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Warrant Officer Gerry Marion - mid-upper gunner 158 Squadron
He relates that he was a Halifax mid-upper gunner who was shot down and wounded by a Ju 88 on 12 January 1945. He goes on to describe his experiences as a prisoner of war, including being hospitalised and undertaking a forced march and boxcar ride.…
Lost over Hanover
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…
Trip to Germany
Brief account of being shot down and captured and journey as a prisoner including time in solitary, then via Kassel, Frankfurt, Wetzlar. Nurnberg, Moosburg and then release and journey home. Notes injuries as well. Account of Jerry Marion.
Questionnaire for British/American ex prisoners of war
Debrief questionnaire giving personal information of Sergeant Ronald 'Tom' Arthur Gorton. Lists the camps he was in, Stalag IX, Stalag Luft 3 and Stalag VIIA, and answers to questions about interrogations, escapes attempted, collaboration with enemy…
Flight Sergeant Ronald Arthur 'Tom' Gorton
A summary of Tom's early life, marriage and service career. Includes a description of his aircraft being shot down over Wetten, with photographs of his caterpillar badge and postcard to his wife confirming he was a prisoner of war and his…
Letters Home
Letters to Mair and his parents, plus an explanation about why he signed letter Dick Morris.
Stalag VIIA and 383
#1 is the main street at Stalag VIIA
#2 is three airmen identified as Bill, Scotty and Brian
#3 is hut 106 at Stalag 383
#4 is an eight man water polo team with Brian marked.
#5 is six men identified as the Wales team.
#6 is five men inside hut…
#2 is three airmen identified as Bill, Scotty and Brian
#3 is hut 106 at Stalag 383
#4 is an eight man water polo team with Brian marked.
#5 is six men identified as the Wales team.
#6 is five men inside hut…
Camp Liberation
Russian and Americans liberate the camp. Russian with an accordion and a young woman. Behind are American soldiers. On the reverse 'War's over - lets have a party! Stalag 7A'.
Camp Execution
Two prisoners being executed by German guards. On the reverse 'Enough said! Stalag 7A'.
Prisoners Prepare to be De-loused
Group of prisoners, some naked, some getting dressed. On the reverse 'Stalag VIIA Russian POWs being deloused'.
Scavenging for Tin Cans
A group of men amongst thrown away cans. On the reverse 'Stalag VIIA Germans scavenging over tin can dump'.
Stalag VIIA
A view looking across the camp showing many huts. On the reverse 'Stalag VIIA'.
A second view show the camp and a control tower from a wood. On the reverse 'Control tower VIIA'.
A second view show the camp and a control tower from a wood. On the reverse 'Control tower VIIA'.
Eight Prisoners of War
Eight airmen arranged in two rows in front of their hut. On the reverse 'B Walley middle back row. Tassie Thomas L. bottom row. Stalag VIIA Moosburg Germany 14/4/42 Australian Infantry Airmen'.
Eleven Prisoners of War
A group of ten men with an eleventh leaning on a hut in the background. On the reverse 'Old branch VIIA B. Walley back row 4th from left'.
There is a second copy with, on the reverse, 'Stalag VIIA B. Walley 2nd R back row.'
There is a second copy with, on the reverse, 'Stalag VIIA B. Walley 2nd R back row.'
Two Prisoners of War
Two airmen standing in front of their huts. On the reverse 'Sgt Brian Walley RAF Cpl Dick Morris AIF at Stalag 7A Moorburg Co-escapees 1942 P970171'.
A second copy has, on the reverse, 'Brian & Dick (Australian) POW Stalag 383 Dick Morris AIF B…
A second copy has, on the reverse, 'Brian & Dick (Australian) POW Stalag 383 Dick Morris AIF B…
Five Prisoners of War
Five prisoners standing in a row in front of huts. On the reverse 'Stalag VIIA L to R ?? Ernie Moore ? B Walley RAF'.
Card from Brian Walley to Mair Williams
He apologises for not writing more and asks for a photograph.
Letter from Reg Wilson to his parents
Reg has been moved to Stalag 7A on foot and at night. Their camp was liberated by the Americans. He is frustrated that he cannot get home since they are restricted to camp.
A M Walker
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Annotated 'Prisoner of war, YX5500, 92732, Cpl Walker A M, B Company, 2nd A.I.F. Stalag VII A, Austria (crossed out) Germany'.
Left - a small photograph of a family group, men, women and a baby.
Right - head and shoulders portrait of a man…
Left - a small photograph of a family group, men, women and a baby.
Right - head and shoulders portrait of a man…
Joan Layne's diary covering the period her husband Wally was a prisoner of war
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Starts with a letter to him after she finds out he is a prisoner telling how she felt when he was missing and how happy she was with the news that he was a prisoner. After a day by day diary of her feelings, activities, news of friends and…
News-sheet of the British Prisoners of War Relatives' Association February 1945
The news-sheet covers the return of prisoners of war and issues that they will face, POW letters from the Far East, Prisoners and Parliament, Camp visits by the YMCA, Prison Camps as schools of Citizenships, Next-of-kin Parcels, International Red…
The Prisoner of War February 1945
The official journal of the Prisoners of War Department of the Red Cross and St John War Organisation. This edition covers the Food Situation about food parcel delivery, Editors comments, Sport reports from the Camps, suggestions for parcel contents,…
The Prisoner of War, April 1945
The official journal of the Prisoners of War Department of the Red Cross and St John War Organisation. This edition covers the Editors comments, POWs released by the Russians, ex-Internees welcomed home, entertainment at the Camps, Escaped Prisoners…
The Prisoner of War March 1945
The official journal of the Prisoners of War Department of the Red Cross and St John War Organisation. This edition covers the Editors comments, the transport of food parcels, Emergency supplies for the camp, POW cooking, articles about Christmas in…
The Prisoner of War May 1945
The official journal of the Prisoners of War Department of the Red Cross and St John War Organisation. This edition covers the Editors comments, Repatriation Arrangements, Liberation comes to Stalag IXA, Behind the Scenes about theatrical endeavours,…