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Lawless family : Papers

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Reference NumberARC-0849CreatorLawless familyDescriptionMisc-MS-1330 includes a transcript of the World War I diaries of Private Henry James Lawless, maps which chart his movements through Europe, copies of his discharge certificates, a photograph of him in his uniform c.1915, and a short history of his life.
MS-1640 consists primarily of papers relating to James Henry Lawless, including his World War I diary and related documents, pay books, forms and certificates, some from World War II. In addition, there is a photograph, a wallet, a book of postcards of Egypt, a medal ribbon and a pressed flower. There are also items relating to James Lawless' civilian life, including a photograph, a birth certificate, and a letter of commendation from the Returned Services Association. There is also a letter from Alan D. Lawless to his mother, written from a hospital in Italy, dated 26 December 1943, and a lease.
MS-4754 consists of photographs and biographical information relating to Private Percy William Lawless.
Only a small part of this collection is digitised and available through Digital Collections. Information about other items can be found on the Hākena catalogue, through the Library Catalogues link above.History / BiographyPercy William Lawless served in World War I and was killed at Gallipoli on 2 May 1915.
James Henry Lawless served in both World War I and World War II.
Alan Douglas Lawless served in World War II.
Percy was the son of William George and Maud (nee Jones) Lawless. He was the elder half-brother of James Henry and Alan Douglas. They were the sons of William George and Agnes Colthard Lawless (nee Smellie).

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