| Description | Original file of letters containing 33 letters and 5 postcards from William Tomlinson to his sister, Doris Tomlison at North Frodingham. Letters sent from H.M. Forces on active service at Hedon, Grantham, Surrey and Withernsea (Jan.1915-Jul 1916) and the British Expeditionary Force in France (Jul 1916-Jun 1917) referring mainly to news of family and friends and receipt of parcels and letters. Letter dated 8 Jun 1916 refers to the drowning of Lord Hitchener and letter dated 24 Oct.1916 refers to the death of their brother Jack. Lance -Corporal. William Tomlinson served with 9th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment.
Copy of Memorial from 'The Driffield Times' concerning the death of Lance - Corporal W Tomlinson age 32 years
Photographs:
William Tomlinson 1914-18
Regiment stationed in France - sent from Will to Doris
William and Nancy Tomlinson
William Tomlinson No. 11488 with 6th East Yorkshire Pioneer Dept., Cross Street, Reading.
Letter with information about William Tomlinson's Memorial from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission - died 9 Jun1917 age 32. Memorial at Ypes (Menin Gate) Belgium, panels 36 and 55. Includes photocopies of information taken from 'Regimental History Vol 11' - Willy and from 'History of 9th (Service) Battalion'.
Also Service Record for William Tomlinson |