World War II - Prisoners of War - Stalag Luft I 

A collection of stories, photos, art and information on Stalag Luft I

Guestbook Entries - 1st Quarter - 2004
 1/01/04 thru 3/31/04

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Name: Bonnie Ewing
Hometown: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: FO Raymond M. Hyde
City, State, Zip: Waterloo, Ontario Canada
Sent: 9.39 PM - 3/31 2004

Thank you so much for such an educational site. My Uncle passed away last fall & had not talked much about his war time experiences. Your site helps to make us much more aware of what these men went through.

Name: Lee McDuff
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW: Lee E. McDuff
Postal Street Address: 7714 Meadowvale Dr.
City, State, Zip: Houston, TX 77063
Sent: 3.05 PM - 3/31 2004

I notice that I am not included in the POW alphabetical listing for Stalag Luft I, but two of my closest buddies are [ L. M. Patterson and A.L. Emerson]. Both of these buddies are deceased now. We were in the South Compound, Barrack 7.

Name: Marga Verouden
Homepage: http://verouden.pijnackerweb.nl
POW Camp: StalagsX1A,Altengrabow and VA,Ludwigsburg
Name of POW: Arie Verouden,Dutch Marines
City, State, Zip: Netherlands
Sent: 6.46 AM - 3/31 2004

I would like to know if there are pictures and stories about those Salags.In my web site on the page P.O.W. is all the information I know but I would like to know more about it.
Kind regards,Marga

Name: Rae Marie Hyde
Hometown: Barrie Ont
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: FO Raymond Hyde, RCAF
City, State, Zip: Waterloo Ont Canada
Sent: 5.54 AM - 3/31 2004

My dad died last fall. He spoke very little about the war. My siblings and I are just now finding things out. Thanks for the info and for sharing.

Name: lyn purcell (watkins)
Hometown: Geelong, Australia
POW Camp: Not quite sure
Name of POW: George Watkins
Postal Street Address: 25 coolabah drive
City, State, Zip: australia 3216
Sent: 8.35 PM - 3/30 2004

I am trying to find out where my father was imprisoned, he was a desert rat and wrote many diaries which l am trying to locate.

Name: Devin Kamarainen
Hometown: Woodenville
Name of POW: Ed Kamarainen
Postal Street Address: 303 pineview
City, State, Zip: Polson, Montana, 59860
Sent: 3.48 PM - 3/30 2004

Hi Grandpa, hey Dennis, and all the others, this is good to know your story of being a POW. Maybe I might see you later,

Devin Kamarainen~

Name: Debi Stolberg
Hometown: Sherman, TX
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Edward C Heckman Jr.
Postal Street Address: 1742 Hulett Drive
City, State, Zip: Brandon, FL 33511
Sent: 2.05 PM - 3/30 2004

I am searching for information on my father, Edward C Heckman Jr. I know he was a P-47 pilot and a POW in Barth, Germany during the last year of the war. He was originally from Georgia and later settled in Sherman, TX. I would love to hear from anyone who knew him!

Name: Jon browne
Name of POW: Charles John Bedwell
Sent: 12.31 PM - 3/30 2004

I am trying ot find out about my grandad Mr C J Bedwell told he was a p.o.w in ww2 in Germany if you can help me would you plese e mail

jon

Name: Lee McDuff
Hometown: Crosbyton, Texas
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW: Lee McDuff
Postal Street Address: 7714 Meadowvale
City, State, Zip: Houston, TX 77063
Sent: 3.39 PM - 3/29 2004

You have really done a great job with this web site. I have certainly enjoyed looking at it and remembering being there. I am not sure that I have not responded here before.

Name: Bruce Bell
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW: Emmett Hayes (EH) Bell
Sent: 8.44 AM - 3/29 2004

Great site - neat to see where Dad was as he did not talk about it much - both my brother and I appreciate your efforts

Name: Barbara Miller Vaughn
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1 South Compound
Name of POW: Lt Charles E. (Charlie) Miller, Jr.
Postal Street Address: 1303 S. Liberty Ave, Unit A
City, State, Zip: Homestead, FL 33034
Sent: 8.59 PM - 3/27 2004

My dad is now deceased, but was a B-17 co-pilot, shot down over Greece in Dec 1943. He would not discuss his POW experiences except for the rare humorous anecdote. One story he did tell was of a schooner he built from bits & pieces of scrounged materials. I believe that is the same model schooner pictured in the book, "Behind Barbed Wire" by Morris J. Roy,in the center section of the book under the heading, "Kriegie Kraft Karnival." He was also the camp "watch maker." Would love to hear from anyone who knew my dad.

Name: Joanne Batyi
Hometown: Pittsburgh Pa
POW Camp: Stalag XVII
Name of POW: Harold "Ed"ward Richards
Postal Street Address: 653 7th Street Apt A
City, State, Zip: Pitcairn, Pa. 15140
Sent: 7.38 PM - 3/27 2004

My father is now deceased but was a T/sgt who served in the 563 Bombardment Squadron, 388th Bombardment Group, 45th Combat Wing, 3rd Air Division. Knettishall, England. Was shot down over Stuttgart, Germany on 9-6-1943, taken prisoner and held captive in Stalag SVII, Krems/Gniexendorf/Austria until liberated in May 1945. My father NEVER spoke of the War or what happened to he & his army buddies during their captivity. Please if anyone remembers him, I would be so grateful for anything you might be able to tell me. My Deepest Respect and Gratitude to all of you Fine Men who served. Sincerely, Joanne Batyi

Name: Co Maarschalkerweerd
Hometown: Amsterdam - Holland
Postal Street Address: Omval 15
City, State, Zip: Amsterdam - Holland 1096AA
Sent: 2.29 PM - 3/27 2004

For almost 20 years ex-POW and Warrant Officer Thomas C. Stanley of No.61 Squadron RAF Bomber Command has been my friend. He was shot down over Northern Holland in March 1942, wounded,taken POW, and sent to Dulag Luft for interrogation and the Hohemark Lazarett. After was cured, Tom stayed to work at the hospital as a medical orderly (one of the four British there) under supervision of Dr. Felix Ittershagen. As such he has been able to gather extra food and medical supplies for the often badly wounded airmen at the hospital, for which he after the war was awarded with
not only the British MBE but also the American Bronze Star. I would like to hear from ex-POW's whom have met and known Tom Stanley, and can tell me more about him and his work at the Hohemark Lazarett. Also (if possible) I like to have a photo of Dr. Ittershagen. Tom died in August 2000 of cancer. His last wish was that his ashes would be buried in Holland on the same cemetery where his five comrades in arms were buries in 1942, and I have been able to fullfil that wish. I do intend to write a book about Tom. Any information and photo's will be most welcome. Please respond!

Name: Ken Franke
Hometown: Nebraska
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I, North 3
Name of POW: George K Voseipka
Postal Street Address: P. O. Box 12971
City, State, Zip: Houston, TX 77217
Sent: 6.52 PM - 3/26 2004

Trying to locate Geo.K Voseipka or any relatives. I have photos, letters written from POW camp and other
items that belonged to him. Want to try to get these
items to family members if I can locate them.

Name: michelle w
Hometown: redfield, iowa
POW Camp: stalag luft iv
Name of POW: derwood e macklin
Postal Street Address: po box 244
City, State, Zip: redfield, iowa 50233
Sent: 9.39 AM - 3/26 2004

If anyone has any information about Derwood Macklin of any kind it would be much appreciated. He never talked about barely anything that had happened while over there. I have found out the little i know from the internet. Please any info at all is more then i have now!!!!

Name: SANDRA REED
POW Camp: stalag luft III
Name of POW: GORDON BRIAN HOCKEY
Postal Street Address: 13 LWR WASHINGTON DRIVE
City, State, Zip: BONNET BAY NSW AUSTRALIA 2226
Sent: 8.57 PM - 3/24 2004

MY FATHER GORDON (Don)HOCKEY (pilot)WAS POW STALAG LUFT III. SHOT DOWN OVER GERMANY.HAS QUITE A FEW NOTES THAT I NEED TO SORT OUT. HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN A BOOK BY LES SIDWELL - FLIGHTLESS JOURNEY. HE CONTACTED THE AUTHOR AND PROVIDED HIM WITH SOME OF THE INFORMATION IN HIS BOOK. INTERESTED TO FIND ANY OTHERS THAT WERE INCLUDED IN THE TRECK FROM STALAG LUFT III TO LIBERATION BY THE RUSSIANS.

