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Letter to Mary Egan from Jim Cahir
He recollects the night he was shot down with his pilot saving their lives but losing his own. On his release he returned to UK and was treated for malnutrition.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
In the letter Jim describes Christmas in the camp.
Letter to Spike from Jim Cahir
A letter to Spike Alexandratos from Jim Cahir on his return from prisoner of war camp.
Memoirs of Jim Cahir
Memoirs of Jim Cahir who served with 466 Squadron RAAF. He writes about being shot down near Frankfurt on Main on the night of 20/21 December 1943 and subsequently being captured and imprisoned in Stalag IVB in Muhleberg. He stayed there until the…
Prisoner of war postcards to Jim Cahir's family
Nine postcards from Jim Cahir to his mother and brother, Pat.
Short biography of Jim Cahir
A biography of Jim covering the shooting down of his aircraft and the start of his confinement as a prisoner of war.
Letter to Spike Alexandratos from Mrs Cahir
Letter from M Cahir to ‘Spike’ Alexandratos updating him on the news.
Letter to Paddy Cahir from Jim Cahir
Letter from Jim Cahir to Paddy Cahir in Australia telling him not to worry, he is quite well.
Interview with Don Sutherland. Two
Don was brought up in Newcastle, where he worked for a number of years. He attended a meeting a year before the war began, about alternatives to war and that war didn’t have to be accepted as inevitable. Don joined a community which organised…
Interview with Lillian Grundy
Lillian Grundy was born grew up in Ancoats, Manchester. Upon leaving school, she worked in a local mill winding bobbins, and the Hall Brothers Toffee Works wrapping sweets. Grundy met George in 1939 and they were engaged in Easter 1940, however, he…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Letter from Warrant Officer Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes about his capture in Germany after his aircraft was shot down on December 20th 1943 and subsequent capture. He goes on to describe the conditions he was kept in at Stalag IVB…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he has chilblains, about the weather, and asking if they send a parcel it should be a food parcel and quoting an extract from a German paper criticising the American…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes about the camp’s preparations for Christmas, about four thousand parcels arriving from the Red Cross, the food they will be preparing with their saved rations and having…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he has received a parcel from them, about other correspondence sent and received, social activities, going to Mass on Armistice Day and hoping his mother has been…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he is well and received some correspondence from them, and mentions other letters he has received. He also writes about attending a church service where a prayer for…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he has received two letters from them, about family and friends, that the Red Cross has provided clothing for him, about the recent Corpus Christie parade and of going…
Postcard to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Postcard from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes about the weather and his activities including watching some South African prisoners perform a Zulu war dance on Union day, May 31st. He also writes that he hasn’t…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he is well and that he had just had his first letter since being captured and hoping that they are not worrying about him. He also writes about the best way to send…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he is well and joined a sing-song on St Patrick’s day with some Irishmen. He also writes about his lecture and meeting an Airforce person who knew his brother and a…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he is well and wishes his mother a happy birthday. He also writes about the entertainment provided at the camp, which he says is very good, that he is progressing with…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother from his Prisoner of War camp in Germany. He writes hoping they are all well and tells them that he is okay; that time drags but he is kept occupied with lectures and talks; and is attending…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes of returning home after holiday in Devon and meeting Americans on journey. Catches up with news of family and friends from letters received while she was away, Continues with activities to get new house organised including planting of news…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes about activities in Devon over new year and her mother's health. Is longing to hear what he thinks of new house.
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Describes Christmas with family in Devon, presents received and other activities..
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
She explains what she is doing for Christmas, details the work she has done to their new house and garden and includes a sketch map . She mentions their daughter, Frances, who is helping in the garden. Describes other activities around the new local…