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Statement of Augusto Ciampi about some Allied servicemen
Augusto Ciampi claims he helped some English servicemen he found on the road to the village of Forcana, in the municipality of Montale. He hosted them in his hut for twenty-five days, bringing them food. When the Allies reached Florence, they…
Statement of Ausilia Villani about some Allied servicemen
Ausilia Villani claims she helped some allied prisoners of war, including George Retorich, giving them food, clothes, and shelter in her house on the edge of the woods. When discovered by the police they managed to escape from a window. Later, George…
Interview with James Thomas Bateman
James volunteered for aircrew in June 1942, aged 17, purely for the adventure as he was looking for something exciting. He trained in Canada as a navigator and, after a wonderful leave in New York, returned to England for advanced flying training.…
Statement of Basilio Rossi about some Allied servicemen
Basilio Rossi claims he helped, from 8 September 1943 to 1 September 1944, some Allied servicemen. He gave them food and clothes. For his efforts, he received a certificate of thankfulness (number 83267-18259).
Letter to Idwal Davies from Bjorn Knoph
Bjorn writes that he will help Idwal get the diploma of recognition for his work in Norway. He supplied Idwal with suggestions of what to write and he will forward it to the relevant Department.
Danish resistance
A communication from Borge Rasmussen (a former member of the Danish Resistance) to Stan Slater, researching escaped airmen and requesting any further information. He recalls the events, following the crash of Stan's aircraft, including the deaths of…
Gratitude and appreciation
A booklet containing various documents including a certificate expressing thanks to Frederick Chr. Oscar Korvel for the help provided to evading combatants. Personal accounts of the events following the crash of a mine-laying Lancaster including the…
Interview with Philip Bates
Philip volunteered for the Royal Air Force in May 1940. After a short time in Blackpool, he was posted to RAF Cosford where he volunteered for training as a flight mechanic and then fitter. At 86 Squadron, Coastal Command, flying Beauford torpedo…
Interview with Joseph Wilson
Before the war, Joe was a trainee pharmacist with a love of mathematics. He signed up for the RAF and flew briefly in Tiger Moths, becoming a bomb aimer. He went to 20 Operational Training Unit at RAF Lossiemouth, followed by 1652 Heavy Conversion…
Interview with James McKenzie Leith
James McKenzie Leith had been a swimming instructor prior to joining the RAF. He trained as a gunner and was posted to 429 Squadron at RAF Leeming. He recalls his first operation during which he and his crew had to ditch into the sea. He goes on to…
Statement about some Allied servicemen
List of allied prisoners of war helped in Fognano area: R Crooks (2620196), C Simmons (2616361), J Jones (946866), J Littlewood (946895), G Goodwin (4037272), R Cowburn (4464732), E Wood (4974045), and F Field (6209563).
Interview with Ernest Holmes
Ernest Holmes joined the RAF and served as a pilot, flying operations first with 76 Squadron and then on Pathfinders. He recounts how he was shot down over Holland and how he was given shelter by a farmer’s family and moved to different locations. He…
Statement of Bruna Meoni about some Allied servicemen
Bruna Meoni claims she helped some Allied servicemen, from 30 August 1944, in Forcana, Belvedere, and Lavacchioni areas, near Pistoia. She gave them food and pocket money. She encloses statements of Elia Zini and Dina Torracchi backing her statement.
Statement of Brunetta Logli about some Allied servicemen
Brunetta Logli claims she helped, from 10 December 1943 to 20 December 1943, four English prisoners of war, giving them food. On 20 December, they moved to Monte Morello area, near Florence, where a Partisan brigade was active. For her efforts, she…
Statement of Brunetta Nesi about some Allied servicemen
Brunetta Nesi claims she helped, from September 1943, four Allied servicemen: Henry, George, John, and Frederick. She brought them in Vallone area, near Pistoia, to escape from fascist militiamen. There, she brought them food, and clothes.
Statement of Brunetto Ciatti about some Allied servicemen
Brunetto Ciatti claims he helped, from September 1943 to December 1943, seven allied prisoners of war: Goodwin (4037272), Cowburn (4464782), Wood (4974045), Field (6209563), Sims, C Simmons, and Golon. He brought them food in the mountains, sometimes…
Statement of Bruno Parenti about David Pord
While living as an evacuee in Settimo Spampani’s house near Pistoia, Bruno Parenti helped Royal Air Force sergeant David Pord, who escaped from the Laterina camp in the vicinity of Arezzo. From November 1943 to September 1944, Settimo and Bruno…
C Haines' address
Address of C Haines in Winchester
Statement of Carlo Andreotti, Sabatino Andreotti, and Giovanni Cecchini about some Allied servicemen
Carlo Andreotti, Sabatino Andreotti, and Giovanni Cecchini claim they helped some allied prisoners of war, and took part in Resistance actions.
Statement of Carlo Ducceschi about some Allied servicemen
Carlo Ducceschi claims he helped, for two weeks starting from 24 September, two English servicemen who escaped from a camp in Modena and showed up at Prunetta, in the mountains near Pistoia. For a while they live in a house in the village; then Carlo…
The Exploits of Warrant Officer Arthur Pritchard
A biography of Arthur Pritchard written by his daughter, covering his training, operations and the night he was shot down. Despite speaking no French he was assisted to a hideout in Paris where he remained until Paris was liberated in August 1944.
Certificate issued to Bruno Parenti
Cesare Andreini, on behalf of the Comitato di Liberazione Nazionale, declares that Bruno Parenti joined the Resistance serving in the Torbecchia squad. He acted as liaison officer and never collaborated with the German army.
Statement of Cesare Biagini about William Walch, and Harold Harrywsmith
Cesare Biagini claims he hosted two English prisoners of war: William Walch (5258694), from 25 September 1943 to 15 October 1943, and Harold Harrowsmith (1530811), from 9 September 1943 to 15 October 1943. He gave them food, clothes, and 200 lire.…
Statement of Elvira and Cesira Bracali about some Allied servicemen
Elvira and Cesira Bracali claims they helped, supported by other families, Thomas Jones (2937096, England), Job Kerrigan (3856100, England), T Turner (3975664), and David Douglas (2939468, Scotland), James Hosie (260489, Scotland), plus a John and a…
Interview with William Barfoot
Bill Barfoot was born in Newcastle upon Tyne. On joining the Air Force, he trained as a wireless operator but re-mustered as aircrew. He trained as a navigator in South Africa, and flew operations with 296 Squadron, supplying the French and Norwegian…