The lost chest of Lt. Hands
“The trunk, which includes a uniform bearing the ribbons for the Military Cross, was found at Highfield School in Letchworth.
It is not clear how the chest, the property of Lt Howard Hands, MC,found its way into the school.
Herts at War historian, Dan Hill, said opening the trunk was a “wow moment”.
As well as containing Lt Hands’ immaculate uniform including his cap, belts and cigarette case, maps showing a network of secret tunnels that ran under enemy positions on the Western Front, photographs, newspapers and his bedpan were also in the trunk.”