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with embroidered illustration depicting Union Jack flag, flowers and the dates 1914-15, with the caption Britons all
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with embroidered illustration depicting Union Jack flag, flowers and the dates 1914-15, with the caption Britons all
Very faint handwritten note on reverse, addressed to Dorothy Cramp From ?Isolda Plant to Dorothy. Original at Sheffield Archives ref. X3/16/4.Richard Frank Cramp served as a sergeant (No. 371207) in the London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) 8th Battalion, having enlisted at Sheffield. He was killed at the Battle of the Somme, France on 10th August 1918, aged 32. His remains were interred at Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery.Born in Woolwich, London, Richard went on become a postman. He married May B Georgina Plant of Moor Lane, Ravenfield, Rotherham in 1910, in the Ecclesall Bierlow district. Whites Trade Directory of 1913 shows Frank at 66 Fulton Road, Walkley, Sheffield
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This print captures a poignant piece of history, showcasing an embroidered illustration depicting the iconic Union Jack flag, delicate flowers, and the significant dates 1914-15. The heartfelt caption "Britons all" accompanies this exquisite artwork. On the reverse side of the print, a very faint handwritten note reveals that it was addressed to Dorothy Cramp from someone named Isolda Plant. The original copy of this precious artifact can be found at Sheffield Archives under reference X3/16/4. It is a cherished memento belonging to Richard Frank Cramp, who served as a sergeant (No. 371207) in the London Regiment's 8th Battalion, known as the Post Office Rifles. Richard enlisted in his hometown of Sheffield and tragically lost his life during the Battle of the Somme in France on August 10th, 1918. He was only 32 years old when he made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Born in Woolwich, London, Richard pursued a career as a postman before marrying May B Georgina Plant from Moor Lane, Ravenfield, Rotherham in 1910. The Whites Trade Directory from 1913 indicates that they resided at 66 Fulton Road in Walkley, Sheffield. This remarkable print serves as both a testament to Richard Frank Cramp's bravery and an enduring symbol of remembrance for those who gave their lives during World War I.
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