Albert Clay papers

Box of medals and miniature medals, including the Order of the Nile (1914-1919, 1939-1945); 2 maps, including a general map of Gallipoli and a map of the Kurija Dere region (nd, 1915); Framed Mentioned in Despatches certificate (1 March 1919); Manuscript certificate relating to the award of the Order of the Nile, with photostat copy and translations in English and French (nd); 3 photographs, one an x-ray of wound (February 1919, 25 September 1920, nd); Supplement to The London Gazette relating to A.H. Clay's promotion to the rank of Major (6 Feb 1920); Disability statement form (20 September 1919); 2 manuscript letters relating to A.H. Clay's wound, with sketch (5 October 1920); Typescript letter from the University of London Military Education Commitee relating to A.H. Clay being mentioned in Despatches (20 July 1918); Officer's record of services book (24 September 1919); Typescript account of his father's service by the donor, B.L. Clay (August 1985).

Albert Henry Clay (1896-1957) trained with the University of London Officer Training Corps. As 2nd Lieutenant and Acting Captain, 1st Battalion, 10th London (Hackney) Regiment, he served at Gallipoli and in Egypt/Palestine. He was mentioned in Despatches on 3 April 1918 and promoted to the rank of Major on 1 August 1919. He also served with the Home Guard during the Second World War.

Access is unrestricted.

The papers were placed in the Collection by B.L. Clay (son).

In English, but with a little French.

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

Microfilmed.