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Hermann Goring band
A black cloth band with the name 'Hermann Goring'.
Memorandum from Bromyard County Court
The memorandum accompanies a cheque, the compensation for Doug's accident.
Settlement of accident claim
A signed settlement with compensation for Doug's accident.
Doug Box's Inventory
A handwritten list of Doug's possessions.
Letter to Doug Box from N Uchtmann
Enclosed with the letter is a drawing of the camp. Additionally he offers Doug copies of photographs from the camp.
Letter to Doug Box's father from Russells
The letter refers to the summons and asks that he and his son attend.
Letter to Doug Box's father from Russells
The letter asks for assistance in finding out the name of the Storridge Nursing Association. Also they ask him to sign an authority in order to issue a summons on behalf of Doug.
Letter to Doug Box's parents from Russells
The letter refers to Doug's accident and suggests a solution with regard to compensation.
Letter to Doug Box's parents from the RAF Benevolent Fund
The Fund repeats its offer of assistance, then or in the future.
Letter to Doug Box's mother from Winifred Potter
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Winifred expresses sympathy over her and her sister's bad accident.
Letter to Doug Box from the Caterpillar Club
The letter accompanies a Caterpillar Pin.
Letter to Doug Box from his parents
They hope that Doug is still enjoying good health. They have been picking fruit and looking after the fowl.
Letter to Doug Box from his parents
They hope he is well. His friends at home wish him well and hope he will be home soon.
Special Order of the Day
The commander of the local Home Guard thanks the Guard for their loyalty and service.
Home Guard Certificate
A certificate awarded to Doug Box's father for serving in the Home Guard between 7 June 1940 and 31 December 1944.
RAF Sketch Book
RAF Form 27, the cover of a sketch book.
Letter home from Doug Box 18 May 1944
Doug thanks his parents for their letter. He received 200 cigarettes from the Garage where he used to work. He asks after everyone and the car. He has attended a church service.
Postcard home from Doug Box 10 February 1944
Doug writes that he has received a letter from Taffy. He asks to be remembered to family and friends.
Letter home from Doug Box 4 April 1944
Doug tells his parents that his first parcel has arrived and he is extremely grateful. He asks after everyone. He writes that he has received 11 letters. He has little news.
Letter home from Doug Box 4 August 1944
Doug writes that he hopes his parents are well. He asks after family and friends. He finds camp monotonous and looks forward to getting home.
Letter home from Doug Box 18 August 1944
Doug writes that he has not had any letters from his parents for three months. He tells a story about a fellow prisoner who lost a bet about the end of the war and was thrown into a pond.
Letter home Doug Box 3 February 1945
Dou writes that he has received a letter from his parents. He asks after family and friends. He misses his mother's cooking.
Letter home from Doug Box 18 January 1945
Doug writes he is OK. He thanks his parents for the underclothes that they sent. He has been doing his own laundry and sympathises with his mother having to do so much at home. He asks after family and friends.
Letter home from Doug Box February 1945
Doug asks after family and friends. He has been studying poultry keeping.
Letter home from Doug Box 3 January 1945
Doug thanks his parents for their letter. He went to church for Christmas. He asks after family and friends. he misses his car!