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Statement of Maria Breschi about some Allied servicemen
Maria Breschi claims she helped, from 8 September 1943 to 1 September 1944, five Allied servicemen, giving them food and clothes: James Fletcher (4389011), Robert Ridgewell (6013099), Brian Newman (6016247), John Faulkner (3327632), and John…
Statement of Maria Ferri about E Danson and J Hensall
Maria Ferri claims she helped for eight months two allied servicemen, giving them food and clothes: E Danson (4758132, England) and J Hensall (3327037, England).
Statement of Maria Franchi about some Allied servicemen
Maria Franchi claims she helped some allied prisoners of war, from September to November 1943, who came to her house to listen to foreign broadcasts and often slept there. For his efforts, her husband received a certificate of thankfulness (number…
Statement of Maria Lombardi about some Allied servicemen and declaration of Luigi Borchi confirming her statement
Maria Lombardi claims that her late husband, Michele Scartabelli helped some allied prisoners of war for many days in the village of Iano, near Pistoia. Luigi Borchi, evacuated to Iano in 1944, where he became the Commander of local partisan brigade…
Statement of Maria Mazzoni and Tosca Pellegrini about some Allied servicemen
Maria Mazzoni and Tosca Pellegrini claim they helped, for three months, two English prisoners of war in the village of Baco, near Pistoia. Food, cigarettes, and clothes where provided. Then, the men were recaptured.
Statement of Maria Vannucci about some Allied servicemen
Maria Vannucci claims she helped, from 10 September 1943 to 31 October 1943, four English servicemen, giving them food, shelter and clothes. At the end of October they hid in Lavacchioni, a wooded area, as to escape from fascist militiamen. For her…
Statement of Marianna Bolognesi about some Allied servicemen
Marianna Bolognesi claims she helped, from 9 September 1943 to 31 September 1944, five English servicemen, giving them food and clothes: D F Pugh (5504756), R Painter (5498887), V Simmons (5503361), F Jaques (6014435), and A Mountfort (1141682).…
Statement of Marianna Puccianti about some Allied servicemen
Marianna Puccianti claims she helped, from 8 September 1943 to 1 August 1944, some Allied servicemen, giving them food and clothes. For her efforts she received a certificate of thankfulness (number 81699-49211) and some money.
Statement of Marianna Signorini about some Allied servicemen
Marianna Signorini claims she helped, from 5 September 1943 to 15 November 1943, some allied prisoners of war. She either brought them food, clothes, and cigarettes while hiding in the mountains, or she supported them when they came to the village.
They Didn't Come Back
A memoir by Raymond's sister.
Statement of Marina Cappellini about some Allied servicemen
Marina Cappellini claims she helped nine English prisoners of war. She hosted six of them in a barn for two months, where she brought them food; then they were recaptured. The other three prisoners lived in her house until 5 February 1944, when…
Statement of Marino Cappellini about some Allied servicemen
Marino Cappellini claims he helped nine allied prisoners of war, from 12 September 1943 to 5 February 1944. He helped George Saltere (5502089), George Stirna (5502033), Andrew Barnes (5502396), Arthur Bridge (5503434), Arthur (14208542), Arthur Glove…
Statement of Mario Anti about John F Kerrigan
Mario Anti claims he helped the English serviceman John F Kerrigan and eight others (three Scots, three English, and two Welsh) from 9 September 1943 to 8 September 1944. He gave them food, clothes and pocket money. They hid in his house and then in…
The Story of Flight Lieutenant John J Blair, DFC
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A 52 page document detailing the history of John Blair's RAF service from 1942 to 1963, and his childhood in Jamaica. Introductory note says it was based on a taped interview with John Blair by his nephew in 1997.
John was born in 1919 to a poor…
John was born in 1919 to a poor…
Harry William Wickham
Recalls Harry's joining the RAF and describes his initial, then basic and advanced aircrew training. Follows move to operational training unit, and joining 102 Squadron flying Whitley. Mentions operations to Berlin, Stettin and Duisburg. Converted to…
Statement of Matteo Nesi about some Allied servicemen
Matteo Nesi claims he helped four English prisoners of war, from 1 to 24 December 1943, giving them food, shelter, and clothes. On 24 December, they were taken to Monte Morello (Florence), where a Partisan brigade was active.
Address Book
An address book kept by Maurice. It includes a list of when he wrote letters.
Statement of Maurilio Meoni about some Allied servicemen
Maurilio Meoni claims he helped, from 8 September 1943 to 20 December 1943, ten allied prisoners of war, giving them food and clothes. On 20 December they moved to Migliana area, near Cantagallo (Prato), where they were recaptured some days later by…
Statement of Mauro Aresco about D H Pratt
Mauro Aresco claims he helped for four days, from 18 October 1943, four English allied prisoners of war, giving them food and shelter. One of them was D H Pratt (2585123). Then, they decided to try to reach the front in Campobasso, and Mauro sent …
Statement of Metello Priami about some Allied servicemen
Metello Priami claims he helped two English prisoners of war, from 10 September 1943 to 21 October 1943: Harold Arrowslith (1530811), and William Walsh (5258694). He gave them shelter in his house until 3 October, providing food, clothes, and…
General Questionnaire for British/American ex-Prisoners of War
A copy of a questionnaire completed by Ron.
Interview with Alfred James Walker
Alfred lived near RAF Upwood when he was a young child. Alfred’s father was in the army and worked on the Burmese railway. Alfred remembered aircraft going over his grandmother’s house and landing on the runway nearby. One morning an aircraft…
Stuart Boynton Interview
During 1939 Stuart left grammar school and joined the Air Training Corps. After about half a year he volunteered for air crew and was accepted. He and his girlfriend were married in February 1943. Stuart was posted to South Africa working on Ansons…
Interview with Maurice Hatch
Maurice Hatch was training as a chartered accountant when volunteered for pilot but was instead enlisted as a navigator. After initial training at Torquay, Brighton and Eastbourne he went to South Africa for a year. Upon returning he crewed up at…
Interview with Jim Penny. One
Jim Penny joined the Air Force in July 1940 when he was eighteen. He recounts the training which he undertook before he became a Bomber Command Pathfinder pilot for 97 Squadron at RAF Bourn. He explains the crewing up process and details those who…