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Prisoner-of-war diary written by Royal Air Force serviceman Lionel Cherry Gilmour, circa 1918. Describes the circumstances of his shoot-down over France on July 31, 1918 and documents his first few weeks as a POW in various German camps, including…

Postcard to Mrs. M. Gilmour from Lieutenant Lionel Cherry Gilmour, August 16, 1918. Notifies her that he is a prisoner of war in Karlsruhe, Germany and is safe. Requests that parcels be sent.

Photographic postcard to Lionel Cherry Gilmour, November 1, 1920. Sends Christmas and New Year wishes. Postcard image features a scene on the Waikato River, Hamilton, New Zealand.Caption: "Traffic bridge, Hamilton."

Photographic postcard to Lionel Cherry Gilmour ("Gilly") from George W. Pomeroy, July 1917. Sends an update on life at the Canadian Training School (CTS) in Bexhill-on-Sea, England. Postcard image features servicemen exercising.Inscription: "C.T.S,…

Postcard to Lieutenant Lionel Cherry Gilmour from Agence Internationale des Prisonniers de Guerre, September 6, 1918. Requests that he enclose postcard and confirm receipt of a telegram.

Postcard to Lieutenant Lionel Cherry Gilmour from Agence Internationale des Prisonniers de Guerre, October 21, 1918. Notifies Gilmour that his message has been wired to the address provided.

Postcard to Lieutenant Lionel Cherry Gilmour from Agence Internationale des Prisonniers de Guerre, November 14, 1918. Notifies Gilmour that his message has been wired to the address provided.

Photograph album containing 46 photographs related to Lionel Cherry Gilmour's service with the Royal Air Force during World War I, circa 1917-1918. Images depict military personnel in both posed and casual settings, military buildings, the interior…

Photograph of Lieutenant Calthorpe pretending to hold Lionel Cherry Gilmour at gunpoint, circa 1917-1918. Inscription on verso: "'Kamerad.' Lt. Calthorpe, machine gun officer, and myself (L. C. Gilmour). Note: Oct 1967. This officer was an…

Graduation certificate issued by the Royal Flying Corps to Lionel Cherry Gilmour, February 19, 1918. Certifies that Gilmour has completed a course in the Military Flying Wing and is qualified for RFC service.