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The Caroline Skeel Archives Reading Room

A letter sent to Katherine Lyttelton to notify her that she had been awarded the 'Médaille de la reine Élisabeth' (Queen Elisabeth Medal) by the King of Belgium, for her services to Belgian refugees.

Katherine was involved in many projects throughout the war to house and find work for refugees in England. She also helped collect funds and supplies for those still in Belgium.

GalleryRemembering the First World War: Home Front

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