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Leave or Duty Ration Book

c. 1916
Subcollections
World War One
Overview

A pale yellow booklet of coupons issued to service men when on leave. There are three pages inside, however only the first page has been scanned as the booklet is fragile.

Historical information

The booklet was issued to H.W.A. Tyler, Pte, Number 1381. He was proceeding from France, the beginning of leave was Aug 22 and end of duty was Sept 5th.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HSA2001.9
Item type
Booklets
Material
Card
Paper
Width
10.3000 cm
Height or length
7 cm
Inscriptions and markings

On the back of the booklet in typed print at the bottom is "WATERLOW BROS., LAYTON, LTD., London, Harrow and Watford".

Year
c. 1916
Statement of significance

Ration coupons were issued to all service men on leave so that they could obtain food when on leave. This issue was for cheese, jam and meat, some coupons have been removed. Instructions for use are printed on the inside cover of the booklet.

Copyright category
Date of creation +70 years
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Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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H W A Tylor's Leave or Duty Ration Book
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