Date: 17/07/2006
Time:22:34:27
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What a fantastic and informative website! All efforts greatly appreciated. Anon

Admin:
"Thank you for your comments, we hope to bring more content and features to the website in the coming months"

 

Date:18/07/2006
Time: 19:33:22
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Can you place a link on the site for The "Not Forgotten" Association? Thanks in advance

Admin:
"Link Added As Requested"

 

Date: 21/07/2006
Time:15:57:05
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Do you have any future ideas on a web based forum for ex pows? Would be a great tool for exchanging experiences.

Admin:
"We are currently looking into a  PHPBB bulletin board (forum) but our server needs a MySQL server upgrade before we can continue".
Admin 22-07-2006

Update:24-07-2006

Our Hosting Service (EasySpace.com) want £25+vat per annum on top of the current annual charge to host a forum database.
So in the meantime unless we get lots of requests for a public forum I'm afraid it will be put on hold due to funding.

 

Remote User:
Date: 10 Sep 2006
Time: 18:50:20

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Fantastic web site, pleased these pages are active again. Many thanks Debbie Burton

Remote User:
Date: 11 Sep 2006
Time: 21:37:25

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Is it possible to put a search engine on this web site, when looking for something specific, especially when looking at past newsletters? Debbie Burton

Admin:
Hello Debbie,
Unfortunately because our server is shared with other users the FrontPage extensions will not work properly and all we get is the following error:

Error from search: Service is not running.

http://www.prisonerofwar.org.uk/search_page.htm

Until we upgrade to a dedicated server that supports all of our needs you might want to try the following:
Browse to your chosen newsletter and select from the top menu “Edit” and select “Find on this page” (or use keyboard shortcut ctrl+f) and type in your query.

Thank you for your feedback

Remote User:
Date: 21 Oct 2006
Time: 10:13:24

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I have read the Autumn Issue of the Journal with interest. I shall be donating to the Memorial Fund. It would appear to me that Brigadier Ian Townsend may well be a suitable dignitary to perform the dedication. He has RBL connections as the Ex Director General, his father was a POW and he has of course represented RBL at The Festival of Remembrance and the Cenotaph. To all members of the committee, congratulations on a job well done. Keith May

Remote User:
Date: 28 Oct 2006
Time: 14:57:32

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Leave No Man Behind by Garnett "Bill" Bell
An eyewitness account of the Vietnam War from its early stages through the last day of the Republic, 30 April 1975.

Admin: Moved to the Book Reviews Section: http://www.prisonerofwar.org.uk/book_reviews.htm

Remote User:
Date: 10 Jan 2007
Time: 18:01:07

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As a member of NEXPOWA for a few years now I am delighted that you have now a well planned website. With photos and a proposed roll of honour for all those who did not return I think is an excellent idea. It is good to see that They will not be forgotten and also a way of informing younger people of the sacrifices that were made. Janet Savage

Remote User:
Date: 11 Jan 2007
Time: 10:19:22

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I came across your website whilst browsing. I appreciate anything that keeps alive the memory of our lads who suffered so much in the p.o.w camps. did my comments make the Guest Book. Thank you, Colin Maryan.

Admin: Yes Colin your comments in the Guest book are posted

Remote User:
Date: 16 Jan 2007
Time: 20:24:05

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Could you place a link to the following sites. A link from them will be added with one exception, and that is because it cannot be changed because it was orinially created with FrontPage, and if it is changed I don't know what would happen. That site is:
www.geocities.com/rcwpca www.geocities.com/phil_doddridge www.geocities.com/alfbabin www.geocities.com/tommarsho6 www.geocities.com/erikgrowen
Thank you. Ron Parker

Admin: 3 Working links added to Links Page, thank you for the information.

Remote User:
Date: 17 Jan 2007
Time: 00:46:11

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Links back to your site done. Thanks. Keep well. Ron Parker

Remote User:
Date: 12 Feb 2007
Time: 01:32:21

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Very interesting site. Well done. My son has created a website for my Dad's wartime logbook at www.jerm.ca/logbook/ Would it be possible for you to add this link to your site? Thanks in advance.

Anne Corke
Peterborough, Ontario.
Canada

Admin: Link added, thank you for the information, amazing artwork and photographs.

