
John Duesbery (Sherwood Foresters) killed on Somme
Creator
John Duesbery
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UGC
Notebook
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europeana19141918:agent/1bf93df63a643f73bc626defc0b34e40
Date
1916-09-15
1915-03-21
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Story
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eng
English
Country
Europe
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Europeana 1914-1918
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Europeana 1914-1918
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2020601_Ag_ErsterWeltkrieg_EU
Begin
1915-03-21
End
1916-09-15
Language
mul
Agent
John Duesbery | europeana19141918:agent/0ef6826fe4088b8d2e8cc094ab2367f7
Kenneth Duesbery | great nephew of John | europeana19141918:agent/1bf93df63a643f73bc626defc0b34e40
Created
2019-09-11T08:09:49.147Z
2019-09-11T08:09:49.117Z
2014-09-24 10:59:42 UTC
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BL01
Story Description
Casualty Search Results Letters and postcards to mother during the war Letter from Infantry Record Office, Lichfield informing of death Letter from British Red Cross Newspaper extract of John and brother Ernest Letter from War Office, Imperial Institute Letter from Minstry of Pensions Birth Certificate Pocket book with last letter to mother Various medals incl 2nd Sherwood Foresters badge Map of where Foresters were in action Photos of War Memorial at Swinefleet x3 Photographs of John x2 Commonwealth War Graves Commission letter Book of postcards: Lan Grande Guerre 1914-17; Arras Apres le Bombardement The Somme: Peter Barton page 308 shows the likely position of body Letter from Peter Barton to Kenneth Duesbery. Plaque sent to parents when deceased .John Duesbery was from Swinefleet, Goole. His surname is spelt incorrectly as Dewsbury on the medals, and also sometimes in the official documents. He joined 2nd Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment) as a machine gunner, in March 1915 (army number 18260). He fought and died in Battle of the Somme, in the attack near Guillemont, September 15, 1916, aged 25. A letter was sent to his mother on 22nd August 1917, saying that it was assumed he had been killed in action on September 15, 1916, or later. More official correspondence ensued, and finally a pocket book with his last letter to his mother was found on his body and returned to the family (some time after November 1917). It contained the last letter to his mother, written while lying mortally wounded in a shell hole at the Somme. The story has been used in Peter Barton's book, The Somme. John Duesbery has no known grave, and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial to the missing. See also the entry for his brother Ernest (BL96)John DuesberyReproduction of map from The Somme page 308, by Peter Barton (book originally published 2006), showing location of John Duesbery's body. He was a private in the Notts & Derbyshire Regiment, and was reported missing on 15.9.1916. The original document was sent to his mother on 22nd August 1917, saying that no further news having been received, they concluded he was dead.Map showing location of John Duesbery's body, from Barton's book, The SommeBookReproduction of map from The Somme, page 309, by Peter Barton (book originally published 2006), showing location of John Duesbery's body. He was a private in the Notts & Derbyshire Regiment, and was reported missing on 15.9.1916. The original document was sent to his mother on 22nd August 1917, saying that no further news having been received, they concluded he was dead.Official documentSherwood Forester roll, with John Duesbery's date of deathLetter from British Red Cross re John DuesberyLetterLetter assuming that he had been killed in action, now that a year has passed without further news.MemoirPhotos of war memorial at SwinefleetJohn Duesbery, Sherwood ForestersStudio photograph of John Duesbery, Sherwood Foresters in uniform, probably early 1915.PhotographStudio photograph of John Duesbery, Sherwood ForestersStudio photograph of John Duesbery, Sherwood Foresters, probably early 1915.Map of where Foresters were in actionMapSommeLetter to his mother telling him of enlistment, and written early 1915. He advises her to apply for an allowance that is payable to soldiers who don't have a father.Letter of 1915 from John Duesbery to his motherLetter of 25th June 1915 from John Duesbery to his motherLetter of 18 July 1916 from John Duesbery to his motherTrench LifeLetter of 2nd Aug 1916 from John Duesbery to his motherLetter of 31st August from John Duesbery to his mother. I think it is best to tell you we are to make a Big Charge this next month about 10th Sept. ... so if you do not happen to hear from me you will know that there is something the matterLetter of 31st August 1916 from John Duesbery to his motherArtilleryLetter of 19th August 1916 from John Duesbery to his motherField Service post card of 23rd Aug 1916PostcardLetter of 3rd Sept 1916 from John Duesbery to his motherLichfieldLetter from Infantry Record Office, Lichfield, informing of deathOtherNewspaper cutting of John Duesbery's deathIncludes the following information o amount due from Army funds to his estate; and he officer in charge of Infantry has been instructed to forward to you any person effects and he late soldier executed a valid military will udner which you are the sole legateeLetter from War Office, Imperial Institute re John Duesbery's accounts and personal effectsLondonDeutscharrasBombing of ArrasBook of postcards: Arras after the bombingBook of postcards. Printed on cover: La Grande Guerre 1914-17. Serie 9. Arras Apres le Bombardement. Cartes postales detachables. On verso: Made by Levy, fils et Cie, Paris.Letter requesting copyright permissions for reproduction of portions of the archive for his book The Somme. This was published in 2006.Letter from Peter Barton to Kenneth Duesbery re the John Duesbery archiveBradfordEmail correspondence which includes pieces from the diary of Lieutenant Brandt, detailing events of 10 SeptEmail from Peter Barton to Kenneth Duesbery re diary of Lt. Brandt.MemorabiliaPocket book found on John Duesbery's bodyJohn Duesbery's last letter to his mother, written from the SommeJohn Duesbery's last letter from the SommePage from the pocket book found on John Duesbery's body. It is the last letter to his mother, written while lying mortally wounded in a shell hole at the Somme. It is deeply moving, showing great courage, patriotism and love for his mother and family. It is written in the same cheerful, direct style that he wrote all his letters, and it is remarkable that he managed to write it with such composure.MedalJohn Duesbery's medals
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A POLITICAL FINALE 309
22nd August 1917.
