New Zealand POWs

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This summary is provided by Philip Baker, founder of the Online Memorial and Museum of Prisoners of War. The experiences of New Zealand POWs were not really any different to those of the British, Australians, Canadians, etc. Around 140,000…

What a Line Up!

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What a line up of quality speakers we have secured for POW80! What a range of topics they will cover! What a huge opportunity to learn from experts and share your own relative's story. If you haven't got one yet BUY YOUR TICKET NOW…

The POW Watch

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During WWII the famous watch maker Rolex introduced a novel approach to watch sales. Read more in the Rolex Encyclopaedia      

The impact of Italy’s capitulation on POWs in Northern Italy

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When Italy signed the Armistice and news reached northern Italy on 8 September 1943, the fate of many Australian Prisoners of War hung in the balance; including that of my two uncles - Ronald McIntyre VX48203 and Charles Mills VX48196. In…

POWs executed at Trivero

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From Carol Smith [including information from, the Institute of the Partisans in Varallo, Italy.] In May 1944 a group of five Australian POWs and an English soldier were hiding out in a farm house/hut at Piancone, near the Sessera River at…

POW80 Commemorating 80 years since the release of Allied Prisoners from Europe

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POW80, at the Midland Hotel Manchester on 7th June 2025, provides a unique opportunity to  commemorate and remember the liberation of Allied Prisoners of War II and the sacrifices they made. We will remember them! Confirmed Speakers JOIN…

Harry Drew’s war

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With the kind permission of Major Nigel Capel we are pleased to provide access to HARRY DREW’S WAR (COMPRISING THE WARTIME LOG OF, AND DEPICTING VARIOUS OTHER WW2 AND ARMY SERVICE ITEMS BELONGING TO, LANCE SERGEANT HENRY RICHARD (HARRY)…

Kate Bonnefous – Sentenced to Death

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Sentenced to Death (Compiled by Brian Cooper) With her American friend, Etta Shiber, Kate Bonnefous sheltered and organised the escape from occupied France of evaders following the withdrawal of the British Army from France to the UK in…

Gordon Bourner #6403285 Royal Sussex Regiment. War Time Account.

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Introduction Gordon Bourner - Private Number 6403285, Royal Sussex Regiment - began his training in Brighton in January 1940 (having enlisted in September 1939?). This is his account of his wartime life. Gordon, my father, wouldn’t talk…

Jack Emeny’s wartime story (1938 to 1946)

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Jack Emeny's story by his son Kenneth My Dad was born at 45, Manderville Street, Darnall, Sheffield, England on the 26th April 1921, to Louise William Samuel Emeny and his wife Kate Eliza (nee Bagshaw), who were married on the 9th of March…