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Letter to Dick Curnock's father from Noble Hatton
The letter expresses happiness that Dick is safe. It is written by the squadron chaplain.
Statement of Norino Begliomini about some allied servicemen
Norino Begliomini claims he helped some allied prisoners of war, as well as the Resistance. He also took part in the burial of the German spy.
Letter to Donald Baker's parents from the office of the high commissioner for Southern Rhodesia
Provides explanation for mistaken report that Donald had died. Source of mistake was a signal quoting Red Cross cable that he had died. When this was queried, Red Cross confirmed with German authorities that he was alive and well. Details subsequent…
Statement of Olga Ammannati about some Allied servicemen
Olga Ammannati claims she helped some allied prisoners of war, giving them food, clothes, and ministering camphor injections. The events took place in the village of Crocicchio, near Pistoia.
Statement of Olga Ferroni about some Allied servicemen
Olga Ferroni claims she helped two English prisoner of war, John and David. Firstly, they hid them in her house, then in the woods. She gave them food, clothes and cigarettes.
Statement of Olinto Butelli about some Allied servicemen
Olinto Butelli claims he helped some English prisoners of war, from 12 September 1943 to 15 October 1943. He hosted them for about two weeks, but when the situation became more dangerous, he hid them in a hut in the woods, where he brought them food.…
Statement of Olinto Meoni about some Allied servicemen
Olinto Meoni claims he helped, from September 1943 to November 1943, some allied prisoners of war in the Lavacchioni and Vallone areas, near Pistoia. He was a shoemaker and repaired men' shoes; his wife Alberta Lucchesi brought them food, and…
Statement of Omero Tempestini about some Allied servicemen
Omero Tempestini claims he helped some Allied servicemen after the Armistice. During that period, he gave them food and shelter and he monitored the situation while they slept in order not to take the risk of being discovered by German soldiers. He…
Scunthorpe day by day
Welcome home to Squadron Leader Robert Wareing DFC and Bar after several months in German hands. With head and shoulders photograph.
Statement of Oreste Aiazzi about some Allied servicemen
Oreste Aiazzi claims he helped five English prisoners of war: D F Pugh (5504756), R Painter (5498887), V Simmons (5503361), A Mountford (1141682), and F Jaques (6014435), from 9 September 1943 to 2 September 1944. Sometimes he hosted them, other…
Statement of Osvaldo Lippi about some Allied servicemen
Osvaldo Lippi claims he helped eleven allied prisoners of war for two months. With other people, he built a hut for them where he brought food and cigarettes. Then, they went away as to escape from fascist militiamen. Later, one of the prisoners sent…
Statement of Otello Bartoletti about five servicemen from England
Otello Bartoletti claims that from 4 November 1943 to 28 December 1943 he gave food and shelter to five English serivicemen: Albert Cunner, David S Pugh (550456), Victor Simmons (5503361), Reginald Painter (5498887), and Frederick Pears (1510655).
Statement of Otello Mazzoni about G F A Restovich
Otello Mazzoni claims he helped, from 8 September 1943 to 15 March 1944, the English Guardsman G F A Restovich (2658237), giving him clothes and food. Then, the servicemen tried to cross the front in Arezzo, after issuing a declaration about…
Statement of Ottavio Moncini about some Allied servicemen
Ottavio Moncini claims he helped some Allied servicemen. His son met an allied prisoner of war, called George, whom he befriended and provided shelter. On 10 October 1943, eleven allied prisoners of war arrived. Ottavio, with the help of other…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his mother
Delighted to receive his letter of 1st September and noted that it was in order with no deletions. Her investigations showed there was no quick way to get news to prisoners of war and suspected he would not get this letter until after the new year.…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Is very happy to have a letter from him after long weeks of waiting to hear any news. Tries to picture him in his surroundings and wonders how much he would miss the green of England. Mentions being informed by the air ministry that he was interned…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes they are well and looking forward to another letter from him. States that mail took a long time and sorry they could not get in touch quickly. Wonders how seasons are with him and comments on weather. Catches up with news of friends, family…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of their activities and is wondering what he is doing. Comments on weather. Notes Christmas in six weeks and sad they cannot get message to him before that. Mentions letters they have send and received from others. Catches up with news of…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Notes it was a week since his first letter and had hoped for another. Catches up with news of friends and family and comments on weather. Passes on love from others. Explored sending letters by airmail but post office said it was not worth the cost.…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Thinking of him and looking forward to another letter from him. Writes of communication from Red Cross with label for a personal parcel for him and discusses what they are allowed to send. Will wait to hear if he needs anything and is concerned of…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Wonders what he is doing and comments on days getting shorter. Is sorry that mail is not quicker and notes they have only had one letter from him so far. Glad he can make some English meals and get tea. Writes of home news, events and family and…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Wonders if he is getting her letters and notes they have only had one from him so far. Catches up with news of family and activities. Reminisces about him starting school 18 years ago and not knowing what the future held. Wonders whether they would…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Just letting him know they are jogging along and still only one letter from him. Looks back over letters he wrote when stationed in England since 1939. Catches up with news of family and is still investigating sending him a newspaper. Someone wants…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Mentions what sort of day it is and wonders what he how he is passing his time. Catches upon news of visitors but says little other news. Continues with gossip on correspondence and news of family friends.
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Glad to receive his second letter, three weeks after the first. Thankful that he has agreeable company and kind treatment. Mentions current weather. Continues to describe activities. Postmaster general broadcast appeal to post early for Christmas.…