L. H. Gray was born in 1895 and enlisted in 1916.
He fought on the Western Front at Neuve Chappelle and Rouen.
He worked with German P. O. W's where some of the trench art was created.
After the war he worked for the Gas Company in London, he died in the 1950's.
After the War - L. H. Gray wrote a diary - it was both a historical and historical account.
Name of contributor(s)
Andy Gray (Grandson)Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to
L. H. GrayDate(s) the event(s) in the story took place
1918Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place
Rouen and Neuve Chappelle.Object(s)
2 x Shell Cases with inscriptions (Ticket 7)
1 x Knife with inscription from 1918 (Ticket 9)
1 x Ashtray with German Belt Buckle in centre (Ticket 10)
1 x souvenir helmet inkwell from a post war visit to Ypres (Ticket 12)
1 x Matchbox with inscription on back by L. H. Gray (Ticket 13)
1 x Boer War Hankerchief (Ticket 14)
1 x single goggle lens found by Andy Gray (grandson) at Aubigny en Artois
British War Medal and Victory Medal with box belonging to L. H. Gray.Community Collection Day
Dorking Museum, Surrey (04/05/19)
