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Statement of Brunetta Logli about some Allied servicemen
Brunetta Logli claims she helped, from 10 December 1943 to 20 December 1943, four English prisoners of war, giving them food. On 20 December, they moved to Monte Morello area, near Florence, where a Partisan brigade was active. For her efforts, she…
Statement of Brunetta Nesi about some Allied servicemen
Brunetta Nesi claims she helped, from September 1943, four Allied servicemen: Henry, George, John, and Frederick. She brought them in Vallone area, near Pistoia, to escape from fascist militiamen. There, she brought them food, and clothes.
Statement of Brunetto Ciatti about some Allied servicemen
Brunetto Ciatti claims he helped, from September 1943 to December 1943, seven allied prisoners of war: Goodwin (4037272), Cowburn (4464782), Wood (4974045), Field (6209563), Sims, C Simmons, and Golon. He brought them food in the mountains, sometimes…
Statement of Bruno Parenti about David Pord
While living as an evacuee in Settimo Spampani’s house near Pistoia, Bruno Parenti helped Royal Air Force sergeant David Pord, who escaped from the Laterina camp in the vicinity of Arezzo. From November 1943 to September 1944, Settimo and Bruno…
The Log
Experiences of the prisoners of war in the Belaria camp of Stalag Luft 3 by Squadron Leader Bryce Cousens. It contains stories, poems and illustrations.
How we took the good news from Grosse Tychow to Fallingbostel
A diary of the forced march undertaken by prisoners of war 6 February 1945 to 26 April 1945
Letter to Donald Baker from his mother
Writes she had had no letter from him since 24 June. Comments on how long war might go on. Wonders how he is and what weather is like. Writes that they were having a nice holiday in Cape Town and catches up with family news and talks about their…
C Haines' address
Address of C Haines in Winchester
Telegram to Donald Baker's parents
Send that parcels of books and cigarettes have been sent to P/O Baker. Asks for prisoner of war number and address.
Letter to Mrs Wareing from F/O C M Walkden
Writes giving details of her husband, his evacuation by the Germans as a prisoner and mentions the condition of his burns which were rapidly improving..
Letter to Mrs Wareing from F/O C M Walkden
Charles Walkden writes to Mrs Wareing thanking her for her letter and postage stamps. He gives her information on his recovery, about himself and his impending repatriation to his home in Winnipeg and his time in England.
Charles (Dick) Pattisson Pocket Diary 1942
Transcription of day by day account of activities from 19 April 1942 to 3 October 1942. Commences with photograph of Squadron in front of Halifax and of pilots on training course (Pattisson top left), Records daily activities, casualties, losses of…
Letter to Mrs Joan Wareing from Flying Officer Charles Walkden
He writes that he has recently been in close contact with her husband, Squadron Leader Robert Wareing as they were prisoners in the same hospital. He advises that her husband, with others, were evacuated by the Germans but that he, himself, remained…
Letter to Mr and Mrs Geach from his station Chaplain
The letter to David Geach's parents expresses sadness that he is missing. The Chaplain offers his sympathy.
Alex is a prisoner of war
Letter to Thomas' mother advising that his nephew, Pilot Officer Alex Cassie, is a prisoner of war. He writes in the hope of similar good news being received in respect of the other crew member, including Thomas.
Statement of Carlo Andreotti, Sabatino Andreotti, and Giovanni Cecchini about some Allied servicemen
Carlo Andreotti, Sabatino Andreotti, and Giovanni Cecchini claim they helped some allied prisoners of war, and took part in Resistance actions.
Statement of Carlo Ducceschi about some Allied servicemen
Carlo Ducceschi claims he helped, for two weeks starting from 24 September, two English servicemen who escaped from a camp in Modena and showed up at Prunetta, in the mountains near Pistoia. For a while they live in a house in the village; then Carlo…
The Exploits of Warrant Officer Arthur Pritchard
A biography of Arthur Pritchard written by his daughter. It covers his training, operations and the night he was shot down. Despite speaking no French he was assisted to a hideout in Paris where he remained until Paris was liberated in August 1944.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from the Casualty Section, Department of Air
The letter accompanies a letter from Jim's commanding officer.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from the Casualty Section, Department of Air
The letter refers to Jim Cahir's personal effects which will be kept in storage until his release from prisoner of war camp.
Postcard from Les Pickford to his mother
The card advises that a radio message was broadcast wishing his family a Merry Christmas.
Postcard to Mrs Tickford from the Catholic Times
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The postcard to Les' mother advises he is fit and well but has not received any letters. It was sent via Vatican Radio and the Catholic Times.
On the card they use 'Tickford' as his surname.
On the card they use 'Tickford' as his surname.
Interview with Laurie Richardson
Laurie lived at 31 Buckingham Street, Hull, before being bombed. Laurie, then nearly three, and his mother went to stay with distant relatives at Talbot Farm, Bassingham Fen. There were a lot of Land Girls working at the farms in the area.…
Statement of Cesare Biagini about William Walch, and Harold Harrywsmith
Cesare Biagini claims he hosted two English prisoners of war: William Walch (5258694), from 25 September 1943 to 15 October 1943, and Harold Harrowsmith (1530811), from 9 September 1943 to 15 October 1943. He gave them food, clothes, and 200 lire.…
Letter from C Walker to Phyllis Clark
Part of letter. Mentions things were dull as activity had stopped due to flu epidemic., but the British doctor has it under control. Says he had written to Australia house asking to be sent home via England. Comments that Australian air force men…