Name: Art
City, State, Zip: St Paul, mn
Sent: 8.38 PM - 3/24 2004

God bless you for the obvious effort you have taken to help remember your father as well as the others who served in WW2.
I found your site while searching for a friend who is interested in the history of V-mail, and is looking for newspaper articles about the introduction of V-mail. Also a similar one about special stationery for Prisoner of War mail. If anyone reading this can help point us to a narrow date range and newspaper name, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Name: Kay Peacock Steinfeld
Hometown: Fremont, NC
POW Camp: Stalag Luft One
Name of POW: Lt. James E. Peacock
Postal Street Address: 138 Charles St.
City, State, Zip: Annapolis, Md. 21401
Sent: 8.20 PM - 3/24 2004

Would like to contact anyone with any info on south compound, barracks 3, room 10 which is where my father Lt. Peacock was from11/43 until 5/44. Thank you.

Name: COM"VICKI ADAMS
Hometown: MANSFIELD, GEORGIA
POW Camp: STALAG-LUFT 1
Name of POW: HENRY ALBERT ILER
Postal Street Address: 2064 JACKSON LAKE RD
City, State, Zip: MANSFIELD, GA 30055
Sent: 4.43 PM - 3/24 2004

I HAVE A COPY OF THE LAST NEWSPAPER THAT WAS POSTED ABOUT THE BARTH NEW LETTER, IT WAS SO INTERESTING TO SEE IT HERE, AFTER SEEING IT IN MY DADS POW BOX.
I HAVE HIS POW BOOK WITH MANY NAMES OF HIS FELLOW POWS AND STORIES AND DRAWINGS WRITTEN DURING THAT TIME.

Name: PATRICK, R. C. W.
Hometown: BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND
POW Camp: STALAG VI A. HEMER.
Name of POW: 2360978 SIGNALMAN HOLDER. C.
Postal Street Address: 19 MIDDLEMORE ROAD, NORTHFIELD.
City, State, Zip: BIRMINGHAM. B313UD
Sent: 2.29 PM - 3/23 2004

DEAR SIR, CAN YOU HELP WITH INFORMATION ABOUT MY UNCLE I KNOW HE DIED INTHE CAMP BUT THAT ALL. HE WAS TAKE THERE FROM FRANCE. IN 1939. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, ROGER C W PATRICK.

Name: Bill Carman
Hometown: Larkfield,Aylesford, Kent, Eng.
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Bill Carman
Postal Street Address: 54 Heron Road
City, State, Zip: Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6JL
Sent: 10.59 AM - 3/23 2004

I was shot down 25th August '44 operating with 83 Sqdn
Pathfinder Force. Five of crew of seven were KIA.
Was in Dulag Luft from 29/8/44 to 5/9/44. Arrived at
Stalag Luft 1 on 13/9/44 after train journey. I was in
South compound, Block 8, rooms 2 & 4 till end of war.

Name: Zaven Masoomian
Hometown: Worcester,MA
POW Camp: Luft 1
Name of POW: Zaven N. Masoomian
Postal Street Address: 3816 Santiago Drive
City, State, Zip: Plano, Texas 75023-8031
Sent: 10.52 PM - 3/22 2004

I Thank God every day for his goodness to me.

Despite my sins he loves me - fantastic/

Name: Alfred Leslie Stevens
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 3
Sent: 7.23 PM - 3/22 2004

Alfred (Alf) died March 14th 2004. On his 9th mission the plane he was navigating was shot down over Nazi occupied Denmark on February 15/16th,1944. He became a POW in Stalag Luft 3 and was liberated by the British army May 8th 1945. He returned Manitoba, Canada, married his sweetheart Marjorie Rutheford, Rosser Manitoba and graduated from the University of Manitoba. He taught school, became a principal, superintendent of schools, special education consultant, Public School Finance Board, and retired at age 63. He was made an honorary citizen of the town of Faaborg and attended the 700th anniversary of the town of Faaborg. He suffered from Alzheimer's for many years and was well looked after by the Deer Lodge Centre previously a Veteran's Hospital and the Bethania Mennonite Behavioral Treatment Unit. He regressed to his war time years and lived a dreadful final six month. He is now at PEACE. The Funeral was at Deer Lodge Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba,Canada, March 20th. His wife of 58 years sadly has Alzheimer's and is well looked after on T3. He is survived by son Lorne and his family. submitted by Lorna Stevens Lorne's wife, Alf's daughter-in-law. We have many letters, telegrams,official documents, medals. We lack pictures of him during the war years. We only have a couple of him while on leave before going overseas. We think he is the far right person in a picture scanned on the Documentary of the Canadian Great Escape....we'd love to know....we'd love to share the letters we have, they maybe of interest to others? We'd also like to contact the Faaborg Veteran's Association and let them know he has died. Has anyone an address for us? 1-204-489-2487 290 Borebank Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3N IE4

Name: Birney Pease
Hometown: Burlington Vermont
POW Camp: Luft 1
Name of POW: Paul W. Pease
Postal Street Address: 5555 N Ocean Blvd # 19
City, State, Zip: Lauderdale by the Sea, Fl 33308
Sent: 8.52 PM - 3/21 2004

S/Sgt Paul Pease died on March 24, 2002. I am looking for anyone that knew him while he was in Luft 1

Name: DOUG MONROE
Name of POW: DOUG MONROE
Postal Street Address: 1201 BELLAIRE BLVD
City, State, Zip: BELLEVUE
Sent: 6.08 PM - 3/21 2004

keep up the good work

Name: sylvia percival
Hometown: blairgowrie perthshire
POW Camp: stalag v11b
Name of POW: john ogilvie
Sent: 12.48 PM - 3/21 2004

this man was in the scottish gordon highlanders nothing else known

Name: Phyllis Van Houten
Hometown: Irvington, NJ
POW Camp: Stalag Luft IV, Lager D
Name of POW: Charlie Janis
Postal Street Address: 160 Orange Ave
City, State, Zip: Irvington, NJ
Sent: 8.17 PM - 3/20 2004

My uncle Charlie has been gone several years now, but I discovered in his sister's (my mother's)home after her death a booklet he wrote in 1950 about his experiences in Luft IV, Lager D. He titled it "Barbed Boredom". It includes a long roster of the ex-POW's of Luft IV and his accounting of many of the same experiences as I've read on these sites.
I've enjoyed your work here--thank you for it, and thank you for your service to our country. -pvh
ps--I don't think Uncle Charlie was your 'Tex' (being from NJ), but just in case: he was a tall, lanky man with fair, wavy hair and a big smile. He was a gunner and his plane "My Devotion" flew in the 'Purple Heart corner" of formation.

Name: phillip sibiski
Hometown: baltimore
POW Camp: stalag 2A
Name of POW: charles cleveland gardner
Postal Street Address: 7229 stratton way
City, State, Zip: balto. md. 21224
Sent: 3.13 PM - 3/20 2004

need info. on my uncle he was a pow in stalag 2a pow #160405...army id# 33552068, 102nd division 407th regiment company C captured near neubranenburg germany in linnich germany anything will help me in my family history i don't want my children to forget the sacrifice these men gave for their country thank you phil

Name: phillip sibiski
Hometown: BALTIMORE
POW Camp: stalag 2a
Name of POW: Charles Cleveland Gardner
Sent: 3.07 PM - 3/20 2004

Name: jean e sanders
Postal Street Address: 2501 cornell dr
City, State, Zip: flower mound tx 75022
Sent: 12.51 PM - 3/20 2004

Looking for info on Lt. Marion E Simms. She was from Connecticut & an Army nurse with the 21st sta. hospital from no. africa to palestine, egypt,etc. She was injured in an accident & sent home in 1943. She was my biological mother & I would like any info about her. Thanking you so much. Jean Sanders

Name: Judith Gaby Mendelsohn
Hometown: Hope Valley, RI
Name of POW: Joseph P Gaby
City, State, Zip: Melbourn, FLA
Sent: 11.56 AM - 3/19 2004

My dad was also a POW in Germany. He was in the Airforce and shot down over Germany 2/24/44. I am wondering if there is a way to find out what awards he was authorized and how to apply for the POW Medal. I would like to make a presentation to him at the WWII Dedication when our whole family is together to honor him and all of the other soldiers.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you.

