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Letter to George Milson
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Bill says he has joined the Southend circle [Far East POW]. He send good wishes.
Letter to George Milson
A letter from Lloyds Bank referring to National Insurance contributions.
List of 84 Squadron personnel who left Tjilatjap harbour
An alphabetical list of the airmen who tried to escape. The 11 men who escaped on the lifeboat are marked with a cross.
Liberation questionnaire
A form completed by George on his release from prisoner of war camp.
Letter from George Milson
George writes that he is safe and well.
George Milson's list of medals
A compilation regarding George's medals. The first part is a letter from the King presenting his DFC and the second is a list of six medals he was awarded.
Bill from Austin Reed Ltd
George's bill for his new uniform.
Extract from the Journal of the Taiwan POW Camp HQ in Taihoku
A translation certified as true used as exhibit "O" in James Cross' affidavit. On the reverse is handwritten 'Try to tell.... any ex-POW... That you believe... that the atomic bombs should not have been dropped on Japan. The atomic bomb saved his…
The Japanese Labour Camp Survivors Association of Great Britain
An explanation of progress on their claim against the Japanese government.
Peter Haynes' memoir
A memoir sent to George Milson.
Letter to George Milson
The writer encloses four copies of 84 Squadron's history.
At the bottom of the letter a newspaper cutting has recorded the writer's death in October 1945.
At the bottom of the letter a newspaper cutting has recorded the writer's death in October 1945.
Narrative of a journey from Java by 84 Squadron personnel
The article starts with the airfield being over run by Japanese. The men then located two lifeboats and enough stores to sail to Australia.
A second copy has an extra page.
A second copy has an extra page.
Twenty Four Squadron
PA Haynes' memories of his time with 24 squadron.
Letter from George Milson to Peter Haynes
George explains what happened after they were left behind at Tjilatjap, Indonesia. He was eventually captured by the Japanese.
1000 miles with a school map
A newspaper cutting with the story of how a group of airmen escaped from Java after the Japanese invasion.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Casualty details
John Raymond Jeudwine's casualty details.
Letter to George Milson
Harold found an article by George in US Submarine Veterans' magazine. He describes events when they tried to locate the RAF aircrew in Indonesia.
The Log of the "Scorpion"
Details of the escape of 12 Australian aircrew from Indonesia.
Letter to George Milson
The letter announces that George's promotion has been approved. Various instructions are enclosed.
George Milson's commissioning certificate
Form 1443 completed by George when he received his commission.
Information for those on their way home
A booklet with advice for returning ex-prisoners of war and civilians who are stopping at Adabiya.
Warning to ex-prisoners of war
The warning restricts ex-prisoners of war from publishing or communicating to the Press about escapes or experiences as a POW.
RAF Loss form
A form to be completed after the loss of personal equipment.
Nominal Roll Personnel Hut 1/1 as at 23 June 45
A list of prisoners of war with rank.
Three songs about aircraft and death
A poor aviator lay dying: A pilot died in an accident in the summer. He contemplates his dismembered body and the parts of his machine in a humorous way.
Here's to the next man that dies: The author imagines his own death. He said he hoped that…
Here's to the next man that dies: The author imagines his own death. He said he hoped that…