Thomas.
Cockayne
16th Service Bn The XX Lancashire Fusiliers ( 2nd Salford Pals) 1914 - 1918 |
Mr. P. Sheridan has sent in these pics of his Grandfather, during WW1. Also included is his will, which is a little crude, but does the job intended! A bit different from the pre-printed wills of my time in the 1960s. There are two group photographs in case anyone recognises a friend/relative. A long shot, but you never know! |
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The photo is of his medal ribbons and his soldier's tin " World War One Princess Mary Tobacco Tin
The tobacco tin dates from 1914, the year
the First World War began. Embossed on the brass tin lid, is an image of Princess Mary and her monogram of M. On each corner are the names of places where troops were based. Each tins contents were varied due to different groups of people which included non-smokers, different religions, troops from India and nurses stationed at the front in France. This tin contained one ounce of pipe tobacco,
twenty cigarettes, a pipe, tinder lighter, Christmas card and photograph.
This tin still contains a sealed packet of tobacco labelled Her
Royal Highness the Princess Marys Christmas Fund 1914 |