Name: Tina Cole, Ex POW Coordinator - Cincinnati, OH
Sent: 10.55 AM - 3/19 2004

God Bless the brave prisoners of war. Those that
sacrificed so much in the name of freedom. Thank
you for the gift of freedom.

Name: Jacqueline Wicker Woodworth
POW Camp: Stalag luft 1, North 3 Compound
Name of POW: Herbert T Wicker
Postal Street Address: 1160 Harris Street
City, State, Zip: Richmond, IN 47373-2129
Sent: 1.33 AM - 3/19 2004

My father was a waist gunner on a B-17. I believe he was captured 15-3-44. Story has it that he was held in several stalags. Stalag Luft 1 opened in 1943, and held US and British, mostly officers. My father was in North 3 Compound. I would appreciate any additional information. Thank you, Jacqueline Wicker Woodworth

Name: Vivian Childress
Hometown: Advance In.
POW Camp: Stalag III C
Name of POW: Rothel L. Arthur
City, State, Zip: Somerset, Ky
Sent: 11.17 PM - 3/18 2004

Dad was captured in France Aug. 1, 1944. Was marched through Paris and Berlin. was POW until Feb.1,1945. Liberated by Russians. Walked across Poland to Russia. Another man was with him. He can,t remember his name. Would like to know if anyone can help. Thanks

Name: Pete Davis
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 7A
Name of POW: John S Davis
Postal Street Address: RR 2 Box 130
City, State, Zip: New Bloomfield, Pa. 17068
Sent: 9.03 PM - 3/17 2004

Thank you for a wonderful web site. My father passed away in 1989. He didn't talk much about his experience! I am now trying to find out as much as I can about his war service. He was a waist gunner on a B-17, and was shot down on May 10th 1944? He said something about going to Stalag 111 and then marched to Stalag Luft 7A. I'm interested in anything about his flight crew and plane, or his POW experience. I don't think I ever really expressed my appreciation of my father when he was alive, but I would like to let my children know how great a man he was! Both serve proudly in the army.

Name: Frans Lucas
Homepage: http://members.lycos.co.uk/franslucas
Hometown: 's Hertogenbosch
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I Barth
Name of POW: Peter Green, pilot RAF
City, State, Zip: The netherlands
Sent: 12.21 PM - 3/17 2004

Seeking for people who knows Peter Green, shot down in the Netherlands in the night of 28 August 1944. It was an SOE operation.
This site is very impressive and saves great treasures od history for the next generations. THANK YOU!!!!

Name: Joanne Sherman
Hometown: Buffalo NY
POW Camp: Stalag Luft one
Name of POW: Michael Blakita
Sent: 9.12 PM - 3/14 2004

I wrote and signed this guest book last week or the one before, but the return note that you sent got deleted when I changed e-mail servers (oops!). If I could know where to send it, I will send the story that is written in my dad's YMCA journal, for the website.
thanks
Joanne Sherman

Name: K.Wales Chavalas
Hometown: La Crosse, WI 54601
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I, Barth Germany, North Compound 1
Name of POW: Kenneth S. Wales, Lt., Nav., B-17 (now deceased)
Sent: 7.12 PM - 3/14 2004

Thank you for your hard work on such a detailed site. My father was a POW who kept a 60 page diary with maps, comics, bulletins of North Compound 1, songs & poems and sketches of daily life at the camp (some are his and some are done by others at the camp). It later came to include 40 additional pages including news clippings of his fate when his B-17 was shot down on Dec. 16, 1943(Bremen Raid), telegrams from the Sec. of War, a letter he wrote to next of kin of his crewmates, and a newspaper article from his return trip in 1970 to Holland (where he was presented with his Mae West which had been on display at Soesterberg AB). His crew included EJ LeBlanc,V Hovorka, L Rogers, P Dudus, S Martire, A Coleman, J Mattarochia, R Sudbury, and G Kinney.

Name: Kevin V. Dustin
Hometown: Gridley, California
POW Camp: Stalag Luft III - 7A
Name of POW: Odell V. Dustin
Postal Street Address: 2290 N. Washburnville Rd.
City, State, Zip: Monroe, Utah 84754
Sent: 5.12 PM - 3/14 2004

This is a great website. I am interested in information regarding my father Odell Dustin or any other POW's in Stalag Luft III. My father was shot down in his P-47 over Germany on October 1944 and was a POW until May 1945.
I would appreciate any information you can give me. Like names of others who were with him at the time. My father passed away 16 years ago, but he left a very interesting diary with photos, articles, letters and drawings.

Thank you for your help,
Kevin Dustin

Name: Albert E. Cratch
Hometown: Va. Beach, Va.23452
POW Camp: Giurgiu & Bucharest, RomaniaI he been a member of
Sent: 8.53 AM - 3/14 2004

Name: Dennis Hager
POW Camp: Stalag Luft IV-A
Name of POW: Herman Hager
Postal Street Address: 222 St. Patrick St.
City, State, Zip: Donaldsonville, La. 70346
Sent: 3.13 AM - 3/14 2004

My father was a radioman aboard a B-17 shot down over Merseburg, Germany and arrived at Stalag Luft IVa in Dec. 1944. He was liberated by the 1st American Army, 104th Division (Timberwolves) under the command of Gen.Courtney Hodges a few miles outside the town of Schlaity, Germany. He was sent to Bitterfelt for one week and then Rheims, France where Gen. Eisenhower was having the German high command sign the "Unconditional Surrender".
I am truly proud of my father and all who served in WWII. Especially the POW'S, the few who went to that "other place" after the battle to help define what it means to be American and Free.

Name: Don Mackison
Sent: 8.47 PM - 3/13 2004

I ran into H.R. Spicer one time- I was an Aviation Cadet, and he was CG of FlyTAF. He dropped in for a quick inspection as we were the alernate base and honor guard for a visit by President Eisenhower.

Name: Denise raney
City, State, Zip: Arkansas
Sent: 8.26 PM - 3/13 2004

Hello, what a wonderful site you have, I'm writing a book on my mom, Sophie S. Stanski, who was kidnapped by the Germans in 1940, later rescued by the Americans, she married a Air force man, and can to the U.S.A, so I search many web-sites, but few I respond to, but yours is very well put together, and I feel alot of love involved, very well done, Denise Raney

Name: mark wilkinson
Hometown: kettering
POW Camp: stalag 306
Name of POW: Ashby Bird
Postal Street Address: bridge street brigstock
City, State, Zip: England
Sent: 2.30 PM - 3/13 2004

I am looking for the location of stalag 306 - any ideas

Many thanks

Name: Jerri Gibson McCloud
City, State, Zip: Charlotte, NC 28277
Sent: 4.12 PM - 3/12 2004

When I stumbled over this site, Mr. Perk Chumley did an excellent job describing and diagraming Stalag Luft 1. I have searched since October 2003 for the kind of description and information included in his story. I am researching and writing a WWII novel and needed this basic information. My cousin was also in Stalag Luft I from February '44 through VE Day. During my interview with him for our family genealogy book, he dictated his story and from that day forward, I have been hooked on the history and bravery of the men of WWII. We are so proud of them and thank God for men like them.
Jerri Gibson McCloud

Name: Sofia Ciro
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Sent: 2.11 PM - 3/12 2004

Reading the information on this website made me cry. I have a lot of respect for the POWs that made the sacrifice to defend our nation. I believe their stories should be told--thank you for letting us know through this site those stories. Some of the POWs do not want to talk about their experiences, but it is enough to know their names and that they were once a POW... Through their eyes, I hope that my generation and future generations can see and remember the names of those who were POWs--"Remember...You are not forgotten"....

Name: C.W.Limehouse,Jr. "Bubba"
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: C.W.Limehouse,Sr."Limey"
Postal Street Address: 128 Morning Shore Court
City, State, Zip: Lexington,S.C.29072
Sent: 8.10 PM - 3/11 2004

My father, myself, and my four sisters went to Germany with your lovely family in 2001.It was a traumatic experience for dad. You may remember, he was in a wheelchair. HE passed away 10-17-03.We lost another great American. Thank you for helping me understand why my father was such a quite man, and unable to express his emotions. I gained a much greater respect for him, and was able to heal many hurtful feelings I had over his inability to express his love for himself and his family. In essence the POW experience stole him from us, only many years after the war stole your father from you. We will always miss our fathers, and no words can express the sacrifices they made for us and our country. May God bless you and your families.

