NAM.1987-03-31-717

One of a collection of 97 papers, including correspondence, press cuttings, programmes, orders and other papers relating to Gen Sir Augustus Francis Andrew Nicol Thorne's military service during 1918. The collection includes: postcards to his children (especially Diana), letters of congratulations on his appointments and decorations, other routine correspondence, press announcements of his promotions and the award of two bars to his DSO, Christmas cards received, priced copy of the catalogue of the contents of Bawdsey Hall sold by auction in May, and issues 1 and 2 of 'Sircle Snips', the magazine of 184th Brigade, published December 1918. Relating to the 3rd Bn Grenadier Guards, the 9th Corps School, the 184 Infantry Brigade, and the 2nd Guards Brigade. Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918).

World War One, Western Front (1914-1918)