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German document with photograph and personal details of William Slater at Stalag Luft 3.

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MSangerEW125630-151104-01.pdf
Contains drawings, names and addresses of other prisoners, dairy of events on being shot down, his crew and diagram of Lancaster, poems, as well as stories of life in camp, Lists of prisoners in his hut, aircraft they flew and when and where shot…

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Includes certificates as a prisoner at Dulag Luft and Stalag Luft 6, sketch map showing locations of prisoner of war camps, list of crew with brevets, Churchill's speech, cartoons of prisoner life, contents of Red Cross parcels, notes, signatures,…

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Stamped 'This letter formed part of undelivered mails which fell into the hands of allied forces in Germany. It is undeliverable as addressed and is therefore returned to sender'. Acknowledges receipt of his postcards and letters. Relates how family…

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Family members glad to hear he was safe. Had sent him cigarettes. Catches up on news and gossip from home. Comments on difficulty of getting mail and news from him. Marked as undeliverable mail which fell into the hands of allied forces in Germany,…

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Notes the war in nearly at and end and says they had written every week and hopes he had received some. Mentioned some POWs were arriving home and hoped his turn would be soon. Catches up with news from home. Marked undeliverable and returned to…

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Had heard nothing since 18 December and anxious for letter to let them know where he is. Catches up with news from home. Marked undeliverable and returned to sender.

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Catches up with news from home. Marked undeliverable and returned to sender.

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Wonders how many of their letters he had received. His last to them was 18 December 1944. Catches up with news and gossip. Marked undeliverable and returned to sender.

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Still anxiously awaiting letter. His last was dated 18 December. Catches up on news and gossip from home. Marked undeliverable and returned to sender.

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Received his last letter dated 18 December in February, Catches up on news and gossip from home. Mentioned getting a copy of POW magazine with the latest news of camps. Wondered how he had got on during the long walk. More news and gossip. Marked…

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Catches up with news and gossip from home. Marked undeliverable and returned to sender.

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Expects he had received some of their letters as they write every week. They had received letters dated 18 December and 11 November. Then catches up with news and gossip. marked undeliverable and returned to sender.

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Wishes him many happy returns on his 21st birthday. Speculated that friends would celebrate by opening Red Cross parcel. Catches up with news and gossip. Marked undeliverable and returned to sender.

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Speculated on his new years day and hoped he would be home for summer. Catches up with news and gossip. Hoped he was receiving their letters. Mention his letters and postcards from October had arrived. Mention sending a clothing parcel to him and…

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Catches up with news and gossip from home. Noted receipt of postcard and letter 20 and 25 October. Continues with more chat and gossip. Marked undeliverable and returned to sender,

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Wishes him happy new year. Nor received any letters since his 25 October. They had written every week. Hope his parcel arrived as asked what he would like in the next one. Catches up with news and gossip from home.

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Noted receipt of his letter dared 25 October 1944. Pleased with his news. Catches up with news and gossip including Christmas activities. Marked as undeliverable and returned to sender.

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Acknowledges receipt of his letter 25 October and happy to learn of his news of his camp and other activities. Comments on his potential classes and sports in POW camp. Continues with news and gossip from home. Stamped as undeliverable and returned…

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Glad to have his address and able to write to him. Noted receipt of his post card with news. Glad he was with his friends and that Red Cross was helping. Mention writing to families of other crew members. Details contents of parcel they were sending…

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Written to George as a prisoner of war. Mentioned receiving a post card and letter from him. Delighted to learn that 4 of his friends were with him. Catches up with their news and gossip. Stamped on reverse that letter was part of undelivered mails…

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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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Top - writes that he was in good health and getting plenty of food. Would appreciate cigarettes and gives address to send then to.

Bottom - Writes he is fit and well. Has met friend who sends best wishes. Asks for underwear to be sent in his…

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Top - Says he is keeping well but little news. Looking forward to receiving mail.

Bottom - writes that he is fit and had been to performance at the camp theatre. Mentions pantomime starting in a few days.

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Includes second card sent 16 February 1941, letter 23 February 1941, card 19 April to mum and dad as well as card 4 November 1940 to Mrs J W Blackmore. Finally start of letter March 1941.
Second card 16 February write he is preparing props for a…

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