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Message from Iga with thanks
Thanking John for the parcel he sent and apologising for her poor English.
Letter from Iga asking why John was sad
To John thanking him for his letter and saying a letter will be ready the next day at 10 o'clock and asking why John was sad.
Letter from Iga about her move
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To John thanking him for his letter and telling him she is moving to a new camp the next day.
A letter from Iga and John's reply
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Iga writes that her health is improving, she is working in the hospital and wishes John a happy Christmas. John replies that he is glad she is feeling better and wishes her a happy new year.
Letter from Iga with apologies
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Iga is sorry that she was unable to meet John due to sickness.
Letter from airwoman Iga
Describes her difficulties in learning english and desire to improve. She writes from a prisoner of war camp saying she is an airwoman and asks if John is a pilot and requests that John send some English books.
Going on Leave
A booklet providing information on resettlement of ex prisoners of war.
Iga preparing for travel
To John saying she is preparing for travel and that a letter will be ready at 4 o'clock.
Iga looking for the ball
A note to John saying she is looking for the ball and is nervous.
Message from Iga
A note to John about a letter to be written the next day at 12 o'clock.
Message from Iga
To John confirming a letter will be sent the next day at 10 o'clock and that she was feeling sad and nervous.
Summary of Medical Board
John's medical classification and orders given for his return to unit,
John Walter Gifford Saunders' Service and Release Book
John's Service and Release Book covering the period 2 March 1942 to 26 February 1946.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
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He asks for cigarettes. He is studying accounts.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
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Part of a letter but only the address side.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
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He is desperate for a cigarette parcel. He has been studying and hopes to be home soon.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
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He has received parcels of cigarettes from home. It has been very hot.
Letter to Ron Edwards from the Taplins
They write with news of family and friends
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
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Part of his message has been censored. He asks about folk back home and hopes he will be home soon.
Letter to John Taplin from VE Bevan
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The two men shared incarceration in Germany. He asks if Johnny got back safely.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents
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He hopes that they are well.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents
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Gordon wishes them well and explains it is very hot. He signs the card as Navigator.
Letter to John Taplin's Parents
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He writes that they are fed up.
Letter to John Taplin from Mrs E Fitchie
She writes that Ron has died and asks him to write back. If John wishes to visit his grave then she will assist.
Letter to John Taplin's Parents
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He asks after his family and friends back home.