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Letter to Mrs Thomson from the Red Cross
Informs her that they know definitely that George was a prisoner of war and give address she should use for letters and parcels.
Letter to George Thomson's father from the Air Ministry
Advises not to send parcel until they have permanent camp address, which they hope he will receive soon.
Letter to George Thomson's father from RA\f Mildenhall POW fund
Advises him to use address supplied by Red Cross and that George would probably be sent from Dulag Luft to a permanent camp very soon. On the reverse a pencilled draft of letter at previous item.
Letter from George Thomson's father to Wing Commander W D G Watkins
To officer commanding 16 [sic] Squadron notifying him that he had received a postcard from his son sent from Dulag Luft. In addition, that he had been contacted by the Red Cross with instructions and address for posting for letters and parcels as…
Postcard to George Thomson from H M Wyllie
Prisoner of war pre-formatted postcard stamped return to sender. From Uncle Hugh and Aunt Betty. Glad to receive George's postcard that he was safe and awaiting address of permanent camp. Provided news from home. Hope war would soon be over and he…
Prisoner of war post card from George Thomson to his father
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Pre-printed card informing that he had been taken prisoner of war in Germany and was in good health. Would shortly go to another camp so don't write until new address
Letter to George Thomson from his parents
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Addressed to Sergeant Thomson as a prisoner of war with no allocated number or camp. Sent via the Red Cross. Returned to sender. Pleased to receive his latest mail 26 September 18 1944. Had the good news that he was safe as a prisoner and had sent…
Undelivered letter to George Thomson from his parents
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Written to George as a prisoner of war. Acknowledge receipt of his first postcard and glad to know that he was well cared for by the Red Cross. Relieved to get his camp and POW number so they could now send parcel. Says they wrote to Dulag Luft as…
Two letters to Arthur Lee from Lieutenant Colonel Dryden and signed affidavit
The first letter asks Arthur to confirm a statement made by Robert Stauch.
The second letter thanks Arthur for replying and for his affidavit.
The affidavit is enclosed.
The second letter thanks Arthur for replying and for his affidavit.
The affidavit is enclosed.
Letter to Doug Box from his parents
Doug's mother writes that she is pleased that he is safe. She writes about family and friends. Included is a short message from Pearl.
From prisoner of war
Confirming Sergeant Ronald 'Tom' Arthur Gorton is a prisoner of war. A note from Ron Wood to Vera Gorton telling her that her husband 'Tom' is safe and wishing her a happy Christmas.
Letter from Peter Lovegrove to his mother
Mentions being wounded and being taken prisoner. Says wound was better and he was off to another camp. Gives instructions to send mail and parcels in line with red cross regulations. Suggest using his service number and camp, Dulag Luft. Gives…
Peter Anthony Lovegrove 3rd March 1920 - 12th November 1942
Biography of Peter Antony Lovegrove.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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A card letting his parents know he is safe and well.
Card from Brian Walley to Mair Williams
He writes affectionately to Mair but says he is a prisoner till the end of the war.
Dulag Luft postcard from Reg Wilson to his parents
A postcard from Reg to his parents advising them that he is well in Dulag Luft.
Postcards from John Goldby to his parents
Two postcards written by John to his parents. He explains he has been in hospital with a broken ankle.
Letter to Mrs Layne from the Red Cross
Glad to know that she had heard from her husband and noted his camp address. Mentions that they had been informed that her husband has been promoted and has a new service number. Includes information on posting letters and parcels to prisoners of war…
Letter from Rec Cross to Donald Baker's mother
Informs her they have forwarded letter to her son and gives his address at Dulag Luft.
Prisoner of war letter from Donald Baker
Request that addressee send him uniform, shirts, shoes and socks as well as photographs. Also mentions other items of clothing, financial matters and instructions to redirect mail. Asks them to keep personal belongings and send the odd Rhodesian…
Letter from the Red Cross
Letter to C Baker informing him that his son Pilot Officer Donald Baker was interned unwounded in Dulag Luft.
Telegram to Donald Baker's parents
Says card from Donald Baker well and happy. Address P/O Donald Arthur Baker RAF Dulag Luft, Germany.
Letter from Donald Baker to his mother
First letter as prisoner of war. Says he is well and that he would number letters. Suggests she should make sure from Red Cross what she might send him. Asks for photographs with letters. Requests: towels, soap and toothbrushes in first parcel and…
Transcript of letter from John Valentine to his mother
States that he managed to bail out before plane crashed. Would be moved to permanent camp soon. Request wife not to send anything yet.
Telegram John Valentine prisoner
Telegram stating that telegram from red cross quoting German information that her husband John previously reported missing was a prisoner of war.