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I got the slide rule during my time as a "slide rule collecting nut", never expecting I would ever identify a previous owner from the name embossed on the leather case. It looked like 'Biro' but way too early, so I think a 303 round was used.

Burton's 4.5" Howitzer slide rule in leather case.
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So here he is at the Haworth Historical Research Laboratory, University of Manchester. Captain Philip Theodore Haworth RFA, born 25 April 1897, wounded 28 April 1917, died of wounds 3 May 1917. His mother had died the day after his birth. "In thy presence is fullness of joy".

Painting  of Captain Philip Theodore Haworth RFA, 86 Bde. In the Haworth Historical Research Laboratory, University of Manchester. Died of wounds 3 May 1917, aged 20 years.
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Geoff Sullivan
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Arrived here from the other place, formerly known as geoffsengine. Might pop back to swear at the government. Geoffs Search Engine is back, updated. www.hut-six.co.uk
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