Series 2: Textual records

Certificate of Appointment presented to Michael Norbury on his appointment as the 2nd Lieutenant, land forces in the British Indian Army from June 25th 1940. The certificate was issued in the name of "George the Sixth" in the 4th year of his reign at the Court of Saint James on September 27th 1940. The certifiate has a note of complement dated October 10th 1946 from the Secretary of… more

Letter from Michael Norbury to his mother dated November 11th 1941 from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The Letter is primarily a response to some previous letters from his mother and his recent life updates. The letter details various topics such as not replying often to her letters, buying a new typewriter, letting go his old bearer, his new job and talking about romanies, and Kullu people.

Letter of Appreciation from Indian office dated March 26th 1946, issued on the behalf of the Secretary of State for India and the government of India to appreciate Michael Norbury for his years of service at the time of emergency. It is also mentioned that as the emergency ends, Michael Norbury will be grated the honory rank of Major and a mention in the London Gazette.

Narrative of Michael Norbury's war years in India and abroad, starting from 1939. The narrative desribes various events from his training days to fighting in the war front. He also expressed his views about Hitler's actions, racism in the British Indian Army and widespread of diseases like malaria, and typhus. more

Memorandum describes Michael Norbury's military colleagues bidding farewell to him. As a token of appreciation, they mentioned a great deal about his years of service comprising of his contributions towards the battalion in training and wars, their bond as collegues and whishing him the best for the future. more

Memorandum describes Michael Norbury's military colleagues bidding farewell to him. As a token of appreciation, they mentioned a great deal about his years of service comprising of his contributions towards the battalion in training and wars, their bond as collegues and whishing him the best for the future. more