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SBondS-MarrionGv10001.pdf
Relates that he was a Halifax mid-upper gunners who was shot down and wounded by a Ju 88 on 12 January 1945. Goes on with his experiences as a prisoner of war including being hospitalized and undertaking a forced march and boxcar ride. Released in…

SLeeAJP1320246v1.pdf
The first letter asks Arthur to confirm a statement made by Robert Stauch.
The second letter thanks Arthur for replying and for his affidavit.
The affidavit is enclosed.

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Events the night Lancaster LM381 was shot down. It includes the fate of the two survivors from the Lancaster and their forced marches to prisoner of war camps.

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Some information about the fate of Ben and the pilot after capture. Then a section on Ben's release.

SClarkeBE1867619v20029.pdf
Ben's narrative after being taken prisoner of war after his aircraft was shot down.

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A narrative about prisoners of war marching initially east from Frankfurt.

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The email's subject is 'Ben Boothman', the flight engineer of Lancaster LM381. The message covers Ben's time in the air force but also covers his pilot, Alf Morren.
The document has handwritten annotations.
A second copy but with only pages 3 and 4…

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Identity card with descriptive details, two head and shoulders photographs and a fingerprint.

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Identity card with descriptive details, one head and shoulders photograph and a fingerprint.

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A document issued by the German authorities.

SBondS-BromfieldJv10019.pdf
Concerns crew captained by Flying Officer A Robertson RCAF including Flight Sergeant Jack Bromfield as wireless operation. Lists crew. Gives account of their 12th operation to Hanover where their Halifax was attacked and shot down by a Ju 88 flown by…

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An explanation of how the Red Cross will supply parcels and what they will contain.

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Doug's mother writes that she is pleased that he is safe. She writes about family and friends. Included is a short message from Pearl.

SHarriganD[Ser#-DoB]v260002.mp3
Les Rutherford was called up for the Army just short of his 21st birthday. He was in France at the time of Dunkirk and made it to the beach of St Valery where they were under constant bombardment. He and another soldier found a door and used it to…

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Map of Eastern Europe with prisoner of war camps marked with Stalag Luft I, III, IV and VI underlined.

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Confirming Sergeant Ronald 'Tom' Arthur Gorton is a prisoner of war. A note from Ron Wood to Vera Gorton telling her that her husband 'Tom' is safe and wishing her a happy Christmas.
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