Hand-written Note Relating to Death Notifications
1918Single-sided hand-written note addressed to Archdeacon LOUCH to advise NOK of the death of two Albany soldiers whilst serving in the AIF,1st World War, Private C.M. WHEELER and Private Walter ROBINS.
Handwritten note received by Archdeacon Thomas Steane LOUCH, St John's Church, York Street, Albany from the Army Chaplin General. LOUCH carried the note to the two (2) mentioned soldier's parents homes to advise them of the death of their son’s. The parents of Water ROBINS requested to keep the note.
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“Archdeacon Louch Albany / Please report two deaths killed action twenty forth / April Private C.M. Wheeler & Father W Wheeler York / St also Killed thirteenth May Private W Robins DCM father G.E. Robins Brunswick Road / Albany Chaplain General.”
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- Framed Letter of Distinguished Conduct Medal – Pte. Walter ROBINS 2201
- Group of Four Replica Medals – Pte. W. ROBINS DCM 2201
- Large Wooden Framed Black & White Photograph of Pte. W. ROBINS DCM 2201
- Cardboard Crest with Ribbon
- Sweetheart Badge
- Black & White photograph of Pte. W. ROBINS 2201 DCM and his wife Frances
- First World War Mothers and Widows Ribbon
- Cane Walking Stick - Pte Walter ROBINS DCM 2201
- Cotton Scarf belonging to Pte Walter ROBINS DCM 2201
- Black & White Photograph of Pte. W. ROBINS DCM 2201 Grave in AIF Folder
- Personal Effects Letter (AIF Kit Store) – Pte. W. ROBINS DCM 2201
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