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Maps of prisoner of war camps
Two copies of a map of prisoner of war camps published by the Red Cross. The names of the camps are printed in red and there is an index of camps, civilian internment camps and hospitals on the right side of the map. The bottom of one of the maps…
Brief history of 1324224 (posthumous Warrant Officer) Peter Selwyn Courtney Thorne
Covers joining RAF and training initially as pilot in United Kingdom and the United States, then having failed due to poor eyesight re-mustered and trained as navigator in Canada. Flew anti-submarine patrols on Whitley then joined 102 Squadron. Lists…
Interview with Suzanne Williams about her father John Andrew Cromie
John Andrew Cromie volunteered for the RAF in Australia. He was posted to 460 Squadron. On his thirteenth operation he was shot down and became a prisoner of war. After the war he didn’t talk to his family about his experiences. Upon the death of…
Painting of Stalag IVB
Painting of huts and the fence at Stalag IVB. A watch tower and power lines are the other side of the fence and in the distance trees.
Painting of Stalag IVB
Painting of a hut, the warning wire, and fence at Stalag IVB. watch towers and power lines are the other side of the fence and in the distance trees.
The two paintings of Stalag IVB
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Text provides an explanation of how the paintings were acquired.
Noel Pearce's communion card
A communion card issued to Noel whilst at Stalag IVB.
Doug Box's prisoner of war diary January to March 1945
Doug's diary describing various aspects of life as a prisoner of war, including food, living conditions, entertainment and arrival of more POWs. The diary includes a poem for his mother and addresses of friends.
Prisoner of war camp sketch maps
Three sketch maps of POW camps.
#1 shows the layout of the camp with the various huts numbered.
#2 is a coloured sketch map of Stalag IVB
#3 is an uncoloured sketch map of Stalag IVB
#1 shows the layout of the camp with the various huts numbered.
#2 is a coloured sketch map of Stalag IVB
#3 is an uncoloured sketch map of Stalag IVB
Prisoner of war roll call and cemetery
#1 is prisoners of war lined up for a roll call.
#2 is prisoners of war returning to their huts some are using crutches or walking sticks.
#3 is the cemetery at Stalag IVB captioned De laatste rustplaats der in M-Stalag IVB overleden of omgekomen…
#2 is prisoners of war returning to their huts some are using crutches or walking sticks.
#3 is the cemetery at Stalag IVB captioned De laatste rustplaats der in M-Stalag IVB overleden of omgekomen…
Entrance to Stalag IVB
Three photographs of the entrance to Stalag IVB.
#1 showing tower, walls and gates.
#2 showing huts, sentry posts and barrier. A watchtower is in the background.
#3 is of German guards marching in and out of the camp.
#1 showing tower, walls and gates.
#2 showing huts, sentry posts and barrier. A watchtower is in the background.
#3 is of German guards marching in and out of the camp.
Doug Box's 21st birthday card
A card made for Doug's birthday whilst in Stalag IVB. It is signed 'From four Kreiges of Stalag IVB'. There is a poem and it is further signed 'Lew, Mac, Bob, Benny'. It contains an Old Gold cigarette wrapper.
General questionnaire for returning Prisoners of War
A questionnaire completed by Doug Box.
Letter to Doug Box from W Evans
He thanks him for his letter. He writes about friends. [four lines of text have been deleted by a censor]
Letter to Doug Box from his parents
They write about the pullover that he has just received, family and friends. His friends in England are asking for him. They have sent him a parcel with slippers.
Letter to Doug Box from his parents
They write about family and friends. They hope he has received the parcels that have been sent. There is also news about the poultry.
Letter to Doug Box from his parents
They write about family and friends.
Letter to Doug Box from his parents
His parents write with news about family and friends.
Letter to Doug Box from his parents
They write that they have received a letter from him that morning. They write about family, friends, geese, ducks and hens.
Letter to Doug Box from his parents
They write about family, friends and poultry. His father hopes he has received their parcels.
Letter to Doug Box from his parents
They write with news of family and friends.
Letter to Doug Box from his parents
His mother writes hoping he is well. They have received a postcard from him. Included is news of family, friends and chickens.
Letter to Doug Box from his parents
His mother writes hoping is fit and well. She includes news of family and friends. She has been sending parcels of cigarettes and asks if he has received them.
Letter to Doug Box from his parents
His mother writes with news of family, friends and their ducks.