G. R. Roupell papers

This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 206 Liddle Collection RUS 41
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1919-1990
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 file; typescript (photocopy)

Scope and Content

Typescript of diary written whilst POW (Prisoner of War), 1919-1920 (n.d.).

Administrative / Biographical History

G. R. Roupell, Captain, 1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment, and Staff Officer, served in North Russia and was held POW (Prisoner of War) in Moscow, 1919-1920. He was awarded the VC (Victoria Cross) and later became a Brigadier.

Access Information

Access is unrestricted

Note

In English

Other Finding Aids

Russia catalogue (hard copy) http://www.leeds.ac.uk/library/spcoll/liddle/index.htm

Alternative Form Available

Microfilmed

Related Material

Tapes 16 and 29: interview recorded with Peter Liddle. See also GS 1388: Roupell, GR.

Personal Names

Roupell G. R.