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- Collection: Wilson, Reginald Charles
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Dulag Luft postcard from Reg Wilson to his parents
A postcard from Reg to his parents advising them that he is well in Dulag Luft.
Letter from Reg Wilson to his parents
This is his first letter from a prisoner of war camp. He is well and includes a list of items to be sent via the Red Cross.
Postcard from Reg Wilson to his parents
Reg advises that his new home is Offlag VIIB. He sounds upbeat after receiving half a Christmas parcel.
Letter from Reg Wilson to his parents
Reg has been moved to another camp, on foot and at night. Their camp was liberated by the Americans. He is frustrated that he cannot get home since they are restricted to camp.
Extract from Reg Wilson's Log Book
12 pages from Reg Wilson's navigator's logbook covering the period 24 August 1943 to 20 January 1944. Details his heavy conversion training and operations with 102 Squadron flying Halifaxes. He flew 10 operations, all at night. Targets were…
World and War News
German propaganda news from Berlin. The lead article refers to the plot to assassinate Hitler. Home news in brief is a collection of negative stories about Britain.
Schlafenraum or Bedspace
A poem about prisoner of war beds complete with two drawings illustrating camp life.
Advice to the Relative of a Man who is Missing
Government advice to grieving relatives
Reg Wilson's Caterpillar Club Card
A membership card belonging to Reg including a Congratulations cover.
Reg Wilson's Prisoner of War Certificate
The certificate lists Reg's studies whilst incarcerated as a prisoner of war.
Reg Wilson's Wartime Log
A notebook to be used for recording wartime activities. It contains an account of Reg's bale out, capture and time in Dulag Luft, Stalag 4B and Offlag 7B.Reg records his operational experiences the day he baled out. His captors were friendly but the…
My Prisoner of War Days
Reg's account starting when he was shot down on an operation to Berlin. After Berlin he was transferred to Frankfurt for interrogation then by train to his camp. Camp life involved food, the preparation and acquisition of extra food by theft, trading…
My POW Days - Postscript
Reg starts with a page about the Caterpillar Club then describes his life after the war. Over the years he had many reunions and he undertook research regarding the four crew members who died the night they were shot down. In 2001 he and 90 or so…
Declaration of Parole
A declaration signed by Reg that he would not escape or assist others to escape whilst on a walk outside the camp.
It includes two UK addresses.
It includes two UK addresses.
Andreas Thalmeier
Memorial card for Private Andreas Thalmeier, from Rottenegg, who died on 16th August 1941 at the age of 21 years.
Course 53
18 airmen arranged in two rows. Reg is third from right, front row. Underneath each man's name has been added.
Crew Member Collage
Two photographs of eight crew members. Both photographs have the same eight men but in different order. Two of the airmen are cropped and enlarged.
John and Marjorie Bremner
John and his sister are standing at the door of their house. John is school uniform with cap and shorts. His sister is wearing a dress.
Sergeant Charles Dupueis
A head and shoulders portrait of Charles standing in front of a measuring board. He is holding the number R/176437.
John Bremner
John is holding a bunch of flowers. He is wearing a dark suit and is standing in a garden.
Sergeant Reg Wilson
A head and shoulders portrait of Reg in uniform. A second copy is mounted on a card and signed 'To Mum & Dad with love from Reg'.
Reg Wilson
A half length portrait of Reg as a trainee. Information supplied with the collection dates it as December 1941.
Sergeant Eric Church
Eric is sitting on a wooden garden seat in a garden.
George Griffiths
A head and shoulders portrait of George in uniform.
John Bremner
John is standing in uniform.