- 2.
- Ffeil
- 1939-1964.
Miscellaneous papers including a letter, 1939, from R. A. Williams, posted at Haifa, to his grandmother in New Quay; life membership card of the British Legion, 1945; and certificates, 1945-64.
Miscellaneous papers including a letter, 1939, from R. A. Williams, posted at Haifa, to his grandmother in New Quay; life membership card of the British Legion, 1945; and certificates, 1945-64.
Programmes including Order of Service for Christmas Carol Service, Stalag Viiib, 1941 (the organist and choirmaster was R. A. Williams); Ali Bau-Bau, presented to R. A. Williams, Director of Music, by the Prisoners of War of Stalag Xxa and Fort XI Theatrical Company, Thorn, Germany, January, 1942; 'A grand concert by the massed bands & choirs of Stalag Viiib. 80 bandsmen. 80 choristers', August, 1943; St David's Day Church Service, 1943 (the 'Organ Voluntary' was played by R. A. Williams) and 1944; French without tears, Stalag Viiib, August, 1943; and 'Twelfth Night or What you will', undated (R. A. Williams was Director of Music).
Active Service Testament 1916, with a message, 25 August 1914, from Lord Roberts to the troops written on the inside cover.
R. A. Williams (Goodwick) Papers,
The papers relate mainly to R. A. Williams's period of active service, including his certificate of service, 1934-1945, programmes of services, concerts etc., 1941-1944, medical notes, 1941, and various miscellanea.
Williams, R. A. (Robert Arthur), 1916-1998.
The Holy Bible, bearing the name of R. A. Williams, Stalag 344, presented at Christmas 1941 by the King and Queen to British Prisoners of War.
Regular Army. Certificate of Service, 1934-45, including 'Final Assessments of Conduct and Character on Leaving the Colours', 'Certificate of Discharge', 'Educational Attainments, Trade Qualifications, Medals &c' and details of service; together with a propaganda leaflet addressing 'Englishmen Egyptians and Arabs of the Western Desert!'.
A hand drawn undated poster, entitled 'The Four Pillars of Hope' ('The thoughts and hopes of a Prisoner of War while in Germany').
A typescript list by R. A. Williams, 1934-82, mainly including details of his involvement with various committees representing the British Legion in New Quay, Goodwick, Newport and Fishguard. He was also organist at Nevern Church.