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Six typescript extracts of obituaries from the 'Macclesfield Courier and Herald' and from Church registers relating to soldiers who died in the Macclesfield area, 1828-1918: QMS Henry Wright, 4th Bn Cheshire Regt, d. 18 Jan 1893; Pte Joseph Brown, 101st Regiment, d. 17 Jan 1873; Charles Sutton, 7th Royal Fusiliers and Yeomen of the Guard, 20 Feb 1873; 79177 Pte William Kirk, King's Liverpool Regiment, killed in action in France, 16 Apr 1918; Pte Isaac Chapel, Life Guards, who fought at the Battle of Waterloo and was buried on 23 Jan 1828; George Barlow, son of 'Thomas (a soldier)', born 12 May 1798. Archives 1999-12-130
French 20 Franc note; probably collected by Cpl R Moore, serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France and present at Dunkirk, 1940. Archives 1999-12-132
Papers relating to Dress Regulations for Officers of the Political Department under the Government of India, 1905-1932 (c). Archives 1999-12-133
Letter describing the experiences of Captain Eric Streatfeild, Adjutant, 2nd Bn Gordon Highlanders, 24 Oct to 14 Dec 1899; written between 7 and 14 Dec; covers the four days after the engagement at Elandslaagte leading up to and during the Siege of Ladysmith, Boer War (1899-1902). Archives 1999-12-139
Two copy photographs: one showing Jemadar and Adjutant Pahalman Guring, Subadar Major (later Captain) Maniraj Guring, OBI Sirdar Bahadar and a Company Havildar Maj, all of the 6th Gurkha Rifles; one of a group showing orders of dress. Photographs 1999-12-143
Postcard photograph of a line of Gurkha soldiers, in various orders of dress, lined up for inspection, 1930s (c). Archives 1999-12-144
Photograph of Lt (later Maj Gen) Joseph Ford Sherer, Assistant to the Superintendent of Cachar, with his bearers, Manipur, 1861 (c); Sherer, 'The Father of English Polo', was instrumental in introducing the sport to Europeans. Photographs 1999-12-145
Four photographs (two colour, two black and white), relating to the colours of the 2nd Bn King's African Rifles, 1963 and 2nd Bn Northern Rhodesia Regiment, 1964-1965. Photographs 1999-12-146
Papers relating to Frank Leslie Barker, 2nd Bn Middlesex Regiment, Jul 1917 to Sept 1919, and Shanghai Volunteer Corps Field Artillery Battery 1923 to 1927 (c). Archives 1999-12-167
Papers relating to Frank Leslie Barker, 2nd Bn Middlesex Regiment, Jul 1917 to Sept 1919, and Shanghai Volunteer Corps Field Artillery Battery 1923 to 1927 (c). Maps 1999-12-167
Seven papers collected by Subaltern Mary Dowie, Auxiliary Territorial Service, 1943-1945 (c). Archives 1999-12-171
Group photograph of officers of the Staff, Royal Artillery and Auxiliary Territorial Service, including Subaltern Mary Dowie, Auxiliary Territorial Service, 1945 (c). Photographs 1999-12-172
Medal group awarded to C/Sgt George Frederick Stremes, Glider Pilot Regiment (Army Air Corps) and Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment): Distinguished Flying Medal, 1944; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star 1943-45; France and Germany Star 1944-45; Defence Medal 1939-45; British War Medal 1939-45; Africa General Service Medal with clasp: Kenya; Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal; prize medal 1938, London Church Choir Association; two Masonic medals for 1956 and 1957; YMCA Medal 1935 (c); unidentified prize medal; medals mounted together, as worn, on a bar. Medals 2000-01-1
Embroidered pilot's badge, 1939-1946 (c); worn by C/Sgt George Frederick Stremes, Glider Pilot Regiment (Army Air Corps) and Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment). Badges 2000-01-2
Calendar and programme 2000, for the Regimental Museum of the Giovani Facisti 'Piccolo Caprera' who fought in North Africa 1940-1943; with paintings and sketches by G F Sergio Bianchi Galagan; published by the Museo del Reggimento Giovani Facisti, 1999 (c). Prints 2000-01-16
