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John Mansell's notes.
Greetings Telegram from John Mansell
The telegram wishes happy returns. It is annotated 'Telling us he had been recommended for a commission'. There is a post-it note with 'Join up. 17 Oct 1942. [indecipherable] birthday?'.
John Mansell's prisoner of war notes
Flying Officer E J Mansell’s details the march from Belaria to Luckenwalde. Diary begins in the centre compound of Stalag Luft 3 (Belaria camp). He left Belaria on 27th January 1944 being moved to other camps as the Russian front advanced from the…
Letter from John Mansell to his family
John complains he has had little mail this month. He asks about Joy and Clive.
Letter from John Mansell to his family
John writes that Christmas was good. They had beer and home made wine plus food parcels. He continues to study Spanish and Science. He asks for toothpaste and sunglasses as well as cigarettes.
Letter from John Mansell to his mother
John writes wishing his mother a happy birthday. He received a single letter, from his father, with photographs. A sentence has been blacked out by the censor. Several words have been underlined.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
He has had no letters from home. He has attended concerts. He wishes his mother happy birthday. He asks about family and friends.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John is studying maths, science, radio, German and philosophy. He asks for books on these subjects and Ohmav[sic] Light of Asia. He has been keeping busy.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that everything is the same but the weather is getting colder.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received two letters from his parents. He has been playing rugby and bridge. One sentence has been censored. He asks about family and friends. He wishes his parents a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that they have received a YMCA parcel and he chose a diary. The censor has blacked out two sections.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received some letters but no parcels. One sentence has been deleted by the censor.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received several letters. He has been playing hockey and boxing. He has received parcels.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received a letter from his parents and a parcel from Towser. He has a Spanish exam in July.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has had no letters for about a month but he has had a couple of book parcels. His studies continue. He has met a friend from Minehead, in the camp. He is going to a concert that evening.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John has received two letters from his parents and three letters from others. One sentence has been blacked out by the censor. He has had a couple of parcels.
There is a second copy.
There is a second copy.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received their letters but no parcels. He has had no contact with fellow crew members except one man who was in hospital.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John wishes his dad happy birthday. He has received 200 cigarettes but he doesn't know who sent it. He has been playing hockey.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes he has received a letter and photos from his Dad. No parcels, yet. He has been working on a set for a play, plus playing hockey and rugby.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received letters and 1000 cigarettes and three pounds of tobacco. Some of the packets had no card so he does not know who sent them. He also received a parcel from his parents and asks for pyjamas.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes wishing his mother and Joy happy birthday. He has not had much mail. He is playing hockey, studying Spanish and hoping to be home by Christmas.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes thanking his parents for their letter. He talks about friends.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes he has received several letters from his parents and Sheila, but no parcels. He asks about relations.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has had no mail. He now works as theatre electrician and projectionist. He writes about family and friends.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received very little mail but his books are on the way. He and Jimmy have been working in the theatre. The weather is hot and he has no parcels since March.