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Statement of Ardelio Meucci about some Allied servicemen
Ardelio Meucci claims he helped some allied prisoners of war from 11 September to 20 November 1943. When he came to known that five men where hiding in the woods near his house, he brought food, clothes and cigarettes. On 20 November he learned that…
Statement of Ardelio Tognelli about a Stannard and H T Prior
Ardelio Tognelli claims he helped, from 7 January 1944 to 22 May 1944, A Stannard and Private H T Prior.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from the Area Finance Office, Department of Air
The letter advises Mrs Cahir that because her son is now reported as a prisoner of war then payments will continue without review.
Statement of Argentina Maestrani about T Danson, and F Hansall
Argentina Maestrani claims she helped, from August 1944, two allied servicemen: T Danson (4758132, England) and F Hansall (3327037, England), giving them food, shelter and clothes.
Statement of Aristodemo Lenzi about some Allied servicemen
Aristodemo Lenzi claims he helped fifteen English prisoners of war, with his fellow villagers, in Fognano, in the municipality of Montale (Pistoia). He gave them food and clothes, sometimes shelter.
Statement of Armido Biancalani about some Allied servicemen
Armido Biancalani claims he helped, from 10 September 1943 to 10 December 1943, eleven prisoners of war who escaped from camps. He gave them food and clothes while they were in Striglianella, near Pistoia. For his efforts, Armido received a…
WAR - Frankfurt Revisited
A booklet with information about the progress of the war. This edition covers RAF Bomber Command activities.
Lettergram to Mrs C Clarke from Arthur Hope
The letter to Clara from Arthur is written from a prisoner of war camp. He writes emotionally about his regrets.
Arthur's Letter to Mrs Heckendorf
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The story of events the night Mrs Heckendorf's son was shot down and died.
Statement of Attilio Meoni about some Allied servicemen
Attilio Meoni claims he helped, from 10 September 1943 to 20 December 1943, some Allied servicemen hid in the woods near Striglianella (Pistoia) bringing them food. On 25 December, they were recaptured in Cantagallo (Prato). For his efforts he…
Statement of Augusto Ciampi about some Allied servicemen
Augusto Ciampi claims he helped some English servicemen he found on the road to the village of Forcana, in the municipality of Montale. He hosted them in his hut for twenty-five days, bringing them food. When the Allies reached Florence, they…
Statement of Ausilia Villani about some Allied servicemen
Ausilia Villani claims she helped some allied prisoners of war, including George Retorich, giving them food, clothes, and shelter in her house on the edge of the woods. When discovered by the police they managed to escape from a window. Later, George…
Telegram to Mrs Cahir from the RAAF
The message advises Mrs Cahir that her son has been reported as a prisoner of war by the International Red Cross.
Telegram to Mrs Cahir from the RAAF
The message advises Mrs Cahir that her son's address is Stalag Luft 3 and his number is 267500.
Postcard receipt for a parcel for Jim Cahir from Mrs Cahir
A postcard receipt sent to the Australian Red Cross for a parcel sent to Jim Cahir from his mother. The parcel has been received at Stalag IVB.
Recollections - Warrant Officer B F Hughes
Account of operation to Nuremberg on 28 August 1942 in Halifax where aircraft was attacked and shot down by night fighter. Continues with account of capture, interrogation and transport to prisoner of war camp. Describes camp occupants, situation,…
Letter to Connie Thornhill from B Parrott
She thanks her for her letter. She has heard from Teddy too. She asks about recovering his possessions from the RAF.
Statement of Basilio Rossi about some Allied servicemen
Basilio Rossi claims he helped, from 8 September 1943 to 1 September 1944, some Allied servicemen. He gave them food and clothes. For his efforts, he received a certificate of thankfulness (number 83267-18259).
Was it all a Dream
Bill Bailey's wartime memoirs, from enlistment, training in UK and Canada and detail of each of 31 operation in Bomber Command. After completion of his tour he was transferred to Lossiemouth to train Free French aircrew. After successful progress he…
To Cologne - Gremberg by Oboe - tribute to Squadron Leader Robert A.M.Palmer VC, DFC & Bar
The story of an attack by Pathfinders of 35,105,109 and 582 Squadrons 23 December 1944. Tribute to Robert pPalmer and thirty comrades who died with him. Contains history of Battle of the Bulge. Description of Oboe system. List of aircraft and crews…
Letter from Bill Lord to his Sister
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He apologises for not having written sooner, expresses sympathy for her wrist, delights at Stan coming home from prisoner of war camp, thanks her for writing to a friend, 'Sis' and talks about his social life.
Letter from CE Lutwyche to Betty
Bill writes to his sister about being captured and how he would send letters with coded messages. She would then have to get in touch with the Director of Information at the Air Ministry.
Bob Smith's Memoirs 1
73 pages of Bob's memoirs. Concerns his recruitment and training. Includes a list of RAAF recruits.
Bob Smith's Memoirs Book 2
23 pages of Bob's memoirs.
Covers his training.
Covers his training.