Name: Shirley M Liebman
Hometown: Maryland
POW Camp: Stalag 1 North 2 Bl7
Name of POW: Irwin Cohen
Sent: 6.37 PM - 3/11 2004

If you are the Irwin Cohen who lived in SeaGate, N. Y.
Please E-mail

Name: Scott Roberts
City, State, Zip: Medford, NJ 08055
Sent: 2.31 PM - 3/11 2004

I just wanted to write that I was directed to this site by Dr. Aaron Kuptsow, who did my USAF physical at Meps last year. Very interesting fellow, very interesting website. Although never shot down and captured, my uncle, William Henderson, of Arkansas, was also a B-17 radar operator. I do not know most of his information, perhaps I will check with my aunt and cousins, but I do know he was in England in 1944/45, and was on 17's. Worked for RCA for decades after the war, and passed away about two years ago.

Name: Sydney Larman
POW Camp: Stammlager XXB 83
Name of POW: Sydney Larman
Postal Street Address: 1,Saville St, Walton-on-naze
City, State, Zip: Essex
Sent: 8.06 PM - 3/10 2004

Sydney Larman was a prisoner in the above camp, I am his nephew and have no info about the camp, can anyone help.I have a group photo but not sure if you can put them on this site. It would be good to share.

Name: Martin Fromm
Hometown: Missoula, Montana
POW Camp: unknown
Name of POW: Richard Alan (Dick) Fromm
Sent: 3.27 AM - 3/10 2004

Dick Fromm was my father. I believe he went in the service as a 1st or 2nd Lt in '44, maybe '45. I know he was shot down, captured, and was a POW in Germany. I do not currently have the particulars, but will find them. He retired a Col. at Robins AFB, Georgia in the late 70's and died shortly after. If anyone has any information or remembers him, please post it or contact me. I would really like to know more about him. Thank you all for your service to our country and any info you might send. Sincerely: A Proud Son-Martin C.Fromm

Name: Vandorpe Jean-Pierre
Hometown: 8620 Nieuwpoort - Belgium
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I Barth
Name of POW: Flying Officer W.I.F. Bell (Paddy) RAF 152734
City, State, Zip: Bangor, County Down, Northern Island (Belfast)
Sent: 5.51 AM - 3/9 2004

I'm a member of the local historical group of the village of Ramskapelle on the Yser, Belgium. If you would give us extra information about W.I.F. Bell, POW in Stalag Luft I Barth. (Westcompound ?)

Name: LYNN KANNAPINN
Hometown: MARIETTA, GA
POW Camp: ROOM - 6
Name of POW: WILLIAM (BILL) KANNAPINN
Postal Street Address: 4185 Chadds Walk
City, State, Zip: Marietta,GA 30062
Sent: 5.46 PM - 3/8 2004

March, 2004. Bill is (was?) my uncle who shared these experiences in room 6. He would seldom talk of his time there. Thank you for shedding some light on the subject. I have not heard from him in over 40 years. I think he moved to Davey Florida several years ago.

Name: Chris Pappas
Postal Street Address: 5303 Amhurst Drive
City, State, Zip: Norcross, Ga. 30092
Sent: 3.20 AM - 3/8 2004

Mary, I hope that you are well. It has been a while since we have spoken. Call me 678-595-3580. Barbara has told me of your move, divorce etc. I look forward to hearing from you. Chris Pappas

Name: stan dubee
Hometown: eureka,ca
POW Camp: stalag 1
Name of POW: stanley dubee
Postal Street Address: 3478 middlefield lane
City, State, Zip: eureka, ca
Sent: 7.20 PM - 3/7 2004

thank you for helping me to know more about my dad.

Name: Sharon McMahan Kennedy
Hometown: St. Louis, Mo/Madison, Illinois
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Lt. Charles R McMahan (Mac)(Coxie)
Sent: 2.52 AM - 3/7 2004

Looking for anyone who knew or was a POW with my dad Lt. Charles R McMahan {Mac}, USAF (now deceased, 9-5-02 at 81 yrs old). Shot down Nov 18, 1943, Chieti, Italy. Bill (Granny) Hayes was a hometown friend, also from Madison, Illinois. Dad retired from USAF in 72. after 30 years in the military.

Name: Charles Sturgeon
Hometown: Sikeston, Mo.
POW Camp: Stalag Luft IV and Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Charles F, Sturgeon
Postal Street Address: 4722 Princeton St.
City, State, Zip: Amarillo, Tx 79109
Sent: 10.45 PM - 3/6 2004

Thanks for the information on USS Admiral H. Mayo. I have looked for such info for a long time, not knowing that her name was changed May 26, 1946. My first and last voyage on a ship is a fond memory. I was one of the newly liberated POWs on that maden voyage of Mayo. We received the best of treatment and care and so soon after the experiences of POW life it seemed unreal. Thanks to that great crew. Thanks for this web page.

Name: Robert E. McAdam
Hometown: Chicago
POW Camp: Stalag Luft #1
Name of POW: Robert McAdam
City, State, Zip: Crowley, Texas, 76036
Sent: 9.09 PM - 3/6 2004

Thanks for setting up the web.

Name: Linsly Boyer
Sent: 6.56 PM - 3/6 2004

Im very interested in artwork by POWs and was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions about where I could find out more about it. Thanks a lot.

Name: DAVE O CARROLL
Sent: 5.54 PM - 3/6 2004

ITS ALWAYS DARKEST BEFORE THE DAWN.

Name: Chris Schaefer
POW Camp: any
Name of POW: Korean (Asians)
City, State, Zip: mpls., mn
Sent: 2.36 PM - 3/6 2004

Greetings Brave Souls,
I am researching my wife's family history. This is complicated by the fact that she was adopted from Korea at an early age. What I am looking for is any information on Korean (Asian) P.O.W.s that may have been encountered in the E.T.O. Thank you for any info that you send.

Name: Cynthia Breland
Hometown: Monroe, Louisiana
POW Camp: Stalag IV B
Name of POW: Curtis W. Martin
Postal Street Address: 108 Hilton Street
City, State, Zip: Monroe, Louisiana
Sent: 12.44 PM - 3/6 2004

My father is still alive. He is 82 years old and was a POW in Stalag IV B You may email me any information on this matter. He doesn't have a computer, but his home phone number is 318 322-2777.
Cindy Breland

P.S. We attend the luncheons, etc for the POW's at Barksdale AFB in Shreveport, LA regularally
My dad was captured at Cassarine Pass in North Africa

Name: Joanne Sherman
Hometown: Buffalo NY
POW Camp: Stalag 1
Name of POW: Michael Blakita
Sent: 11.21 AM - 3/6 2004

Michael was my dad. While he was in POW camp he did a lot od writing and drawing and planning for "the future" (eg. a home he would build, food, holidays, etc.). I still have that notebook. But his most incredible accomplishment is the story that he wrote. It is only 2-3 pages long, but it is an amazing chronicle of the day of his last flight, the capture, and some first impressions. The last line gives me goosebumps -- "...and for him, the war was over...."I have transcribed the story on to word document, and my dad would be honored to have others read it.  He suffered all the rest of his life with memories of POW camp, and died on July 4, 1977.  I look forward to a response. Your site is wonderful!
Joanne (Blakita) Sherman

Name: vanessa becker malone
Hometown: douglas ,wyoming
POW Camp: papago park--arizona
Name of POW: helmut becker
Sent: 2.01 AM - 3/5 2004

i would like any listing of the papago park camps if any are available. my father was in navy and was captured in north africa by british and sent to arizona. he also stayed short time somewhere in england before going home to be "re-educated". his brother was captured by russians and never seen again.helmut was born in neuenrade,germany in 1922 son of franz josef becker

Name: Frank V Hokr
Hometown: Fresno CA
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Frank V Hokr
Postal Street Address: 6501 N San Pedro Ave
City, State, Zip: Fresno, CA 93711-0485
Sent: 3.49 PM - 3/4 2004

Thank you for creating this Web site. I was in Stalag Luft 1 from December 44 til liberated in May 1945 by the Russians. Beautiful story on Col Greening. I have his book and share it with anyone who is willing to "look and listen". I created my own book which will be donated to the Legion of Valor Museum here in Fresno

Name: Sonya Miley
Hometown: Savannah, Georgia
Name of POW: Willie E. Dyer
Sent: 10.22 PM - 3/1 2004

Thanks for the site! I am attempting to locate information on my uncle, Willie E. Dyer. I am unsure of dates of service or camp(s). Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks again!

