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Military Service Act

A copy of the Military Service Act of 1917. It outlines the process of enlistment in the armed forces. Sent to the Clerk of Bradford.

John Harrison

Soldier's Holdall

This item is believed to be a “Holdall,” which would have been used during World War One to keep items together. Holdalls would contain various items needed for personal use and hygiene such as utensils, comb. sewing kit ("Housewife"), shaving equipment, toothbrush, etc. It is stamped with, "1916 W [arrow symbol] D 25." The arrow symbol was used by the British government to denote government property and was used in various parts of the British empire, the "WD" indicates that the item belonged to the British War Department and the "1916" indicates the year.

Government of England