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Letter to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well and has received a letter. He appreciates the pipe that he has recently received.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well, playing bridge, reading and walking.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well. Weather is hot. He expects an end to the war soon.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well and thanks them for two cigarette parcels. He has been sunbathing and been at church.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He has been to church which had accordion music which reminded him of his childhood.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He repeats his request for a pipe.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He has received several letters and repeats a request for a pipe.
Letter to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well and studying. He has been getting regular mail. He asks for a pipe, tobacco and cigarettes.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well and waiting for parcels, preferably cigarettes.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well but has not heard from his parents lately.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well but has not had any mail recently.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well and has received mail. He has cigarettes and asks for more.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well and hopes his parents have a good Christmas.
Letter to John Taplin's Father from the British Red Cross
John has changed names with another prisoner of war. The Letter suggests a reason for this.
The Kriegie No 50 December 2005
News sheet of the RAF ex-POW association.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
Newsletter of the National Ex-Prisoner of War Association
Discusses the long march.
Newsletter of the National Ex-Prisoner of War Association
An article about the German treatment of British and French prisoners of war.
Next of Kin Parcel
A label for a parcel sent to John Taplin by his father.
John Taplin's Service Record
RAF Form 543 with brief details of John's service.
There is a second copy.
There is a second copy.
Letter from 408 Squadron to John Taplin's Parents
The letter confirms that John is missing during an operation over Hamburg. The circumstances are not known.
Telegram to John Taplin's Parents from RAF
The telegram states that John is a prisoner based on information from the International Red Cross.
Map of the Principal Camps for British and Dominion prisoners of war in Europe
A small scale map showing the location of prisoner of war camps. A typewritten note has been attached with corrections.
Letter to John Taplin's Father from British Red Cross
The letter advises that the Red Cross has been officially informed that John is a prisoner of war.
Letter to John Taplin's Father from British Red Cross
His father has not heard from his son for a while but the letter offers reassurance in that John has received parcels and cards.
Going on Leave
A booklet for ex-Prisoners of War.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.