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Interview with James Douglas Hudson
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James Douglas Hudson followed a friend to join the RAF. He trained as a navigator and was posted to 101 Squadron at RAF West Raynham. On his final operational flight with the squadron he ran out of fuel and crashed. He was taken prisoner by the Vichy…
Douglas Hudson Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross in box
Douglas Hudson Distinguished Flying Cross
Letter from Buckingham Palace stating that the King was unable to personally give him the award. Distinguished Flying Cross in box.
Douglas Hudson decorations
Letter from Buckingham Palace stating that the King was unable to personally give him the award. Distinguished Flying Cross in box and miniatures on bar for
Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-1945 Star with Bomber Command Clasp. Air Crew Europe Star,…
Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-1945 Star with Bomber Command Clasp. Air Crew Europe Star,…
Douglas Hudson decorations
Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-1945 Star with Bomber Command Clasp. Air Crew Europe Star, Africa Star, War Medal 1939–1945 and Air Efficiency Award.
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
States he is fit and well and his greatest concern is their health. Mentions the weather. Says he is becoming an epicure and looks forward to experimenting. Says he has written 5 letters and hopes they got through. Wishes them a happy Christmas.…
Letter to Mrs Hudson from Postal and Telegraph Censorship Department
Informs her that permits could not be granted to private individuals for the dispatch of parcels to British prisoners of war in neutral countries. Encloses leaflet with details regarding dispatch of parcels.
Script of telegram to Douglas Hudson's parents
Script of telegram stating removed from Aumale Algeria, received all cables, several letters dated May 29, writing twice weekly.
Script of telegram to Douglas Hudson's parents
Script of telegram stating he had received pre-paid cables and replied to each.
Scripts of telegrams written and sent by Douglas Hudson to parents from prisoner of war camps
Transcripts of nearly 50 telegrams between Douglas Hudson and his parents between August 1941 and November 1942.
List of books
List of book and authors
Campaign stars, clasps and medals
Document with details of stars and medals. Check sheet with marks on 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, Africa Star, France Germany Clasp and War Medal.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality…
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality…
Calendar bookmark
Front - woman in pink long dress and bonnet looking at birds in nest in tree. Covered calendar at the bottom. On the reverse 'all loving wishes for Christmas from mother and father'.
Letter to Mrs Hudson from Red Cross
Informs her it is not possible to send chocolate to her son in Le Kef as there was no parcel post to Tunisia. States the best was to communicate is by telegram via the US Consul in Tunis.
Postcard to Douglas Hudson from the Red Cross
Received letter and forwarded to parents.
Postcard to Douglas Hudson from the Red Cross
Received his letter and forwarded it to his parents with airmail message to send him a cable care of American Consul Tunis.
Postcard to Douglas Hudson from the Red Cross
Received his letter and forwarded to his parents along with message to British Red Cross enquiring about health of parents.
Postcard to Douglas Hudson from the Red Cross
Informs him his name has been communicated to Prisoner of War Bureau in London who will inform family of current address. Forwarded his letter.
Letter to Douglas Hudson from J B Morton
Mentions letter from Douglas's mother informing writer that Douglas was missing and now delighted to know he was alive and safe. Catches up with news of acquanitances. Hopes he got Christms card. Asks Douglas to let them know if there is anything…
Douglas Hudson Christmas card
Sent by J B Morton. Flowers and bells on the front with green ribbon. Woman at post-box inside front. Christmas greetings inside right.
Letter to Douglas Hudson from J MacKenzie
Letter from manager at Jaffe and Sons Ltd mentioning ex work colleagues from prewar employer. Many had now left and were in the forces. Asks how he likes Algeria. Mention fund raised by members of the company to send comfort to members of staff who…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from Mr Longshot
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Apologises for not being able to visit and explains problems with getting permission. Looks forward to seeing him in [xxx] if not England after the war. Passes on news of others.
Letter from Commander Jessel
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Letter of thanks to families for food parcels etc, plus detailed description of Laghuoat prisoner of war camp and surrounding area. Mentions they were allowed out twice week to walk in the desert and obtaining a few items through a local agent.…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his mother
Writes that she sent cable and copies content. Replies that she has had all the cables he sent as well as photographs enclosed in letters. Mentions she is delighted to get his letters. Comments on weather and reminisces. Catches up with family news…
Telegram to Douglas Hudson from his mother
Week of memories, four letters Monday.