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Colin joined the British Army in December 1941 and, eventually, moved to his preferred Royal Air Force in March 1943. He went to Number 2 Initial Training School at RAAF Bradfield Park in Sydney as a navigator, graduating in February 1944. His first…

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BNorthGJNorthGJv1.pdf
A day by day account consisting of three parts, covering: 1. being shot down on 21 February 1945, his capture and journey to prisoner of war camp arriving 15 March 1945, including a description of his train being bombed by Marauders; 2. describing…

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BNorthGJNorthGJv2.pdf
A day by day account (written on lined paper) consisting of three parts; Part one covers his being shot down on 21 February 1945, his capture and journey to prisoner of war camp arriving 15 March 1945, includes an account of his train being bombed by…

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AGardR160601.mp3
Ron was a member of the Air Training Corps and then joined the Royal Air Force. From Oxford, he went to Lord’s Cricket Ground, followed by RAF Bridlington. He was posted to No. 7 Air Gunners School at RAF Stormy Down and passed out as a sergeant air…

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MFraserC[Ser#-DoB]-151113-02.jpg
Recounts that piece of parachute silk is a memento of Colin Fraser's Lancaster being shot down during an attack on Gestapo barracks at Berchtesgaden on 25 April 1945. Describes crew bale out and skilful crash landing by pilot Flying Officer Harry…

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PFraserC1503.jpg
A fragment of a parachute on which is written ‘Anzac Day 25.4.45, In M-Mike, Berchsgarten (Hitler’s Hang Out), 460 Squadron crest and moto strike and return, 460 Sqdn, F/O "Lofty" Payne, (WA), F/Sgt W A Stanley (Vic), Col Fraser, ( " ), "Buck" Bennet…

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MCurnockRM1815605-171114-013.pdf
The News Sheet of the Canadian Prisoner of War Relatives Association. This edition covers Victory in Europe, the death of President Roosevelt, the liberation of Canadian POWs, assembly centres for released POWs, the seizure of German POW records,…

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MCurnockRM1815605-171114-020.pdf
The official journal of the Prisoners of War Department of the Red Cross and St John War Organisation. This edition covers the editor's comments, How the Convoys got through, photographs of ex-POWs titled 'Victory Smiles', Finding his Feet -…

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MCurnockRM1815605-171114-021.pdf
The official journal of the Prisoners of War Department of the Red Cross and St John War Organisation. This edition covers the Editors comments, Repatriation Arrangements, Liberation comes to Stalag IXA, Behind the Scenes about theatrical endeavours,…

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MCurnockRM1815605-171114-022.pdf
The official journal of the Prisoners of War Department of the Red Cross and St John War Organisation. This edition covers the Editors comments, the transport of food parcels, Emergency supplies for the camp, POW cooking, articles about Christmas in…

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MCurnockRM1815605-171114-023.pdf
The official journal of the Prisoners of War Department of the Red Cross and St John War Organisation. This edition covers the Editors comments, POWs released by the Russians, ex-Internees welcomed home, entertainment at the Camps, Escaped Prisoners…

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SWooleyAJ[Ser#-DoB]v10048.jpg
Annotated 'Prisoner of war, YX5500, 92732, Cpl Walker A M, B Company, 2nd A.I.F. Stalag VII A, Austria (crossed out) Germany'.
Left - a small photograph of a family group, men, women and a baby.
Right - head and shoulders portrait of a man…

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EWilsonRCWilsonWJ-M450506-0001.jpg
Reg has been moved to Stalag 7A on foot and at night. Their camp was liberated by the Americans. He is frustrated that he cannot get home since they are restricted to camp.

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EWalleyBSWilliamsM420412-0001.jpg
He apologises for not writing more and asks for a photograph.

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PWalleyBS18010009.jpg
Five prisoners standing in a row in front of huts. On the reverse 'Stalag VIIA L to R ?? Ernie Moore ? B Walley RAF'.

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PWalleyBS18010011.jpg
Two airmen standing in front of their huts. On the reverse 'Sgt Brian Walley RAF Cpl Dick Morris AIF at Stalag 7A Moorburg Co-escapees 1942 P970171'.
A second copy has, on the reverse, 'Brian & Dick (Australian) POW Stalag 383 Dick Morris AIF B…

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PWalleyBS18010013.jpg
A group of ten men with an eleventh leaning on a hut in the background. On the reverse 'Old branch VIIA B. Walley back row 4th from left'.
There is a second copy with, on the reverse, 'Stalag VIIA B. Walley 2nd R back row.'

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PWalleyBS18010015.jpg
Eight airmen arranged in two rows in front of their hut. On the reverse 'B Walley middle back row. Tassie Thomas L. bottom row. Stalag VIIA Moosburg Germany 14/4/42 Australian Infantry Airmen'.

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PWalleyBS18010029.jpg
A view looking across the camp showing many huts. On the reverse 'Stalag VIIA'.
A second view show the camp and a control tower from a wood. On the reverse 'Control tower VIIA'.

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PWalleyBS18010033.jpg
A group of men amongst thrown away cans. On the reverse 'Stalag VIIA Germans scavenging over tin can dump'.

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PWalleyBS18010035.jpg
Group of prisoners, some naked, some getting dressed. On the reverse 'Stalag VIIA Russian POWs being deloused'.

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PWalleyBS18020001.jpg
#1 is the main street at Stalag VIIA
#2 is three airmen identified as Bill, Scotty and Brian
#3 is hut 106 at Stalag 383
#4 is an eight man water polo team with Brian marked.
#5 is six men identified as the Wales team.
#6 is five men inside hut…

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BRogersDGortonRAv1.pdf
A summary of Tom's early life, marriage and service career. Includes a description of his aircraft being shot down over Wetten, with photographs of his caterpillar badge and postcard to his wife confirming he was a prisoner of war and his…

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Debrief questionnaire giving personal information of Sergeant Ronald 'Tom' Arthur Gorton. Lists the camps he was in, Stalag IX, Stalag Luft 3 and Stalag VIIA, and answers to questions about interrogations, escapes attempted, collaboration with enemy…

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