Clifford Cohen’s Medals
Second World War medals awarded to Lt. Clifford Cohn M.C. with a letter from King George VI ,Regimental Cap Badge of the Durham Light Infantry and King Edward VIII Coronation Medallion.
Photo from Album of Sadie Strong (nee Boyars)
Sadie (1917-1949) lived in Liverpool, married Gershon Gerald Strong in 1940. During the Second World War Sadie was a member of ENSA and her husband served in the army.
Photograph of Staff Sergeant Alfred Cohen
Staff Sergeant Alfred Cohen, Royal Army Service Corps, (1895-1941) served in Egypt and Gallipoli in the First World War.
Readings from the Holy Scriptures for Jewish soldiers and sailors
Prayer Book issued by the Jewish Welfare Board of New York in 1942.
Letter from Emmanuel Barbanel
A handwritten letter from Sgt Emanuel Barbanel to Rene. He describes celebrating Passover while stationed in Tripoli and Cairo.
Doris Benjamin’s Cape
Doris Benjamin’s nurse’s cape showing regimental badges.
Victoria Cross
This Victoria Cross was awarded to Petty Officer Tommy Gould in 1942 for his act of bravery while serving aboard a submarine.
Silver Pocket Watch
A silver pocket watch gifted by Anne Mendoza- Ross, who served at Bletchley Park.
Letter to a correspondent for the Jewish Chronicle
A letter addressed to Lucien Harris, Manchester Correspondent for the Jewish Chronicle. It gives him permission to visit the Czechoslovakian Army Camp.
British Jewry in Battle and in Blitz
A booklet ‘British Jewry in Battle and Blitz’ published in 1942.
