Reference
Z1295
Title
Papers and photographs of Regimental Sergeant Major Lawrence Dunham, of the 5th Battalion, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment.
Date free text
c.1923-1946
Production date
From: 1923 To: 1946
Admin/biog history
Given as a gift by William Dunham, Regimental Sergeant Major Lawrence Dunham's nephew. Papers, photos and paintings covering c.1923-46 property of RSM Lawrence Dunham. L. S. Dunham was part of the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment 5th Battalion who on the 15th February 1942 were captured in Singapore and became Prisoners of War of the Japanese, until the end of the war. They suffered many harsh treatments and after their return to the county their bravery was celebrated.
Level of description
fonds