Pendant suspended from a bar brooch, 1925; belonged to Miss Mary Dowie, Auxiliary Territorial Service, 1925 (c); circular pendant edged with scroll work, a cartouche in the middle engraved in monogram 'MD', the whole surmounted by a stylised crown, reverse engraved, 'G.Y.M./ 29 MAR./ 1926-1927.'; made by 'Bs', hallmarked Birmingham, 1925. Crafts 2000-01-21
Pendant suspended from a piece of black satin ribbon, 1927; belonged to Miss Mary Dowie, Auxiliary Territorial Service, 1927 (c); made of silver, hallmarked Birmingham. Crafts 2000-01-22
Blacker Bombard with dummy projectile and fired cartridge.; probably a prototype. Associated with Home Guard, World War Two, Home Front (1939-1945). Artillery 1962-08-42
Blacker Bombard with dummy projectile and fired cartridge.; probably a prototype. Associated with Home Guard, World War Two, Home Front (1939-1945). Ammunition 1962-08-42
Green towel, 1985 (c); associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-171
Shoe brush, 1953; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps; made of horsehair by AMAC Refinements Limited. Equipment, general 1993-12-170
Clothes brush, 1955; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps; made of bristle and nylon by Christopher Long and Sons Limited. Equipment, general 1993-12-169
Clothes brush, 1955; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps; made of bristle, horsehair and nylon by Christopher Long and Sons Limited. Equipment, general 1993-12-168
Hair brush, 1942; associated with C S W Make Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-167
Eight brass button sticks and one plastic, 1950 (c); associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-166
Housewife, 1945 (c); containing needles, a thimble, thread, elastic and buttons; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-165
Rope, 1970 (c); 1.5 in thick and 4 metres long; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-164
Housewife, 1955; containing three balls of wool and buttons; associated with Sgt M Goodwin, Women's Royal Army Corps and Auxiliary Territorial Service (?). Equipment, general 1993-12-163
Papers relating to Capt (later Col) J M G Halsted, the Queen's Bays, GS03 AFV Branch, British Army Staff, British Supply Mission, Washington DC, Jun 1943 to Jun 1944. Archives 1992-03-221
Camouflage net, 1980 (c); associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps and was on display at their Regimental Museum. Equipment, general 1993-12-161
Vapour detector kit, 1953; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Scientific Instruments 1993-12-160
General service kitbag, 1986; marked with the name Jones and associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-159
Emca city whistle and lanyard, 1920 (c); associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-158
Bomb fragment, 1920 (c); part of a bomb dropped on D Coy Auxiliary Territorial Service at Granby Barracks, Devonport, 8th July 1940; bearing a brass plaque engraved to Dame Helen Gwynne-Vaughan, OBE, from OC, Royal Army Service Corps, SWA, in remembrance of the bravery shown by the company. Ammunition 1993-12-157
Whistle, 1940; part of a provost kit; made by J Hudson and Co, Birmingham; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-156
Respirator, with case and two anti-dimming outfits Mk VII, 1942; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-154
Kitbag, 1944; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-153
Respirator case, 1971; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-152
Belt, pattern 1937, 1940; associated with R M Butler, Women's Royal Army Corps; made by Mills Equipment Company. Equipment, general 1993-12-151
Emergency ration, 1940 (c); marked with instructions for use; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-150
Noticeboard, 1992 (c); used by the Women's Royal Army Corps Centre officer's mess committee, Maj I J B A Corrigan, 2/Lt M R Hollas, Capt J M Deans, Lt A Young, Lt T C Worsley, 2/Lt S A Ferguson. Equipment, general 1993-12-149