Remote User:
Date: 03 Mar 2007
Time: 15:57:52

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I THINK ITS WONDERFUL THAT I CAN FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE WAR. OUR FATHERS JUST WOULDNT TALK ABOUT IT.NOW ITS TOO LATE TO ASK.HE WAS CAPTURED AT ARNHEM, HE DID COME HOME.THANK YOU ALL FOR NEVER FORGETTING WHAT THEY WENT THROUGH.GOOD LUCK. ALICE

Remote User:
Date: 10 Mar 2007
Time: 18:12:28

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You currently have a link to my website for Campo 78 (Sulmona, Italy) on my "old" Zoom server. Please note that I have now re-written the journal of my visit there in 2003 as a "get-there-yourself" guide and moved it to my new web space at www.GCJonline.plus.com I have also added a guide/journal of my visit to Stalag IV-B (Muhlberg) and Stalag IV-D (Torgau) on the same site. My "old" site is still live and just redirects visitors to the new one. Both sections have lots of photos.
On a personal note, if anyone reading this can assist me in locating arbeitskommando W/610 "in the Wittenberg area" (believed to be a coke making factory possibly attached to a coal mine) I would be most grateful. I can be contacted by email via both of my websites.
By the way, please note that you have a little typo in the message about adverts/spam etc at the bottom of this section. It's "there" not "their". Sorry to be picky but once an editor always an editor I suppose! Keep up the good work. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by many.

Regards Graham Johnson (associate member, NEXPOWA)

Admin: Updated Your New Website link http://www.prisonerofwar.org.uk/links.htm & Corrected spelling mistake, sorry ☺

 

Remote User:
Time: 20:39:08

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Remote User:
Date: 25 May 2007
Time: 22:21:21

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Hallo I noticed on your website you don't have the POW Camp in Fermo Italy. my Dad revisited it last year, there is a picture of it on my website, I have some more if you would like them my website is www.iandesouza.de then click under "ken" (my dad) Best wishes Ian de Souza

Admin: Thank you Ian, I have added a link to your website for your father Ken de Souza on the following link: http://www.prisonerofwar.org.uk/links.htm

 

Remote User:
Date: 01 June 2007
Time: 16:26:41

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Dear Sirs I am surprised you don't include in your book reviews "Prisoner of War" by Charles Rollings (Ebury, May 2007), which covers all services in all theatres of the second World War and has been rated by our customers as "unputdownable" and "a classic". Justin Bailey Manager, Motorbooks Military Department

Admin: Link added to Book Review Section: http://www.prisonerofwar.org.uk/book_reviews.htm

Remote User:
Date: 06 June 2007
Time: 16:36:19

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hi i have in my hands a booklet/magazine hand-made by the prisoners of the Veano Camp in italy in the Xmas of 1942. it is all hand written, with illustrative drawings as well as would-be advertising (like : " unsurpassed in quality! TOLEDO BLADES ARE BEST on sale everywhere, 10 lire a packet of 10. thousands of dissatisfied users offer unsolicited testimonials: a prisoner of war writes: 'since trying your blades i have used no others'" next to it there is an ink and water colour drawing of a scruffy bearded man). it opens with a mock xmas discourse by queen Elizabeth, followed by one by the British prisoners of war funds. then an editorial, a 'retrospect 1942-6942, a fragment from the furore'. A poem: 'To my son'. the xmas draw. 'Dopo guerra' and so on and so forth. in the Acknowledgments, 'special thanks are due to colonel GH Fanshawe, followed by a long list of names. on the last page- under a would-be ad which reads 'Do you suffer from night starvation? Do night rounds rouse you? Try Super Diamaltina! 32 lire (for a 27 lire tin)- there is written: "Printed by 'Various Prigionieri Printers Ltd' on paper kindly supplied by the British red cross society and published by Major LFW Farmerrlasc at veano". any idea who could be interested? thank you

Remote User:
Date: 24 June 2007
Time: 16:49:04

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Hello, My name is David Westfall. My dad, Robert Westfall, was a WW II veteran. He was a POW and received many medals including the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. I want to thank you for all you are doing.

Remote User:
Date: 17 July 2007
Time: 11:18:45

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my father was a pow, having been captured near arras while engaged in a rear guard action to enable the evacuation at Dunkirk. he died in 2006 having suffered a great deal in later life. the point of this note is that no one should underestimate the sacrifice made at the time. my dad was unassuming but always had relevant points to make. i also believe that the sacrifice made ensured that i did not have to put on a pair of boots and pick up a rifle, for that i am forever grateful and all who gave so much should be proud. Stan Herschel

Remote User:
Date: 22 July 2007
Time: 15:09:26

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My father Harry Evans of the Royal Berkshire regiment was captured at Anzio on 24.2.44 and was in Stalag X1A, pow no143104, I am trying to obtain as much info as poss and looking thru all websites. If I cannot obtain any more I would just like to say that my dad was a lovely man, loved his family and after reading his citation for his M.M. I am surprised I exist, Thank you dad for a safe and carefree childhood, Luv r. xx

