Tatham, Lyster James (Midshipman, b.1923 - d.1941) Accession Number: 3DRL/6435

Description

Collection relating to the Second World War service of Midshipman Lyster James Tatham, HMS Kandahar, United Kingdom, c. 1942.

Oversize folio 1 of 1 - Collection consists of one commemorative scroll sent by King George VI and bearing the name of Midshipman L J Tatham. Upon his death, this scroll was sent to Midshipman Tatham's mother, May Florence Tatham.

Contextual Description

Midshipman Tatham was attached to the Royal Navy and serving in HMS Kandahar in the Mediterranean Sea when he was killed in action on 20 December 1941.

Details

Accession Number
3DRL/6435
Maker
United Kingdom Government
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Certificate
Measurement
Extent: 1 cm
Oversize: 1
Overall: 38 x 46 x 1 cm
Date Made
1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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