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Letter to Mrs Lovegrove from E MThornton
Letter explaining that the Red Cross had recieved a letter from Wing Commander Day the Senior British Officer about Peter's funeral.
Newspaper cutting - Buried in Poland
Includes b/w photograph of Peter Lovegrove. States that his death was due to an accidental fall while a prisoner of war in Germany. Gives information about Peter and his family, education and employment as a chartered surveyor. Continues with…
Letter from Peter to Mr and Mrs Benger
Writes that he had moved to a new camp. Says to address letters as before but parcels directly to Oflag XX1B - his new camp. Suggests getting parcels from the States.
Letter to Mrs Lovegrove from Wing Commander Day
Distressed to hear from the British Red Cross that she had nor received a letter of 20 November 1942. Mentions other letters that he send, all were concerning her son's fatal accident which he goes on to describe. Peter fell from a third story window…
Letter from Wing Commander Day to Mrs Lovegrove
Letter from the senior British Officer at Oflag XX1B describing the accident when Peter Lovegrove was killed, falling from a third story window. The reason he was on the window ledge was not clear. Then he talks of Peter's escape attempts. Make some…
Part of letter from J L Bromley
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Letter describes meeting up with Peter in Stalag Luft 3 and moving together to Oflag XX1B where he shared a room with J W Dicher who had known Peter previously. States that Wing Commander Day had told them what happened to Peter. Says he would like…
Notification of Death
Letter from air ministry director of personnel with notification of death of 62324 Flying Officer Peter Antony Lovegrove, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, prisoner of war, died 12 November 1942 at Oflag XX1B from injuries as a result of a fall.…
Peter Lovegrove's funeral
Pall bearers wearing greatcoats carrying wooden coffin.
A group of servicemen wearing greatcoats lined up carrying wreaths while other stand behind watching. On the reverse 'P/O P Lovegrove Schubin Poland 1943'
Pall bearers wearing greatcoats…
A group of servicemen wearing greatcoats lined up carrying wreaths while other stand behind watching. On the reverse 'P/O P Lovegrove Schubin Poland 1943'
Pall bearers wearing greatcoats…
Peter Lovegrove's funeral
Bearer party of servicemen wearing greatcoats standing either side of a coffin with a priest wearing white surplus in the foreground.A group of servicemen wearing greatcoats standing by wooden crosses.A group of men wearing greatcoats lined up by…
Oflag XX1B and prisoners
Eight airmen, five standing and three squatting in front, wearing tunics or battledress.
Telegram about Peter Lovegrove's death at Oflag XX1B
Telegram from the International Red Cross asking recipient to notifying Mrs Lovegrove of Peter's death at Oflag XX1B on 12 November 1942 as a result of a fall from high window.
Letter from Wing Commander Day to Peter's mother concerning his death in prisoner of war camp
Expresses sympathy for her loss. Relate results of enquiry he launched into Peter's accident and death. Goes on to describe funeral and Peter's character.
Letter to Peter's mother from Captain D K McConchie
Letter from Captain D K McConchie (Chaplain), who conducted Peter's funeral. He replied to her letter, and provided more information concerning Peter's death and the Senior British Officer's enquiry. Offers sympathy.
Peter's last letter to mother
Reports arrival of letters and mentions parcel sent by Mrs Carter and asks her to thank several people for parcels. Had nor received clothing or medical parcels yet. Mention being in new camp with plenty of food and a radio. Catches up with family…
Letter from Peter Lovegrove to his mother
Letter from Peter to his mother. Reports safe arrival of photographs she sent him. Asks he to tell Mrs Carter that her husband was well. Comments on books and reading and financial arrangements.
Letter from Peter Lovegrove to his mother
Reports on mail from home and catches up with news of friends and relatives. Mentions good weather, when to send uniform and hope they managed to get ice skates for him.
Letter to Mrs Lovegrove from D K McConchie (Chaplain)
Writes to offer sympathy and give information about Peter's funeral.
Letter from Lieutenant Colonel J Martin to Peter's mother
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Colonel Martin was the only army representative at Peter's funeral (apart from the bugler) and gives some details of event.
Peter Anthony Lovegrove 3rd March 1920 - 12th November 1942
Biography of Peter Antony Lovegrove.
Barney Thompson's wartime log
Contains tables of bird watching activity and descriptions of birds; list of books; a large number of photographs of civilians, fellow prisoners including one of Wing Commander Day (Senior British Officer) and a Wellington. Followed by list of names…
Eric Sanger prisoner of war card
Head and shoulders portrait of Eric Sanger and personal details in Oflag XXI B.
It happened one night
Eric Sanger's personal account of his last operation, of being shot down and his time as a prisoner of war. Detailed account of last operation to Nuremburg on 25 February 1943 in 9 Squadron aircraft from RAF Waddington. Mentions delayed take off and…
Prisoner of war identity document
For Pilot Officer Eric William Sangar with some personal details. Note Nuernberg 26.2.43 and Oflag XXIB. Has stamp of prisoner of war paymaster 25 May 1945.
South Africa prisoners of war in Germany
Nineteen airmen in various uniforms standing and squatting in two rows with brick building in the background. Names two Rhodesians Flight Lieutenat J A G Parker and Pilot Officer Donald Baker (extreme right sitting). Shown at Oflag 21B, Stalagluft 3…
Letter from Donald Baker to his mother
Writes about mail and catches up with family news. Mentions a photograph of all the South Africans of Schubin [sic] (XXIB) and plans to send it. Writes about friend in camp receiving letters and photographs as well as other gossip. Mentions planned…