Name: Ralph Sack
Hometown: Bucyrus,Ohio
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1V
Name of POW: Ralph Sack Krg # 2998
Postal Street Address: 600 Ann St.
City, State, Zip: Bucyrus,OH. 44820
Sent: 1.51 PM - 3/1 2004

Our B-17 was shot up over Schweinfurt,Ger. 4-13-44.Bailed out over eastern Belgium,stayed with resistance group for 70 days.After "D Day" tried for Switzerland.Captured near Sedan,France trying to assist a French group gather supplies dropped during the night.Interregated at Frankfurt,then by train to Stalag 1V.(Brk.#2 Lager A).Moved west Feb.6th,45 walked to Falingbostel Ger.Stalg 357.Liberated 5-2-45 near Luneberg,Ger.Sgt.Jas.Young,LasAngles KIA over Schweinfurt.(Not able to locate relatives,as yet)

Name: Donald Francis Orwin
Hometown: Somerset, KY
POW Camp: Stalag XIB
Name of POW: Donald Francis Orwin
Postal Street Address: 111 Bash Avenue
City, State, Zip: Somerset, KY 42501
Sent: 9.16 AM - 2/29 2004

Name: Fred W. Butler
Hometown: Saugus, Massachusetts
POW Camp: Stalag Luft #1
Name of POW: Fred W. Butler
Postal Street Address: 3901 Rigel Avenue
City, State, Zip: Lompoc, California 93436-1416
Sent: 12.39 AM - 2/29 2004

I just discovered your web page and it brought back a flood of memories. Thank you very much. I was one of the '700' that left camp in May 1945. We walked, rode wagons and drove a liberated Mercedes all the way to an airfield in Hildesheim wher we finally were taken by plane to Paris. Thanks again. Fred Butler POW#3092

Name: Robert W. Wentz
Postal Street Address: 131 South Palo Alto Drive
City, State, Zip: Floresville, Texas 78114-4233
Sent: 11.55 AM - 2/28 2004

I want to commend you for this superb site. I was stationed at Camp King from 1987 - 1992. The old buildings interested me, as well as, the history of the Camp. I worked in one of the old buildings that was part of the old prison camp. Again many thanks. Good work.

Name: Joe Cullen
Hometown: Atlanta
City, State, Zip: Atlanta, Georgia 30319
Sent: 9.32 PM - 2/25 2004

Just wanted to sign in to honor my Father who was a 17 pilot at Snetterton H. , since we are traveling to the UK soon and hope to recapture the history at hand! He is still very active and a healthy 85 yrs young and flies when he is able. Recently celebrated his 50th at the Point! (West Point)

Sincerly,
His Oldest Son!

Name: Charlene Kilroy
Hometown: Rochester, New York
POW Camp: North 1, Barracks 11, Rm 16
Name of POW: George Sokolsky
Postal Street Address: 8926 Wren Circle
City, State, Zip: Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Sent: 8.58 PM - 2/25 2004

Please change G.B. Sokolsky to George Sokolsky. Great job!!!

Name: Ken rees
Hometown: Rhosneigr
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 111
Name of POW: Ken Rees
Postal Street Address: Spindrift
City, State, Zip: Rhosneigr
Sent: 5.04 PM - 2/25 2004

I was in the Great Escape and have a book out next month called: Lie in the Dark and Listen
published by Grub Street - London.
Ken Rees

Name: Harold Boling
Homepage: http://Yahoo.com
Hometown: Plano, TX
POW Camp: Stalag 1
Name of POW: Marvin Lowman
Postal Street Address: 1105 Uiversity Drive
City, State, Zip: Plano, TX 75075
Sent: 4.43 PM - 2/25 2004

Appreciate finding your site. Thanks for the effort and I will share information with our POW chapter.
THANK YOU and keep up the good work.....

Name: Charles R. Busbee
Hometown: Dallas, TX
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Charles R. Busbee
Postal Street Address: 1146 N. Clinton Ave.
City, State, Zip: Dallas, TX 75208
Sent: 1.03 PM - 2/24 2004

Would by happy to hear from anyone about Stalag Luft 1.

Name: Wilfrid E, Hebert
Hometown: Cumberland RI
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 4-- Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Wilfrid E. Hebert
Postal Street Address: 1 Flat St. Apt.108
City, State, Zip: Cumberland R.I. 02864
Sent: 11.48 PM - 2/23 2004

I bailed out on my eighteenth mission in Th Austrian Alps.Held for a week at Landeck Austria, then to
Frankfurt GER,for interrogation, finally on to the camps.

Name: PETER KRUPITSCH
POW Camp: STALAG LUFT 1
Name of POW: WILLY KRUPITSCH
Postal Street Address: 60 PEACH PLACE
City, State, Zip: MIDDLETOWN NY 10940
Sent: 11.31 PM - 2/23 2004

MY DAD WAS SHOT DOWN ON MARCH 23 1943 HE SPENT THE NEXT 18 MONTHS IN STALAG LUFT 1, HIS PLANE WAS HEAVEN CAN WAIT. ANYBODY WITH INFO ON MY DAD PLEASE LET ME KNOW, FOR HE PASSED AWAY IN 1999 BUT NEVER SPOKE OF HIS ORDEALS. THANK YOU

Name: Arthur W. Starratt
Hometown: West Columbia,Tx
POW Camp: Stalag Luft One
Sent: 5.03 PM - 2/23 2004

I flew with the 351'st 511 Squadron.Polebrook England.
Became a POW 2/24/44 after crash landing in Holland.Spent 15 months @ Stalag Luft One.

Check out my web site---- http://homepage.mac.com/gbryan/POW/Art.html

Name: Caral Starratt Morgan
Hometown: Austin
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW: Arthur W. Starratt
City, State, Zip: West Columbia, Texas
Sent: 2.35 PM - 2/23 2004

Thank you for maintaining this web site on Col. Zemke. My siblings and I have heard many stories about Col. Zemke from my father, Art Starratt, who was a POW in Stalag Luft I, Compound I during the last 15 months of WWII. Yes, he was a man to remember.

Regards,
Caral Starratt Morgan

Name: RON MEYER
Hometown: KIEL, WISCONSIN 53042
POW Camp: STALIG 7A MOOSBURG GERMANY
Name of POW: CPL. RALPH T MEYER
Postal Street Address: 1104 2ND STR.
City, State, Zip: KIEL, WI.53042
Sent: 12.42 PM - 2/23 2004

MY FATHER WAS WITH THE 327 GLIDER INFANTRY 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION. THE PILOT OF THE GLIDER WAS SHOT AND KILLED HIS GLIDER CRASHED INTO A TREE POSSIBLY ON SEPT.17, 1944 IN HOLLAND. OPERATION MARKET GARDEN. POSSIBLY NEAR ARNHEM HOLLAND. ON SEPT.19 HE WAS LISTED AS MISSING IN ACTION AND LATER A PRISONER OF WAR. HE WAS TRANSPORTED BY TRAIN IN A BOXCAR TO MOOSBERG GERMANY (STALIG 7A POSSIBLY BUILDING 13) WHERE HE REMAINED UNTIL APRIL 30, 1945. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACCT ME. MY FATHER IS 90 YEARS OLD AND LIVES IN A NURSING HOME. THANK YOU.

Name: Susan E. Hoge
Hometown: Maringouin, LA
POW Camp: Unknown
Name of POW: Samuel J. Cashio
Postal Street Address: P.O. Box 78067
City, State, Zip: Baton Rouge, LA 70837
Sent: 11.21 PM - 2/22 2004

My father died in 1976, and the only information I have is he was a POW in Germany, WWII.
I have a 100 francs note with several signatures, we think is from the camp or soon after. Dated 9/5/44
Thanks

Name: Buddy Larsen
Hometown: Eagle Lake, Texas
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Lt. Jack Kirby Larsen
Postal Street Address: PO Box 7
City, State, Zip: Blanco, TX, 78606
Sent: 11.03 PM - 2/22 2004

Wonderful improvements...however, in the two years since I did research here, the interesting and touching story of the site itself, the two sisters who started it, has it been taken down? Don't hide your lights under bushel baskets, ladies !

Name: heather
Name of POW: Alex Sochowski
Sent: 9.32 PM - 2/22 2004

Looking for any information on my Uncle Alex Sochowski.

