The Newsletters of the Friends of the Green Howards Regimental Museum

Issue 2. April 1997. World War I Issue
Mallett's Men		63 model soldiers depicting the Green Howards since 1688 were presented to the Museum by Wing Commander Ken Mallett, RAF. Ken describes his fascination for converting and painting model soldiers.

Holding the Menin Cross Roads, - the Story Behind the Picture		A famous painting by Chevalier Fortunino Matania depicts the episode during World War I when the 2nd Battalion of the Green Howards held a cross roads on the Ypres to Menin road. The story behind the incident depicted by the painting is meticulously retold. The stories of the members of the Regiment depicted in the painting are recounted.

Private Henry Tandy		One of those involved in the incident at the Menin Cross Roads was Private William Tandy. A short biography is presented of the most decorated Private in World War I, who came within moments of shooting Corporal Adolf Hitler.

The Menin Cross Roads, - Three Modern Views		Photographs of the Menin Cross Roads in 1931, 1974, and 1995 are shown.

The Somme VC's		Biographies of the four members of the Green Howards who won the Victoria Cross during the Battle of the Somme.

Lieutenat Bell's Last Letter Home		A copy of the last letter home by Lieutenat Donald Simpson Bell, VC, has been donated by his relatives to the Museum's archives. The letter is reprinted here.

Green Howards in the Air		24 members of the Green Howards served in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. 10 of these men lost their lives.

Death in the Air, - Infamous Illusion or Thrilling Reality?		The authenticity of photographs shown in a book is thrown into question. A sensation when first shown, there is now doubt about them, - even though they vividdly depict deeds of valour and self-sacrifice.

The Sledmere Cross		The Sledmere Cross, near Malton in Yorkshire, is an elaborate carved stone memorial. This essay discusses whether the cross is a memorial to those killed in World War I, or is simply a folly.

The Royal Armouries		Opened in 1996, the Royal Armouries in Leeds is a most impressive museum, - with over 150000 square feet of floor space, 35000 objects, and 3000 images and maps on display. A brief description is given of the museum.

Issue 2. April 1997.
World War I Issue

Mallett's Men

63 model soldiers depicting the Green Howards since 1688 were presented to the Museum by Wing Commander Ken Mallett, RAF. Ken describes his fascination for converting and painting model soldiers.

Holding the Menin Cross Roads, - the Story Behind the Picture

A famous painting by Chevalier Fortunino Matania depicts the episode during World War I when the 2nd Battalion of the Green Howards held a cross roads on the Ypres to Menin road. The story behind the incident depicted by the painting is meticulously retold. The stories of the members of the Regiment depicted in the painting are recounted.

Private Henry Tandy

One of those involved in the incident at the Menin Cross Roads was Private William Tandy. A short biography is presented of the most decorated Private in World War I, who came within moments of shooting Corporal Adolf Hitler.

The Menin Cross Roads, - Three Modern Views

Photographs of the Menin Cross Roads in 1931, 1974, and 1995 are shown.

The Somme VC's

Biographies of the four members of the Green Howards who won the Victoria Cross during the Battle of the Somme.

Lieutenat Bell's Last Letter Home

A copy of the last letter home by Lieutenat Donald Simpson Bell, VC, has been donated by his relatives to the Museum's archives. The letter is reprinted here.

Green Howards in the Air

24 members of the Green Howards served in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. 10 of these men lost their lives.

Death in the Air, - Infamous Illusion or Thrilling Reality?

The authenticity of photographs shown in a book is thrown into question. A sensation when first shown, there is now doubt about them, - even though they vividdly depict deeds of valour and self-sacrifice.

The Sledmere Cross

The Sledmere Cross, near Malton in Yorkshire, is an elaborate carved stone memorial. This essay discusses whether the cross is a memorial to those killed in World War I, or is simply a folly.

The Royal Armouries

Opened in 1996, the Royal Armouries in Leeds is a most impressive museum, - with over 150000 square feet of floor space, 35000 objects, and 3000 images and maps on display. A brief description is given of the museum.

Issue No.2