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HOME Museum & Collections Sales Donations Events Contact Us REGIMENTAL HISTORY 17th Century 18th Century 19th Century 20th Century First World War Second World War Actions & Movements Battle Honours FAMILY HISTORY Resources Further Reading PHOTO GALLERY ENQUIRIES FURTHER READING LINKS		Collections - Archives - Letters Mrs Owtram's Letters from soldiers and their relatives, First World War. Letter to Mrs Owtram, from Company Quarter Master Sergeant & Colour Sergeant Richard Henry Kirkby, number 375 and later 240026, 1st/5th King’s Own continued to served in the 5th Battalion after the war. C Coy 24 Nov 1916 To Mrs Owtram, Dear Madam, I beg to acknowledge the receipt of 31 pairs of socks, forwarded by you for the men of C Company. I have the pleasure of thanking you on behalf of each of the recipient for these Gifts which are greatly appreciated just this time of year. Yours obediently R H Kirkby CQMS Accession Number: KO2490/119 Only a proportion of our collections are on display at anyone time. Certain items are on loan for display in other institutions. An appointment is required to consult any of our collections which are held in store.