Name: Robert E. McAdam
POW Camp: Luft #1
Name of POW: Robert E. McAdam
Postal Street Address: 101 Saint Clare Drive
City, State, Zip: Crowley, TX 76036
Sent: 9.05 PM - 2/22 2004

Thanks for your good work on this web. I find it very interesting and will refer my Children to it.

Name: Mr TA Syms
Hometown: Ingleby Barwick
POW Camp: Stalag 55 (Bieberach)
Name of POW: Mr TW Syms (my father
Postal Street Address: 6 Thirlwall Drive, Stocton-on-Tees, Cleveland
City, State, Zip: TS17 0GG United Kingdom
Sent: 4.03 PM - 2/22 2004

Anybody out there who can share their experiences of time spent in this camp?.

Name: Linda Morecraft
Hometown: Dad-Appleton City, MO
POW Camp: Stalag Luft , Bk 10, Rm 11
Name of POW: Carl R. Browning
Postal Street Address: PO Box 924 (for Linda Morecraft)
City, State, Zip: Weaverville, CA 96093
Sent: 1.23 PM - 2/22 2004

Trying to get ex-POW entitlements for my dad, Carl Browning. He wouldn't talk about the POW camp, now quite ill, so it's difficult to document his story for the VA. Does anyone remember him? Any experiences that would have long-term medical effects?

Name: Richard Stenzenberger
Name of POW: Robert A. Story
Sent: 11.34 AM - 2/22 2004

Suche meinen Vater!
Robert A. Story 38134216
393nd Bomb
509 Bomb Gp.
overseas Training Mission
A.P.O. 125 c/o Post Master
New York.New York

Name: Benoit Douville
Sent: 9.56 PM - 2/21 2004

Great website dedicated to the POW. Let's honor all the POW who survived the Stalag.

Name: Jerri Gibson McCloud
Sent: 4.54 PM - 2/21 2004

I stumbled over your site while researching the ranks of B-17 crewmembers. I have almost completed writing a WWII historical fiction novel that partially takes place in Snetterton, England.
Please may I express my appreciation for all the heroes of WWII and those that followed. The bravery that has unfolded before me and overwhelming. How so many gave their lives that we may be free if outstanding and not nearly heard enough about in this century. I hope my novel will reach millions that have no idea of what really took place and what these men went through. God bless all of those still living and May God have mercy on the souls of those who have passed on. You have made me proud to be an American.

Jerri

Name: Dan Schnaars
Hometown: Jerseytown, PA
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: David R. Schnaars
Postal Street Address: 302 Bon Vie
City, State, Zip: Lafayette, Louisiana
Sent: 1.57 PM - 2/21 2004

I am the youngest son of David Schnaars. He passed away in 1996, but I know very little of his war experience. Pop had a stroke about 5 years before he died that took away his ability to talk or write or use the computer. it appeared that he was finally ready to talk about some of this but was unable by then.
i am keeping a Family Tree record for our family and would love to add any info about this time of his life to our records.

Name: Louis M. Smith
Hometown: Scottsdale. Az
POW Camp: Stalag 1 Barth
Name of POW: Louis m. smith
Postal Street Address: 3050n85thpl.
City, State, Zip: scottsdale, az.85251
Sent: 10.26 PM - 2/20 2004

Name: SCOTT YOUNG
Hometown: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
POW Camp: STALAG LUFT1
Name of POW: ALLEN D. YOUNG
Postal Street Address: 4635 SOUTH 2930 WEST #135
City, State, Zip: WEST VALLEY CITY, UT. 84119
Sent: 6.19 PM - 2/20 2004

MY FATHER ALLEN D. YOUNG WAS A PRISONER IN STALAG LUFT1 NORTH 3 COMPOUND AND WAS A LT. FLYING A P-51. I WAS JUST WONDERING WHY I CAN'T FIND HIS NAME IN THE COMPOUND LISTINGS, BUT ONLY IN THE ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS. I'M NOT SURE WHICH BARRACKS OR ROOM HE WAS IN.IF POSSIBLE I'D LIKE TO GET THAT UPDATED SO HE CAN BE LISTED NEXT TO HIS ROOMMATES. THANK YOU

Name: Earl C. Rathke
Hometown: Rochester, N.Y.
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Earl C. Rathke
Postal Street Address: 3380 Nonchalant Circle E.
City, State, Zip: Colorado Springs. CO
Sent: 5.05 PM - 2/20 2004

I was a Co-Pilot on a B17 shot down on mission to Swienfort Germany on February 24, 1944. We lost our navigator Lt. S. Guff, all of our other crew members made it down. I believe that I may be the last one that is still alive. I am 84 years of age.
I was in room 6 Blk 10 in North Compound 1. The others in my room were: George Kilduff, R.M.Covey, Jim Ellis, Art Starratt, Pete Abel, Mike O'Shea, Lloyd Oster, Joe Reus, Tom Greenwood, Walter Le Clerc, Harold Steiner, Willie Raffle, Lennard Lovelace, Bart Bartemus, Dale Yoeman
I noticed the above was not in your directory of North 1 compound. Lest we forget!!!!

Name: Hugh R. Hale
Hometown: Athens, Georgia
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW: Homer G. Hale, Jr.
Postal Street Address: 180 Pendleton Dr.
City, State, Zip: Athens, Georgia 30606
Sent: 1.40 PM - 2/20 2004

Homer G. Hale, Jr. was my brother. He retired from USAF with the rank of Lt. Col. Deceased 09 May 2000.
Buried with full military honors in Evergreen Memorial Park, Athens, Georgia.
I found your site while surfing the web, and am learning many things about which Homer never spoke. God bless all who served from another USAF veteran.
Hugh R. Hale

Name: Ronald Sutton
Hometown: Birmingham England
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1 Barth
Name of POW: Charles Arthur Sutton
Sent: 12.59 PM - 2/19 2004

My Fathers Number was 4034259 he was taken prisoner on the fist landings of Normandy 1939.
He was L/cpl and did some boxing in the Army, I have a cigarette case that was made by one of his friends in this camp named Ron who I was named after.

Name: Cassandra Ward Markman
POW Camp: Stalag One
Name of POW: Neal Pershing Ward
Postal Street Address: 210 Pine Cone Rd
City, State, Zip: Incline Village,Nv89451
Sent: 11.25 PM - 2/18 2004

I'm trying to find any information about my father that I can. I know he was held in solitary for 9 months for escaping. He somehow had obtained a german uniform and pass.He mentioned being liberated by the Russians.

Name: Ron Dahly
Hometown: Minneapolis
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW: Lt. Ronald N. Dahly
Postal Street Address: 6119 Laurelwood Ct
City, State, Zip: Orlando, FL 32808
Sent: 9.43 PM - 2/18 2004

My dad, P.O.W. 1stLt. Ronald N. Dahly, B-17 pilot with the 305th, 422nd BS passed away on January 16, 2003.

Name: Donell Turner
Name of POW: william d turner  - Stalag 2A
Postal Street Address: 80 Osprey Dr.
City, State, Zip: Eagle Point Or
Sent: 7.45 PM - 2/18 2004

I am not sure if my dad was held here how do I find out?

Name: marlene hicks topham
Hometown: east point
POW Camp: Stalag 7B
Name of POW: cecil hicks (nomiddle Initial)
Postal Street Address: p.o. box 813
City, State, Zip: east point,fl. 32328
Sent: 6.11 PM - 2/18 2004

i have no knowledge of the camp my father was in .he passed away on 12-29-2003. i would very much like to hear from some one who knew him in ww2 .he is a ww2 expow.regards, daughter of an expow,marlene hicks topham-thank you -GOD BLESS AMERICA

Name: David R. Schnaars, III
Hometown: Slatington, PA
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: David R. Schnaars, Jr.
Sent: 4.52 PM - 2/18 2004

My father passed away in 1996 and never talked much about his POW experience. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew him.

Name: Mark Anderson Kincheloe
Hometown: POW's Hometown - Spring Hill TN
POW Camp: Stalag 7A
Name of POW: Louis Allen Kincheloe
Sent: 3.34 PM - 2/18 2004

My Father was Louis Allen Kincheloe, who departed this earth in July 1969, before I really got a chance to know him. I have so many questions about his life as a POW in World War II in Germany. I have little information to go on. No military records available through St. Louis, Mo. Apparently destroyed in a 1973 fire. My mother has never been able to fill in very much information, and his brothers have long since passed. Unit-unknown, Where interned-unknown, dates-unknown. My search continues.

