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  • Tags: Dulag Luft
  • Type is exactly "Text. Correspondence"

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Writes he was safe and well and sends endearments.

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To Grandma. Hoped she had not had to wait too long to find out he was safe. Said he had now done his bit. Encouraging comments.

Todd’s grandmother was Susannah Rebecca Blackmore (1860-1951), née Orridge, widow of James Wood Blackmore.…

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Now five weeks as prisoner. Had received no word that they knew he was alive and well. Speculates on future activities after the war. Reminds Jess to buy present for Richard's birthday.

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Comments on weather and growing a beard due to lack of razor. Gives advice if they are short of cash.

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Prisoner of War letter three weeks after he was shot down. Asks for news from home to be sent, mentions time for letters to travel, hopes they are not anxious because he was OK.

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Letter confirming that Harold Batchelder is a prisoner of war at Dulag Luft in Germany. The letter encloses instructions for communicating with prisoners.

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Informs her that they know definitely that George was a prisoner of war and give address she should use for letters and parcels.

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Advises not to send parcel until they have permanent camp address, which they hope he will receive soon.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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Biography of Peter Antony Lovegrove.

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A card letting his parents know he is safe and well.

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He writes affectionately to Mair but says he is a prisoner till the end of the war.

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A postcard from Reg to his parents advising them that he is well in Dulag Luft.

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Two postcards written by John to his parents. He explains he has been in hospital with a broken ankle.

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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…

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Informs her they have forwarded letter to her son and gives his address at Dulag Luft.

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