Remote User:
Date: 08 August 2007
Time: 19:40:47

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Re compensation for European ex p.o.w`s ive sent of many letters to ministers and P.M. and local and national press have had up to now 1 letter published in local evening paper we should push for this compensation claim if the Australians can pay it why cant our government

Remote User:
Date: 11 August 2007
Time: 21:16:24

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ARE WE GOING TO PUSH FOR THIS COMPENSATION FOR EX P.O.W`S FROM THE EUROPEAN CONFLICT. COULD YOU GET HELP FROM SOMEONE LIKE JOHN NICHOL GEORGE HERSCHEL NORTH EAST BRANCH

Remote User:
Date: 03 September 2007
Time: 22:38:10

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Compensation for European ex p.o.w`s in line with AUSTRALIAN government I've sent off 23 emails and 6 letters to both ministers and press had no reply but had letter printed in Newcastle evening chronicle. are we as an organisation going to fight for this compensation. when i contacted R.B.L they had no idea about it they thought I was talking about f.e.p.o.w George see you later

Remote User:
Date: 20 September 2007
Time: 18:18:18

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REPLY FROM M.O.D. MR LEE MANSFIELD lee.mansfield548@mod.uk The uk is aware of the payments that the Australian government has decided to make to those held captive in Europe during ww2. Many comparisons can be made between the treatment of p.o.w`s and others and between the forms of assistance provided at different times by different governments on the whole we do not think that these are helpful. it has been the policy of successive governments not to pay compensation for the detention of our personnel but instead to focus on providing benefits and treatments as appropriate for illness injury or death as are a result of service. The only relevant uk scheme for former p.o.w`s of war relates to those who were held captive by the Japanese during ww2, which you mentioned. these special arrangements are not a compensation scheme but are intended to recognise the exceptional conditions of hardship and deprivation suffered collectively in Japanese wartime captivity. there are no plans to extend these arrangements to other groups including those held in Europe. this does not mean that we dispute the harsh conditions experienced by those. such as your late father who were held in captivity in Europe and elsewhere or the reality of the suffering felt and endured by them. however in our view the degree of suffering experienced by those who were held captive in the far east was considered to be truly exceptional a fact which was reflected in the very high overall rates of death. apart from this exceptional case uk government policy remains that cases should be dealt with on the basis of an assessment of individual need. British forces have served and continue to serve in conflicts throughout the world. for all of them , that service has involved risk and for many whether captured or not. it has involved difficult, dangerous and harsh conditions. some have given their lives. others have received wounds and suffered illness. it is our aim to target the resources available to help those who have suffered service related disabilities or to their dependents when they have died i am sorry to send what i know will be a disappointing reply. but I hope that this explains the position. LEE MANSFIELD

Remote User:
Date: 06 October 2007
Time: 23:01:53

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I think this site is brilliant especially the photos which show more detail on the PC screen than in the magazines. Janet Savage

Remote User:
Date: 06 October 2007
Time: 23:16:58

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Harry Evans, Royal Berkshire Regt. Captured Anzio 24.2.44 and taken to XIA. My father John Rapley also captured the same day and taken to XIA. He was in Queens. My email is artyhist@btinternet.com if you would like to get in touch. Sadly my father did not return died 21.3.1945 and has no known grave. Have been in touch with all know authorities. Janet Savage

Remote User:
Date: 04 November 2007
Time: 18:01:10

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I noticed that there was a request for camp layout drawings from memory. We have a drawing of Campo 60 in Lucca done by a prisoner "Brown" dated 1942, a friend of my father in law Ken Breakey who was captured at Tobruk. It is not a layout but shows the tents in the winter. I can send it for posting if you tell me where to send it or how to post it. Jeff@jeffreyschur.com

 

Admin: Please email the document using the webmaster link on the link below giving details and credits and we will post in the gallery, thank you.:

 

Remote User:
Date: 13 November 2007
Time: 21:33:28

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my name is sylvia leek,my late farther william evitts private was pow in germany in ww2.he was with the southstaffs thats all i no . i would love to find out moor about his time as a pow from any of his palls.he came from westbromwich and was married to my mom amy at the time he was known as bill for short. thank you

Remote User:
Date: 15 November 2007
Time: 10:48:33

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You currently hold information about the Veterans Agency and links to our website on your site which require an update following our merger with another MOD agency. Service Personnel and Veterans Agency (SPVA) has been formed through a merger of the Veterans Agency (VA) and Armed Forces Personnel Administration Agency (AFPAA). The new Agency will provide for the first time, a range of 'through life' support functions direct to around 900,000 serving and ex-Service personnel. Key contact information 0800 169 2277 Freephone 0800 169 3458 Textphone Email: veterans.help@spva.gsi.gov.uk Website: www.veterans-uk.info Can you please update your website to reflect these changes and create the necessary links to our re-developed Veterans-UK website. I Could you please confirm by email when you have made these changes. Kind Regards. Matt Twidale Agency Webmaster Room 8102 Norcross Thornton Cleveleys Tel: 01253 333737 (63737) Fax: 01253 332790 (62790) www.veterans-uk.info

Admin: Links updated as requested, email sent to your account.

