Summary
Private William James Latham's discharge certificate issued by the British Army on 13 August 1920. Latham enlisted with the North Staffordshire Regiment on 14 August 1908. He served with the same regiment during the First World War, and was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.
Physical Description
Cream coloured card, folded in half, printed on both sides. The interior of the card has been filled in by hand in black ink.
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Collection Names
William James Latham Pentridge Prison Collection, Pentridge Prison Collection
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Melanie Meehan, Feb 2013
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Inscriptions
Printed on obverse: DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE./ ANY PERSON finding this Certificate is/ requested to forward it in an unstamped/ envelope to the Secretary, War Office,/ London, S.W.1. Hand written on obverse: W.J. Latham/ Kaitangata/ Otago [All Scratched Out]; W J Latham/ 3 Lobb St/ Coburg Printed and handwritten on reverse: Serial No Lich/3235/NS Army Form B. 2079./ NOTE-This Certificate is to be issued without any altera-/ tions in the manuscript./ Certificate of discharge of No 8963 Rank Private/ Name Latham William James/ Surname. Christian Names in full..... [Extensive text follows]
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Overall Dimensions
125 mm (Width), 203 mm (Height)
Opened flat
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