Case, 1950 (c); engraved wood with a red velvet lining and leather carrying handles; top engraved 'ATS/ No7/ KENT CO'. Equipment, general 1993-12-148
Kitbag, 1944; belonging to W/151299 G M Hodge, Women's Royal Army Corps and used during World War Two; made by WW Limited. Equipment, general 1993-12-147
Kitbag, 1970; belonging to W440540 C Pettigrew, Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-146
Kitbag, 1972; belonging to W444561 S J Clark, Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-145
Respirator No 4 Mk II, 1956 (c) in a bag, 1944; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-143
Anti-gas ointment No 6, 1940 (c); associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-141
Three enamel mugs, 1951; two brown and one grey; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-140
Anti-dimming outfit Mk V, 1938; made by B W and M Limited; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-139
Belt, pattern 1944, 1945; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-138
Tea towel, 1960 (c); associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-137
Five tins of foot powder, 1940 (c); one weighing 16 oz and the other four weighing 1.75 lb; made by Boots, R and L Limited and C (E) Limited; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-136
Kitbag, 1941; issued to Pte E de Bourbel at the Auxiliary Territorial Service training centre at Guilford, Surrey. Equipment, general 1993-12-135
Small pack, 1941; made by B H G Limited; issued to Pte E de Bourbel at the Auxiliary Territorial Service training centre at Guilford, Surrey. Equipment, general 1993-12-134
Wooden plaque for the commemorative gardens of Mary, the Princess Royal, 1970 (c); associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-133
Two fuse caps taken from 3.7 shells fired by members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service at the practice firing camp, Whitby, early 1944; associated with W112928 E Morgan, C Section 522 Battery ATS. Equipment, general 1993-12-132
Bomb fragments picked up after an air raid on No 19 Auxiliary Territorial Training Centre, Newcastle on Tyne in Spring 1943. Ammunition 1993-12-131
Nine stamps from the Women's Royal Army Corps Medical Reception Station, Guilford, 1982-1993 (c) Equipment, general 1993-12-130
Visiting or calling card, 1938 (c); belonged to Mr J H P S Emerson, 1st Bn 4th Bombay Grenadiers. Archives 2000-01-25
Papers associated with Cpl Joseph Edwards, late of 12th (Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers: 'Reminiscences of the wreck of the Troop Ship Birkenhead', manuscript text, 25 Feb 1852; authorisation of the award of prize money for services at Banda and Kirrwee, 8 Mar 1869, awarded to Edwards. Archives 2000-01-27
Commission and citation relating to Maj Chudleigh Garvice, Egyptian Army, 1904-1912 (c). Archives 1992-03-232
Papers collected by Maj Eric Pearce Hall, Hampshire Regiment and Corps of Royal Engineers, France and Egypt 1916-1919 and Corps of Royal Engineers 1942-1945: war diary; field message book; two booklets; four addresses; two leaflets; message. Archives 2000-01-32
Papers collected by Brig P R Macnamara 1920-1979, relating to the Indian Army 1846-1947. Archives 1992-03-234
Papers relating to Lt-Col T R Newman, Royal Indian Army Service Corps, Burma 1944-1945; Newman was concerned with the air dropping of supplies. Archives 1992-03-238
Two photographs of Lt (later Maj) Eric Pearce Hall, Hampshire Regiment, 1915-1918 (c): one head and shoulders portrait in service dress; one mounted, taken at El Mina, Tripoli, probably during late October 1918 when he was attached to HQ Commander Royal Engineers. Photographs 2000-01-33
Papers relating to Capt H E Bell, Royal Artillery, including Middle East, D-Day and Germany 1939-1946. Archives 1992-03-241
