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Newspaper cutting - St Andrew Society in Germany
Tells of formation of St Andrew Society at Stalag Luft 7, Bankau, Upper Silesia. Mentions meeting held by this prisoner of war branch. Provides some information on members and camp.
The St Andrews Society
Report welcoming members - all RAF or Airborne prisoners of war in Germany. British prisoners of war from branch at Stalag Luft 7, Bankau, Germany, List names including George B Thomson.
Account of being shot down and prisoner of war
Shot down 12/9/44. Captured after 8 days. List camps Dulag Luft, Stalag Luft 7 and Stalag IIIIA. Liberated by the Russians.
Note that George Thomson was a prisoner of war
Notes that Mr and Mrs W Thomson had received a communication that their son was a prisoner of war and thanking friends for their enquiries.
Prisoner of war parcel contents list
Form for parcel to George Thomson sent by his father with contents listed. Mostly clothes, shaving, tooth cleaning and grooming kit.
Letter to Mrs Thomson from the Red Cross
Informs her that they know definitely that George was a prisoner of war and give address she should use for letters and parcels.
Post Office receipt form
Blank form post office receipt for parcel post to Scottish branch Red Cross society, prisoners of war parcels department.
German receipt and watch confiscation notice
On the left a notice that a watch found amongst belongings was property of British Air Ministry and had been confiscated. On the right a German receipt made out to George Thomson. Mentions Stalag Luft 7.
Letter to George's father from A Stephen
Delighted to receive his card and news that George was a prisoner of war.
Letter to George's father from the Air Ministry
Informs him that George would now be classified as a prisoner of war.
Telegram to George's father from Mrs Shagainer [sic] (Spagatner)
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Telegram saying 'husband prisoner'.
Letter to George's father from J Morrison
From assistant general manager of the union bank of Scotland stated he was delighted at the news that George was a prisoner of war.
Telegram to J Thomson from Pat Jones
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Says John (bomb aimer on George's crew) prisoner in Germany.
Letter to George's father from the Air Ministry
Informs him that as a result of change of policy affecting aircrew prisoners of war, George was promoted to flight sergeant.
Letter to the Thomsons from W Howarth
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Writes that they were delighted receive a telegram informing them that George was safe as a prisoner of war. Hoped that they would get similar news of the other crew shortly. Comments on correspondence with families of other crew members.
Letter to George Thomson's father from W Demfoster
Glad to read in the paper that his son was safe.
Letter to the Thomsons from Walter Davidson
Glad to hear that George was safe. Hope strain was not too much. Catches up with family gossip,
Letter to George Thomson from Ray Crompton
Enclosing the questionnaire requested. Says plenty of time to complete ask for relevant photographs if possible.
Letter to George Thomson's father from M Clark
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Noted that they had news that George was a prisoner of war. Hope he would be home soon.
Letter to George Thomson's father from the Air Ministry
Advises not to send parcel until they have permanent camp address, which they hope he will receive soon.
Telegram to the Thomsons from Buchanan
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Delighted George safe.
Letter to the Thomsons from B Baillie
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Had read that their son was prisoner of war and was pleased with the news. Hope that all was well with them.
Letter to George Thomson's father from the Red Cross
Pleased to hear that George was now a prisoner of war. Advises that all correspondence concerning him would be dealt with by the prisoners of war department at St James's Palace. They would provide information, how to communicate and how parcels…
Letter to George Thomson's mother from the Air Ministry
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Informs her that her son was now a prisoner of war and she would be entitled to payments and should continue to cash the orders in her RAF order book. Cancels a previous correspondence.
Hitler's hostages?
Covers events after the evacuation of Stalag Luft VII to Stalag 3A. Provides daily description of events from 10 April 1945 to 14 April 1945. Describes waiting to move and rations.