| This Unit provides a glimpse into the last two months of Douglas’s life. He was posted back to Britain after serious illness. He regained his spirits and was looking forward to spending Christmas with his family and friends when his short life was brought to an abrupt end in tragic circumstances.
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Source 1
Raising money for wounded soldiers, Kent
November 1916
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Source 2
Douglas’s last letter home
8 December 1916 |
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Source 3
Hearing the news
14 December 1916 |
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Source 4
Letter of condolence
23 December 1916 |
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Source 5
Posthumous award
May 1918 |
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