Gun case and weapon-cleaning kit, Capt Robert Grant, 41st Cavalry 1920 Equipment, general 1978-11-1
Collection of twenty one medals including: Medal group of two awarded to Pte F Fitzpatrick, 94th Foot: Victoria Cross and South Africa Medal for Zulu and Basuto Wars 1877-1879. Four Seringapatam Medals 1799. Military General Service Medal 1793-1814, with clasps for: Fuentes d'Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vitoria, Pyrannes, Nivelles, Nive, Orthez and Toulouse, awarded to Sgt (?) G Bain. One 94th Regiment, Scotch Brigade, regimental badge. Medal group of three awarded to C/Sgt H Maistre, 94th Regiment of Foot: Distinguished Conduct Medal; South Africa Medal for Zulu and Basuto Wars 1877-79; Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Army. Medal group of three awarded to Cpl T Sloane, 94th Foot and Royal Irish Regiment: South Africa Medal for Zulu and Basuto Wars 1877-79; Egyptian Campaigns Medal 1882-89; Khedive's Egyptian Star. Medal group of two awarded to Pte J Burns, 94th Regiment and Connaught Rangers: South Africa Medal for Zulu and Basuto Wars 1877-79; Egyptian Campaigns Medal 1882-89. One unnamed Connaught Rangers' Khedive's Egyptian Star 1882-91. South Africa Medal for Zulu and Basuto Wars 1877-79, with clasp 1879, awarded to Pte J Kincade, 94th Regiment.South Africa Medal for Zulu and Basuto Wars 1877-79 awarded to Pte J Lemon, 94th Regiment.South Africa Medal for Zulu and Basuto Wars 1877-79, with clasp 1879, awarded to Pte J McGivern, 94th Regiment. South Africa Medal for Zulu and Basuto Wars 1877-79, with clasp 1879, awarded to Pte H Miller, 94th Regiment. Medals 1951-02-17
Six stamps relating to the Women's Royal Army Corps, 1980 (c). Equipment, general 1993-12-129
Commemorative coin, 1980; produced on the Queen Mother's birthday, 4th Aug 1980, to the members of the Women's Royal Army Corps on parade at the Royal tournament celebration for the WRAC Commandant in Chief; made at the Royal Mint; with box. Equipment, general 1993-12-128
Commemorative coin, 1990; produced on the Queen Mother's birthday, 4th Aug 1990; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps; made at the Royal Mint; with box. Equipment, general 1993-12-127
Leather purse, 1953-1957; sent to E S Beedle (nee Jacobs), Women's Royal Army Corps, by Princess Mary, the Princess Royal, when serving Aversa in Kenya; marked with the monogram of the Princess. Equipment, general 1993-12-126
Commemorative plaque; presented by Mrs Emily Ward other and ex-service women of the Queen Mary Auxiliary Army Corps, Auxiliary Territorial Service and members of the Bradford Branch of the Women's Royal Army Corps Association, in remembrance of their service. Equipment, general 1993-12-125
Desk ornament containing the badge of the Women's Royal Army Corps, 1970 (c); made of plastic. Equipment, general 1993-12-124
Papers collected by Sgt H E Tyler, Royal Fusiliers, Korea 1952-1953. Archives 1992-03-252
Housewife, 1945 (c); containing, thread, elastic, wool and safety pins; associated with Smith, Women's Royal Army Corps and Auxiliary Territorial Service. Equipment, general 1993-12-123
Waterproof case, possibly a map case, 1940 (c); associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-122
Taxidermy Tui bird, presented to the Women's Royal Army Corps (WRAC) by the New Zealand WRAC to commemorate the alliance formed between them in February 1953. Equipment, general 1993-12-121
Swagger stick, 1949; presented by Sgt Joyce Cleaver, Women's Royal Army Corps, 22 Dec 1949; also associated with the Army Educational Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-120
Bivouac tent, 1950 (c); made of brown canvas with mallet and pegs; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-119
Two mess tins, 1973; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-118
Three webbing belts, pattern 1944, 1953 (c); associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-117
