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Card from Brian Walley to Mair Williams
He writes affectionately to Mair but says he is a prisoner till the end of the war.
Card from Todd Hawkins to Mrs J W Blackmore 4 November 1940
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.…
Todd’s grandmother was Susannah Rebecca Blackmore (1860-1951), née Orridge, widow of James Wood Blackmore.…
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.
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 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…
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…
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 55. Thanks her for a parcel and he asks her to trace the sender of some books he has received. He also mentions that he is looking forward to a concert that the Symphony Orchestra will perform the following day. He goes on to explain how he…
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…
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.
Letter from the Red Cross
Letter to C Baker informing him that his son Pilot Officer Donald Baker was interned unwounded in Dulag Luft.
Letter from Todd Hawkins to family 15 August 1940
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.
Letter from Todd Hawkins to family 29 July 1940
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.
Letter from Todd Hawkins to family 9 August 1940
Comments on weather and growing a beard due to lack of razor. Gives advice if they are short of cash.
Letter informing Ursula Valentine that her husband is a prisoner of war
Confirms previous telegram that information from red cross quoting German information that her husband previously reported missing is now a prisoner of war.
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.
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…
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 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 Harold Batchelder's wife from the RAF Records Office
Letter confirming that Harold Batchelder is a prisoner of war at Dulag Luft in Germany. The letter encloses instructions for communicating with prisoners.
Letter to Mary Egan from Jim Cahir
He recollects the night he was shot down with his pilot saving their lives but losing his own. On his release he returned to UK and was treated for malnutrition.
Letter to Mary Egan from Jim Cahir
Letter from Jim Cahir to his friend Mary Egan detailing his plane being shot down, his capture and his time in a prisoner of war camp.
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 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 prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes she is not sure if he received her first letter when he was at Dulag Luft. Describes her feeling and events over three weeks and reactions of all when she found out he was a prisoner. Hoping there would be a postcard soon. Describes recent…
Peter Anthony Lovegrove 3rd March 1920 - 12th November 1942
Biography of Peter Antony Lovegrove.