Armstrong, Christina (Volunteer, b.1878 - d.1964) Accession Number: PR85/315

Description

Collection relating to the First World War service of volunteer Christina Armstrong, France, United Kingdom, Australia, 1915-1921.

Wallet 1 of 1 - consists of letters and documents related to Armstrong's service with French canteens across the Western Front. Items include Armstrong's passport, a French identification pass authorising her movements across the Somme, Paris, and La Havre, and clippings from a French newspaper, referencing Armstrong as a recipient of the Medaille d'Honnour. The wallet also contains two letters of gratitude, including one from the Director General of the British Committee of the French Red Cross.

Oversize folio 1 of 1 - contains three certificates issued to Armstrong in recognition of her service, including for the award of Medaille de la Reconnaissance Francaise, Medaille d'Honneur and Comite Britannique de la Croix Rouge Francaise [British Committee of the French Red Cross].

Details

Accession Number
PR85/315
Maker
Government of France
Maker
Commonwealth Government of Australia
Maker
British Red Cross Society, London
Maker
Various
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Certificate
Measurement
Extent: 1 cm
Wallet/s: 1
Oversize: 1 folio
Date Made
1915-1921
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
10
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Provenance
AWM315 749/002/011
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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