T19.442.1

Bannister Collection - KIA 19 Feb 1945

(1945)

Effects of A-22618 Cpl Kenneth Robert Bannister KIA 19 February 1945. Postcards from Brussels (10)(.2), letters and documents concerning Bannister's burial and death (.14), documents and letters concerning Bannister's medals (.13), personal photos (.10), letters from Martha Little (.11), Boy Scouts Association certificate for Higher Service (.5), statement of War service gratuity (.9), letter from sister Olive (returned to sender) (.12), empty Christmas card (.6), Reichsbanknote 20000 note (.3), newspaper article "Scottish Hit Hard by Germans", map of Belgium and the Netherlands indicating location of Nijimen Cemetery (.4). Newspaper photo of Bannister with two women and other Essex Scottish soldier (.15). Newspaper page "Scottish Platoon Captures Castle" (.7). Newspaper article "Scottish Hit Hard by Germans" (.8). Essex Scottish. KIA Feb. 19, 1945. Medals are 5 earned (.1): Defence Medal, Canadian Voluntary Service Medal, France & Germany Star, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal. Donated by Olive nee Bannister (sister) via friend S/Ldr Bill Spanarski.

Details

History Date1945
Kind Document
 Medal
LocationTilston → Chapel → F
Tilston → Chapel → U
MaterialsPaper, metal
Dimensions
Alt Accession Number2019.442.1