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David James Letter 2.8
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| Title | David James Letter 2.8 |
|---|---|
| Description | Letter 2.8 written by David James and part of the Minnie James Collection. David James sent these letters and postcards back home while undergoing army training in London and fighting in France during WW1. David was enlisted into the British Army in 1915. He was killed in action on September 25th 1916. This document is one of several sets curated under the Minnie James Collection. The Minnie James Collection aims to collate and present items from the son's of Minnie James, who in 1938, opened the Temple of Peace and Health in Cardiff representing war bereaved mothers of Wales and the world. When read in sequence, users will gain an emotive insight in to the experiences of Minnie and her sons through World War 1 and its aftermath: - David James, Letters 1.1 - 2.42 (56 letters + 8 postcards). Letters 1.1-1.22 are those sent from training in London; letters 2.1-2.42 are those sent from France. - Jack James, letters 1.1-1.20 (17 letters + 3 postcards) - Tom James, letters 1.1-1.18 (17 letters + 1 book) - Embroidered WW1 Postcards - James Family War Medals and other objects - Minnie James’ personal effects - Minnie James opening the Temple of Peace, 1938 |
| Item URL | https://www.peoplescollection.wales/items/2003221 |
| Date | 07 November 1915 |
| Community archive | People's Collection Wales |
| Subject |
'Activism and Pressure Groups' 'Civil and Political Rights' 'First World War (1914-18)' 'Soldiers' 'Warfare' 'OTHER: War Protest and Politics' #WW1 |
| Level | Item |
| Author | Cymru dros Heddwch / Wales for Peace |
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