Two waterbottles with canvas covers, 1970 (c); associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-116
Respirator case, Pattern 1937, 1940; made of canvas by Mills Equipment Co; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-114
Phantom 24 Free Fall Parachute, 1986; made by National; filmed in use by Lt Melanie Ostacchini, Women's Royal Army Corps, in 1990. Equipment, general 1993-12-113
Despatch rider's helmet, 1945 (c); made of leather and possibly modified from a pilot's helmet; associated with the Women's Royal Army Corps. Equipment, general 1993-12-112
Selection of signboards from the Women's Royal Army Corps camp and museum, 1945-1992. Equipment, general 1993-12-111
Powder compact, 1940 (c); bearing the badge of the Auxiliary Army Service on the front. Crafts 1993-12-110
Locomotive nameplate, 'Greensleeves', 1943-1965 (c); AD 158 was one of the many steam locomotives that shunted in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps Depot, 1943-1965; Greensleeves was named after a member of the Women's Royal Army Corps serving in Bicester. Equipment, general 1993-12-109
Coronation stool, 1953; made of blue velvet and wood; used at the coronation of Elizabeth II. Furniture 1993-12-97
Wooden stand, 1970 (c); bearing a plaque dedicated to Sgt Maj Elsie L Digweed, Women's Royal Army Corps by Lt R Everitt and Sgt A Shingleton. Equipment, general 1993-12-96
Photocopies of four letters relating to Maj William Stephen Raikes Hodson, Hodson's Horse, 1859-1903: letter to his mother from Guernsey; letter to his wife from St James' Palace, 27 Dec 1859; letter from his sister Mary to his other sister Olivia, nd; letter from the Commander-in-Chief, War Office to Hodson's brother, George Hewitt Hodson. Archives 2000-01-35
Letter to 2/Lt C W Lawrence, Worcestershire Regt, from the Secretary of the War Office, notifying him that a standing committee of enquiry has decided that no blame attaches to him for his capture by the enemy, dated 21 May 1919. Archives 1992-03-259
Letter from a comrade of Cpl C Hughes, 43rd Reconnaissance Regt (Gloucestershire Regt), to his widow; with photocopy of an extract from 'Record of a Reconnaissance Regiment' by Gen Sir Ivor Thomas. Archives 1992-03-261
Four printed reports on Turkey, 1898-1921: report by Lt Gen Baron von der Goltz, late Military Advisor to His Majesty the Sultan on the capabilities of the Turkish Army, translated at the Intelligence Department, War Office, by Maj W E Fairholme, 1898; report on the situation in Turkey, 1920; report on the Turkish Gendarmerie, 1921; report on the British Commander-in-Chief, and Inter-Allied Military Commission of Control and Organisation in Turkey, 1921; the last three issued by General Staff, War Office. Archives 2000-01-40
Papers relating to the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to Staff-Sergeant Brian Faulkner, 3rd Battalion Parachute Regiment, for his action during the South Atlantic (Falklands War) (1982). Archives 1990-01-22
Printed programme, Passing Out Parade, Training Battalion and Depot Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers; reviewing officer, Colonel R R Cooper REME, Rowcroft Barracks, Reading. Archives 1990-01-29
Ten typescript operational orders relating to: 8 Armoured Brigade, 1 to 2 Nov 1942; 153 Infantry Brigade, 15 Mar 1943; 151 Brigade, 19 Mar 1943; 2 Infantry Brigade, 6 Jun 1943; 56 (London) Division, 27 Dec 1943; 78 Division, 27 Nov and 28 Dec 1943; 1 Canadian Armoured Brigade, 7 May 1944; 3 British Infantry Division, 14 May 1944; 15 Infantry Division, 22 Jun 1944; 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, 19 Mar-16 Aug 1943. Archives 2000-01-41
Memoir of Warburton Knight, Indian Army Service Corps, of his time in charge of the last elephants employed by the Army, 1902-1906. Archives 1992-03-263
RAF form 1767 Aircrew Flying Log Book of LCpl J G Cavill, Army Air Corps, 1975-1979, illustrated with photographs and ephemera. Archives 1992-04-55