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From Jim Clarkson. 17/03/2024 William, known as Paul, travelling on the ship ‘Jason’, sometimes referred to as ‘Jantzen’ and sometimes the ‘Sebastiano Venier‘ was torpedoed by the British submarine HMS Porpoise. Initially he was held captive at Pylos Castle, at Acacia, which became known as ‘Dysentery Acre‘, and then Patras in Greece in late 1941. […]
Information provided by Steve Precious My Grandfather, Ralph Donkin, 22576, NZ Army, 21st Battalion. Just starting to get into the research so yours is a great first hit!
From: Dianne Roiall (Daughter) Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 My father, former Private George Joseph Pidgeon 21508 HQ 21st Battalion N.Z.E.F., was taken prisoner in Greece in 1941, transported and marched to Stalag VIIIB Lamsdorf until released by American forces 1945. Then transported to UK for urgent medical treatment. My mother had been sent […]
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