Letter to 99 Squadron from prisoner of war Flight Lieutenant J Gould

Letter to 99 Squadron from prisoner of war Flight Lieutenant J Gould

From former prisoner at Sungei Ron prisoner of war camp, Palembang Sumatra. Thanks them for supply drop, much appreciated, and mentions funeral of F/O Jonnie Steele's crew. Continues with description of conditions and activities in camp. Mentions deliberate starvation and 10% death rate. Notes that their ordeal was now over.

1945-09-17

Two page typewritten letter

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