Name: Jablonski
Hometown: D-48159 Münster Germany
Postal Street Address: Ohmweg 23
Sent: 7.21 AM - 2/18 2004

I read with great interesting your story "The Death of the Black Swan". During the Airbattle over BORDEAUX-COGNAC December 31, 1943, a B 17 F crashed in the vicinity of the Flakbatterie 8,8 Flak, 34/36, based in the area of COGNAC airfield. One crewmember of the B 17 jumped direct in the Battrie area, he was injured one`s leg.The original Factory Type Plate is the evidence of this incident. Here the statsment:
-Model N0.= B 17-F
-BRIGGS-UNIT N0.=4331-L
-GOV.SERIAL.N0.= no statement
-PART NO.=B.D.V:-75-5127617
-DATE:=the figures are scratched by hand
-BRIGGS MANUFACTURING CO.AIRPLANE PARTS DIVISION
-DETROIT. MICHIGAN
It would be a great pleasure for me, when you can help to find this unknown US-Airforce Lt. or his family.
I would be very appriciated about your answer an in formation, with best regards from Germany to the United States,
Klaus Jablonski, Col.ret. Army Aviation Corpr GAR
My Adress: e-mail : JaboH34@web.de
Mail: Ohmweg 23, D-48159 Münster, Germany
Tel......o251-212595

Name: RON MEYER
Hometown: KIEL,WISCONSIN 53042
POW Camp: MOOSEBURG GERMANY STA. 7A
Name of POW: PFC RALPH T MEYER
Postal Street Address: SAME AS MINE
City, State, Zip: SAME AS MINE
Sent: 5.02 PM - 2/16 2004

MY FATHER WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 327TH GLIDER INFANTRY REGEMENT 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION. ON SEPTEMBER 19, 1944 HE WAS CAPTURED IN HOLLAAND AFTER HIS GLIDER CRASHED. HE WAS INPRISONED IN MOOSSEBURG GERMANY, STAALIG 7A. WHERE HE REMAINED UNTIL APRIL OF 1945. I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO HIS ORDEAL HE IS 90 YEARS OLD AND LIVES IN A NURSING HOME. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Name: David Stevens
Hometown: London, England
POW Camp: Oflag VIIc
Name of POW: Major K.D. Hopkins, British
Postal Street Address: 54 Eade Road
City, State, Zip: London, N4 1DH, England
Sent: 3.09 PM - 2/16 2004

In collaboration with the British Psychological Society, I am researching the collection of dreams (391 in all) assembled by Major Hopkins from his fellow officer prisoners. I have been unable to locate Oflag VIIc, with which the notebooks were stamped, but after his death in captivity, September 1942, he was buried in Hildburghausen. There is a Lazarett IXc nearby, and this (according to the British Red Cross map) served Stalag IXc in Bad Sulza. The notebooks were found after the war in 'an abandoned camp' by an officer working with SHAEF, and returned to England. Can anyone help with the location of Oflag VIIc, or of a camp (possibly a transit camp) at Laufen? Thanks for any help. David Stevens, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Thames Valley University, London.

Name: Eugene L. Stillions, Jr.
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Name of POW: Paul D. Stillions (Deceased)  Stalag Luft 3
Sent: 3.38 AM - 2/16 2004

My Uncle was Paul D. Stillions, a former WWII POW. He had many disabilities from injuries and died two years ago with about a 40 percent VA rating. I lived almost a thousand miles from him but near the end I was urging him to seek a higher disability rating. Unfortunately, he was too ill to travel to the VA for evaluation before he died. After two years of trying and being denied widow's benefits, my Aunt did get benefits approved. I salute you for the help you offer because, in my opinion, she did not get strong help from the DAV folks who helped her. I was too far away to help much but did push her to keep trying and she was finally successful in gaining approval for widow's benefits.
Respectfully,
EUGENE L. STILLIONS, Major General, US Army Retired

Name: becky sroda
Hometown: hendersonville, NC
POW Camp: stalag luft I, North 3, Block 308, Rm 12
Name of POW: albert williams
Postal Street Address: 30230 rosebriar
City, State, Zip: st. clair shores, Mi, 48082
Sent: 7.41 PM - 2/15 2004

Have published a book of memoirs that includes letters, diary entries from stalag luft I, telegrams, postcards, and is great source of historical information. If interested, the title is Falling Down For The Count published by Trafford.

Name: Maureen Miller
Hometown: Lewiston
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 3
Name of POW: Lt Col Ret Robert F. Kerr
Postal Street Address: 04240
City, State, Zip: Maine
Sent: 2.04 PM - 2/15 2004

I am looking for any one who was in Stalag Luft 3 home of the Great Escape movie My brother was shot down May 12,1944.Thank you for your help.
Maureen Miller

Name: Nancy Wood
Sent: 11.36 AM - 2/15 2004

I have spent many hours/years searching for my father, GARY HANBRAUGH. I was born in Jan.1941 and raised by my maternal grandparents who told me that my father left prior to my birth to "ferry planes from Canada to England" (civilian ? military?)and was never heard of again. Can any of the visitors to your wonderful site point me to places that list the names of those "who served" prior to our official entry into WW11 ? I am aware that many of them did not survive but cannot find either USA or Canadian RCAF records listing names. Thank you in advance for any clues and help.

Name: Wilfrid
Hometown: Cumberland R.I.
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 4-- Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Wilfrid E. Hebert
Postal Street Address: 1 Flat St. # 108
City, State, Zip: Cumberland RI 02864
Sent: 7.39 PM - 2/14 2004

From Stalag Luft4 I went by box-car to Stalag Luft 1
Countless times we were strafed by our own P-51.Many
miles before Barth, theP-51 blew the engine, we had to walk the rest of the way,the terrible cold,many died.
we were not dressed for that cold.Cannot remember dates

Name: John Gilman
Hometown: Lexington
POW Camp: Corporate America-retired
Sent: 5.35 PM - 2/14 2004

Congratulations Vern and Onie--What a wonderful web page--no wonder you have heard from people all over the world!!!! thank you for sharing your great story with all, warmest best wishes, john

Name: Billy W Griffin Jr
Hometown: Anderson
Name of POW: Charles E Griffin
Postal Street Address: 201 Miracle Mile Dr. Appt. 4c
City, State, Zip: Anderson SC 29621
Sent: 10.24 AM - 2/14 2004

My grandfather never told me much about the war. He showed pictures, of him standing guard right beside hitlers generals. He would of bean proud to know that I wroat this. He will be missed, by all of his family, esspecilly me.

Name: Jane Daniel
Hometown: Portland, OR
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW: George K. Voseipka
Sent: 10.35 PM - 2/13 2004

Thank you for this site. I wish my father could have seen it. I have so many questions about his life and he would never talk about this part of it. This site is a great help in my research.

Name: Timothy T. Bejamin
Hometown: Mulino ,Oregon
Name of POW: Floyd T. Benjamin
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I
Postal Street Address: 16562 S. Union Mills Rd.
City, State, Zip: Mulino, Ore. 97042
Sent: 1.57 AM - 2/13 2004

Thanks for providing a great site. My father Floyd T. Benjamin was a prisoner in Stalag 1 in 1944. He passed away February 9th 2001. His B17 was shot down on a bombing mission over Berlin. He never talked much of his experiences as a POW but dictated an account of his capture shortly before he died. Its facinating to read. Thanks again, and thank you to all of you ex POWs for all that you did to keep America free.

Name: Bret Hays, Grandson of Louis "Tony" Hays
Hometown: Alma, Ne
Sent: 10.10 PM - 2/12 2004

If anyone has any pictures of "The Bloody 100th" or especially any pictures of my grandpa and his friends. I would love to see them, possibly through e-mail. I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you to the men of the 100th Air Force and their comrades for all they have done for us and our country.

Name: Dorothy Turner
Hometown: Marion OH
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Jack Turner
Postal Street Address: 2424 Carrington Rd NE
City, State, Zip: Grand Rapids MI 49525
Sent: 1.25 PM - 2/12 2004

I am the widow of Jack Turner. I have an I.D. card with twelve signatures of men who could have been former roommates. I see some of the names listed in North 2 Barracks 1 Room 11, although his card states that he was in Room 6. Please contact me if you wish to see the signatures.

