Photographs and memorabilia, Alfred Mumford

Memorial Card with photograph : Image 2 of 3

Image of Memorial Card with photograph of the grave of Alfred Mumford ca. 1922

  • Title Memorial Card with photograph of the grave of Alfred Mumford
  • Date ca. 1922
  • Image Description Image shows single fold grey card with printed and hand-written information regarding location of grave, and black and white photograph of wooden cross marking gravesite.
  • Transcription THE MINISTER OF DEFENCE begs to forward a PHOTOGRAPH OF THE GRAVE of the late Name : Mumford / Rank and initials : 44004 Rfm. A. / Regiment / Rifle Brigades / Position of grave : Lyssenthoek. Mil-Cemetery. Plot 21. Row A Grave 2. / All communications respecting this photograph should quote the soldier's regimental number and be addressed / "The Officer in charge, Base Records, Wellington." Owing to the circumstances in which the photographic work is being carried on, it is regretted that in some cases only rough photographs can be obtained.
  • Image 2 of 3
  • Physical Description Printed card, photograph
  • Notes Single fold printed grey card containing photograph and information regarding location of Alfred Mumford's grave, sent by the Director of Graves Registration.
  • Collection Description Photographs, insignia, memorabilia and certificates relating to Alfred Mumford (1889-1917).
  • Parent Collection Description A collection of material relating to Alfred Mumford (1889-1917) and his experiences during the First World War. The collection includes digital copies of a diary, photographs, insignia, personal objects, and certificates and memorabilia issued following his death. The original material is not held by the library.
  • Collection Location Private collection
  • File Reference CCL-Mumford-2-E-008

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This material has been digitised by Christchurch City Libraries from a private collection.