Sample of Great War Commemoration exhibits

There are at least 2 on display. They are embossed brass, measuring approximately 5" long by 3¼" wide by 1¼" deep. Unfortunately, the boxes on display are empty. Originally, they would have contained a greetings card and contents that varied, based on the service the recipient was in, whether they were smokers or non-smokers etc. Many of the contents were actually dispatched separately and wouldn't have fitted inside the box anyway. There is an example of the "contents" of a seaman's box (Photo by David Pickup) if you search for "Benjamin Halsey" of Dinton at buckinghamshireremembers.org.uk/casualties.htm

Harry's life is commemorated on the war memorial. Actually about 4.5 inches in diameter, issued to the next-of-kin of all British and Empire service personnel who were killed as a result of the war.

All four Death Pennies were manufactured at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, with the extra space allowing for "S" to be inserted before the "HE" for plaques used for female casualties .

Unfortunately, Cecil only had one dog tag - this one was brought back to his mother - leaving his body unidentified. It is made of vulcanised asbestos fibre and about 35mm in diameter.

We are also displaying a large selection of Cecil's records, photographs and articles such as his Church Lads Brigade badge.