Remote User:
Date: 06 December 2007
Time: 15:40:44

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Perhaps it is of interest to your readers to learn that in 2004 a book (in Dutch) appeared on the story of Horsa 166 that landed near Arnhem in September 1944. The book is ordered by at least a hundred Dutch libraries, exists in a spoken version and is at this moment undergoing a translation into English. It contains some vivid descriptions of the men that were taken POW and as such of interest to your readers. Awaiting some last minute details it is meant to appear in September 2008, in time for the annual commemorations. This is in brief what it is about: Back cover text: '13 Platoon, the story of Horsa 166' tells the tale of the search for the occupants of the Horsa glider that landed on Monday 18 September 1944 near the village of Wolfheze in the area of Arnhem. The Battle at Arnhem is still in its early phase when the British pilots say goodbye to the 25 airborne soldiers that were their passengers. Both the pilots and their passengers go about their separate ways to carry out their orders. 54 years later, Sergeant Morley 'Taffy ' Williams, one of the pilots, meets a Dutch journalist/the author of the book. Williams talks about the wish that has been with him for many years to find out what had happened to his passengers of that fateful flight to Arnhem. However, the glider pilot must confess that he cannot remember exactly what unit his passengers were with. As the years pass by, this thought keeps coming back to Williams and he asks the Dutch journalist to help him find them. That was the start of a search that lasted more than four years and which finally led to a new and moving view on the Battle at Arnhem. In the captivating stories of what happened to them before during and after the Battle the human aspect and personal experiences of the airbornes give the reader a surprising and gripping view on the events. Fascinating consequence of the search is that it has led, 60 years after the events, to several unexpected renewed personal contact between the pilot and some of his passengers of 13 Platoon 1 Border Regiment.

With friendly regards,
Haks Walburgh Schmidt Author texstburgh@wxs.nl

Remote User:
Date: 14 December 2007
Time: 11:42:51

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keep up the good work all best. Kev Greenhalgh.

www.fallingbostelmilitarymuseum.de

Remote User:
Date: 02 April 2008
Time: 22:03:14

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what a wonderful informative site. many thanks for including the photograph of my late father Pte L.Reg Watson taken in POW camp no.73, Carpi, Italy.(Oct 1942) keep up the good work geoff watson

Remote User:
Date: 29 April 2008
Time: 20:31:52

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This website is brilliant .It remembers the hardships of the P.O.W. and its very informative regards maurice

Remote User:
Date: 15 May 2008
Time: 10:42:06

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I understand that you have an archive of books, papers and articles sent in by ex-pows and supporters. For whose use is this archive? How may it be accessed or visited? Anon

Remote User:
Date: 28 May 2008
Time: 13:03:56

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Could you maybe try putting all of the contact details, scattered across the site in places that you wouldn't think to look unless you methodically search each and every page, into one place. Cheers.

Admin:
This website is hosted on a shared server and as such we are unable to use the search facilities incorporated in FrontPage at this time.

http://www.prisonerofwar.org.uk/search_page.htm

 

Remote User:
Date: 05 June 2008
Time: 13:05:57

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You might want to link my 'Great Escape' site at www.robdavis.webhop.org/gt_esc

I've linked you from there.

Admin: Link Added, Thank You.

Remote User:
Date: 15 July 2008
Time: 09:49:58

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dear rob , i met you and your motor cycle collegue recently with my wife on the coss chanel ferry on the 26th May were you gave me your site details being a second ww2 buff myself i find your site absolutely rivetting and thank you for giving me the oppurtunity to access it ,yours d d salters .

Remote User:
Date: 11 August 2008
Time: 17:04:59

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Free (nearby) B&B offered for ex-POWs from Camp 78, Sulmona, Abruzzo. Transport available. Nominal sum for relatives or carers. Contact: Capt. Richard Soar TD RAMC(V) email: badia@barnelms.com

Remote User:
Date: 06 October 2008
Time: 03:49:08

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sorry. the picture you identify as luft 6 is infact luft 4. greg hatton www.b24.net

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