Statement of Valentina Ciappei about John F Kerrigan and Erbert Nirton

Statement of Valentina Ciappei about John F Kerrigan and Erbert Nirton

Valentina Ciappei claims she helped John F Kerrigan, Erbert Nirton and other servicemen. On 5 September 1943, there was a round-up near Ombrone river and four prisoners she helped were recaptured. On 6 December , John F Kerrigan evaded capture and went to her house where she tendered him. On 20 December she took Erbert Nirton to the dentist and then she nursed him for more than a month. On 5 February 1944, there were another fascist round-up in the place where she was evacuated with another three allied prisoners of war.

1947-07-14

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