Madam
It is my painful duty to inform you that no further news having
been received relative to (No.) 189260 (Rank) Private
(Name) John Duesberry.
(Regiment) NOTTS & DERBYSHIRE REGT.
who has been missing since 15-9-1916 , the Army Council
have been regretfully constrained to conclude that he is dead, and that
his death took place on the 15-9-1916. (or since).
[picture--a black-white picture showing John Duesberry]
[picture]
[caption]] Map showing soldiers' remains found by Army Exhumation Companies after the battle. Each blue number sits in a 230 x 230 metre square. John Duesberry's body probably lay in T14 d (highlighted in white)- this fine brave man may lie there still. [[/caption]
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A POLITICAL FINALE 309
22nd August 1917.
Madam
It is my painful duty to inform you that no further news having
been received relative to (No.) 189260 (Rank) Private
(Name) John Duesberry.
(Regiment) NOTTS & DERBYSHIRE REGT.
who has been missing since 15-9-1916 , the Army Council
have been regretfully constrained to conclude that he is dead, and that
his death took place on the 15-9-1916. (or since).
[picture--a black-white picture showing John Duesberry]
[picture]
[caption]] Map showing soldiers' remains found by Army Exhumation Companies after the battle. Each blue number sits in a 230 x 230 metre square. John Duesberry's body probably lay in T14 d (highlighted in white)- this fine brave man may lie there still. [[/caption]
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A POLITICAL FINALE 309
22nd August 1917.
Madam
It is my painful duty to inform you that no further news having
been received relative to (No.) 189260 (Rank) Private
(Name) John Duesberry.
(Regiment) NOTTS & DERBYSHIRE REGT.
who has been missing since 15-9-1916 , the Army Council
have been regretfully constrained to conclude that he is dead, and that
his death took place on the 15-9-1916. (or since).
[picture--a black-white picture showing John Duesberry]
[picture]
[caption]] Map showing soldiers' remains found by Army Exhumation Companies after the battle.
Each blue number sits in a 230 x 230 metre square.
John Duesberry's body probably lay in T14 d (highlighted in white)- this fine brave man may lie there still. [[/caption]
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A POLITICAL FINALE 309 22nd August 1917. Madam It is my painful duty to inform you that no further news having been received relative to (No.) 189260 (Rank) Private (Name) John Duesberry. (Regiment) NOTTS & DERBYSHIRE REGT. who has been missing since 15-9-1916 , the Army Council have been regretfully constrained to conclude that he is dead, and that his death took place on the 15-9-1916. (or since). [picture--a black-white picture showing John Duesberry] [picture] [caption]] Map showing soldiers' remains found by Army Exhumation Companies after the battle. Each blue number sits in a 230 x 230 metre square. John Duesberry's body probably lay in T14 d (highlighted in white)- this fine brave man may lie there still. [[/caption]
A POLITICAL FINALE 309 22nd August 1917. Madam It is my painful duty to inform you that no further news having been received relative to (No.) /89260 (Rank) Private (Name) John Duesberry. (Regiment) NOTTS & DERBYSHIRE REGT. who has been missin since 15-9-1916 , the Army Council have been regretfully constrained to conclude that he is dead, and that his death took place on the 15-9-1916. (or since). [picture--a black-white picture showing John Duesberry] [picture] [caption]] Map showing soldiers' remains found by Army Exhumation Companies after the battle. Each blue number sits in a 230 x 230 metre square. John Duesberry's body probably lay in T14 d (highlighted in white)- this fine brave man may lie there still. [[/caption]
A POLITICAL FINALE 309 22nd August 1917. Madam It is my painful duty to inform you that no further news having been received relative to (No.) 189260 (Rank) Private (Name) John Duesberry. (Regiment) NOTTS & DERBYSHIRE REGT. who has been missing since 15-9-1916 , the Army Council have been regretfully constrained to conclude that he is dead, and that his death took place on the 15-9-1916. (or since). [picture--a black-white picture showing John Duesberry] [picture] [caption]] Map showing soldiers' remains found by Army Exhumation Companies after the battle. Each blue number sits in a 230 x 230 metre square. John Duesberry's body probably lay in T14 d (highlighted in white)- this fine brave man may lie there still. [[/caption]
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