Letters supporting application to join RNVR

Date1914-1919Reference NumberEphemera 14-137DescriptionHerbert (Bertie) Henry Glasspool (R.N.V.R) was born 31 May 1890. Early in the First World War he signed up with the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry and was invalided out on account of an injury received in 1916. Back home in England he was “white feathered” and in response to this, joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserves. During his Naval service he carried a camera with him and compiled a fascinating photograph album.

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