Derek Cotton Liberation from an Italian Camp
Escape and Evasion, In CampThe attached account describes life in and liberation from an un-named Italian camp. The account includes the names of a number of other POWs.
Other than the name the author is not identified. It may, or may not be https://www.prisonersofwarmuseum.com/prisoners/cotton/
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Dan Billany – Excerpt from ‘The Trap’
Capture, In CampDan Billany was an author. He wrote books before and during the war. Sadly, he was mortally wounded - the incident is described in the attached excerpt from one of his latter books "The Trap":
http://www.pennilesspress.co.uk/annexe/dan_billany.htm
Thomas Keith Townsend – his involvement in WW2
Capture, In Camp, Prisoner of War Photographs, RecreationThe following wonderful history of Thomas Keith Townsend (known as Keith) was submitted by Keith’s stepson Rod McMahon.
Keith Townsend Pow 5479
A Wartime Log by C V Richardson
Capture, In Camp, Treatment and Welfare, War DiaryThis log opens with the following words:
November 15, 1943
Dear Friend,
When the folks at home ask us to choose and send you something special on their behalf, they confront is with a not-too-easy problem. The ―War-time Log‖ is one…
John Stephen Morum – The War Years
Capture, Escape and Evasion, Firsthand Long March Accounts, In Camp, Liberation and Repatriation, Long Marches, Treatment and Welfare, War DiaryJOHN STEPHEN MORUM - HIS-STORY AS NARRATED TO HIS DAUGHTER HELEN. [added comments – by Roy, his son]
We both signed on [John and his brother Ross] when the war broke out, with the First Witwatersrand Rifles. That regiment was later broken…
Frederick Read – A War Fought Behind The Wire
Capture, In Camp, Liberation and Repatriation, Post-war experiences, Treatment and Welfare, War Diary'A War Fought Behind The Wire' is Frederick Read's tale of life in the British army, 1925 - 1947, including his war-time experiences.
A WAR FOUGHT BEHIND THE WIRE (86 pages)
Prisoners of War killed and injured during bombing raids on their camp
In Camp, Treatment and WelfareIn December 1944 two bombing raids on POW camps resulted in significant loss of life and injuries to men.
Sydney Sherriff, Stalag 344 camp leader reported these in detail in these two reports.
Sydney Sherriff 7th December 1944 Concerning…
Sights, Sounds, Memories: South African Soldier Experiences Of The Second World War
Capture, In Camp, Liberation and Repatriation, Post-war experiences, Treatment and WelfareSynopsis: The Second World War involved most of the countries of the world and left so many millions dead and maimed, disorganised and devastated through personal and communal loss. This book recovers some of South Africa’s soldiers’ experiences…
Ordnance Survey
Capture, CommunicationFor many years Ordnance Survey had strong links with the British Army, principally with the Royal Engineers. In common with many employers Ordnance Survey had staff serving in military units. Some, inevitably were captured and some died. These…
The House not built by hands
Communication'The house not built by hands' is a booklet published by Maxwell Love and Co. It was
Dedicated to the mothers, wives and relations of prisoners of war, that vast congregation of those that wait.
In admiration of their courage and with good…