Name: juanita reynolds
Hometown: Brandon FL
POW Camp: Stalag Luft III
Name of POW: Bill Reynolds
Sent: 10.45 AM - 2/12 2004

Oh how I wish I had known about this information a few years ago, bill would have enjoyed it so much. He died almost 2 years ago, but we had a wonderful long happy life together. anyone that might recall knowing him in Stalag Luft III? He was a B26 pilot shot down in flames over France. Hope to hear from some of you.

Name: Bob Parker
Hometown: Claremont, N.H.
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 7 (not sure)
Name of POW: H. Hamilton Rice
Postal Street Address: 252 Mulberry St.
City, State, Zip: Claremont, N.H. 03743
Sent: 9.14 PM - 2/11 2004

Hammy Rice, now deceased, is my brother-in-law. His wife, my sister, lives at the above address.

Hammy flew the Thunderbolt, P-47, out of England, escorting bomb groups over France. He was shot down over Amiens france by a German Ace. He spent a year in a POW camp (my sister has a book about the camp) and liberated at war's end. It was not Stalag Luft
1. When he was courting my sister in '45/'46, I was captivated listening to Hammy and my brother Ace (who piloted 50 missions in the Martin Marauder, B-26, from Dakar, Africa to Foggia, Italy ... 2 purple hearts) discuss their separate experiences. The fighter pilot and the bomber pilot. Hammy's "shot down story" was very interesting. He was actually
rescued from a group of Wermacht thugs, who captured him, by the German Ace who shot him down.

I wish there is some way i could get more official info on where he was stationed, his group, etc. etc.

Bob Parker

Name: Roger Fox, Jr.
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1, Barth, Germany
Name of POW: Roger Fox, Sr.
Sent: 5.12 PM - 2/11 2004

Thank you both so very much. Reading the story of your father, and his experiences, as well as his attitudes and conduct after the war was like reading my fathers story. He never talks about those days, though the family has often tried to get those memories from him. He is, thankfully, still with us, and lives quietly with his wife of 58 years at his home in Tennessee. With the information I have been able to obtain from your web site I hope to learn more from him. Thank you again. RMF

Name: steve
Hometown: kingswear
POW Camp: XXA
Name of POW: JAMES NORTON
City, State, Zip: LONDON
Sent: 5.46 AM - 2/11 2004

I AM TRYING TO RESERARCH MY FATHER IN LAWS HISTORY IN GERMANY. CAUGHT AT DUNKIRK HE WAS TAKEN TO CAMP XXA BAB 20-2 IS THIS THE CAMP ON YOUR MAP OR WAS THERE OTHER CAMPS WITH THE SAME NUMBER BECAUSE THE LOCATIONS DON'T SEEM TO MATCH WE THINK HE WAS IN A PLACE CALLED M STAMMLAGER , WERE BRITISH AND AMERICANS IN THE SAME CAMPS PLEASE CAN YOU HELP OR PUT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION FOR OUR RESEARCH

Name: Mary Reilly Wallace
Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y.
POW Camp: not sure
Name of POW: Philip Reilly
Postal Street Address: 4 Jack Lane
City, State, Zip: Beach Haven W., N.J. 08050
Sent: 6.25 PM - 2/10 2004

My beloved brother, Philip Reilly, was wounded and taken prisoner in Germany, in 1944, I believe. I know he was freed by the Russians in May of 1945. He received a Silver Star plus two Purple Hearts. I have a copy of "On The Alert", a history of the 398th Infantry Regiment in WW II. There was another account written of his Company "F" Troop, where an account of the casualties of the day were written and his name was mentioned. I cannot seem to locate it. I though the name of it was "Remember When", but I can't be sure. If anyone out there is familiar with it I would appreciate hearing from them.\

Thank you and there is no doubt that these wonderful guys are indeed members of The Greatest Generation.

Name: Ian Emery
POW Camp: STALAG XXB
Name of POW: WILLIAM HURRELL
Sent: 4.22 AM - 2/10 2004

I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT ABOUT MY GRANDFATHER DURING WW2 IF ANYONE HAS SOME PHOTOS OR ANY DETAILS REFERING TO THE ABOVE PERSON DURING 1939-1945.

Name: Ulrich Rabe
Homepage: http://www.vvdn-bda-mv.de
Hometown: Ostseebad Dierhagen
POW Camp: Stalag I Barth
Name of POW: Paul Canin
Postal Street Address: Zwischen den kiefern 10
City, State, Zip: D-18347 Ostseebad Dierhagen/Germany
Sent: 3.52 PM - 2/9 2004

Dear Paul and Helen,
best regards from Helga Radau, Barth.
Please help us, we need the Postal Address of Mary Smith, for our activities in reseach for Stalag-Luft I at Barth.
Maybe, You can find a possibility to get contributions
for the rooms we got from the mayor of the city of Barth.
Best regards
Yours Hannelore and Uli Rabe

Name: Charles F. Sturgeon
Hometown: Amarillo, Tx.
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1 /from Stalag Luft IV
Name of POW: Charles F. Sturgeon
Postal Street Address: 4722 Princeton St.
City, State, Zip: Amarillo, TX, 79109
Sent: 4.56 AM - 2/9 2004

enjoy the site, just sent a list of roommates from the West Compound, I think, Barracks 14, room 13. I don't think they were all in room 13, but am sure they were in Barrack 14. I was in the group that came from Stalag Luft IV.

Name: Woodson N. Combs
Hometown: Farmington, New Mexico
POW Camp: None
Postal Street Address: 3829 W Hillsboro
City, State, Zip: El Dorado, Ar. 71730
Sent: 10.37 PM - 2/8 2004

I was priveledged to serve under Col Zemke when he was the 40th Air Division Commander at Turner AFB, Albany Ga. and again when he was the Wing Commander of the 4080th Strategic Reconniasance Wing at Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, Tex. He was a very fine human being in addition to being a fine Leader and Officer. God Bless

Name: Joe C. Moorehead
Hometown: Phoenix
POW Camp: N/A
Name of POW: James C. Moorehead Jr.
Sent: 5.27 PM - 2/8 2004

My father was shot down 3/18/1944 over Germany.
Every survivor has a prison camp location but him.
His plane tail number was #299981 and MACR-3328.
He was based out of Wendling.

Name: ian r.macdonald Ian R.Macdonald
Homepage: http://irimac@eastlink.ca
Hometown: Halifax
POW Camp: Dulag luft, Stalag Luft VI
Name of POW: Ian R.Macdonald
Postal Street Address: 7071 Fielding Ave.,
City, State, Zip: Halifax,Nova Scotia, B3L 2H1
Sent: 2.59 PM - 2/8 2004

was at Dulag Luft when bombed out night of march 22,1944 then on to Hydekrug (Lithuania) then on to FALLINGBOSTLE (NORTH WEST GERMANY)

Name: George Robinson
Hometown: Cleawater
POW Camp: Stalag 1
Name of POW: John Robinson Jr.
Postal Street Address: 1312 St. Thomas Dr.
City, State, Zip: Clearwater, Fla. 33756
Sent: 2.17 PM - 2/8 2004

I have identifed/located my brother in "Group Photo 16" of Stalag 1. JOHN ROBINSON Jr. is located in the "third row" from the front and is the "sixth person" from the right (he is the tall slender one).
I wanted to add his name to any list that might help clarify who the prisoners are. John Robinson Jr. was captured during the earliest days of the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the 106th Division, 422nd Regiment, Company C.
George M.C. Robinson (Brother)

Name: Mary Benjamin
Hometown: Portland, OR
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Floyd T. Benjamin
Sent: 5.12 PM - 2/7 2004

My husband was also a prisoner of war at Stalag 1. He never got over the experiences and in later years had many health problems attributed to his being a prisoner of war. He would never talk about his experiences until about 5 years ago and at the urging of our youngest son, wrote his biography including his war experience. It took a lot out of our lives and affected our children's lives and our married life. After reading his story, they now understand a little better of the problems he had. He passed away February 6th, 2002 at 9:15 AM at the age of 77.

Name: Will Lundy
Hometown: Was Lancaster, CA
Sent: 10.42 PM - 2/6 2004

I am the historian for the 44th BG, 14th CBW of 2nd Div. 8th AF located at Shipdham. Groundcrew for three years. I have compiled a book covering the 850 men KIA during our 31 months of operation. Also, have data on our men as POW and many of their stories in Data Base. It is possible that I could have data for people searching for some of our men.

Name: Paul Clark
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW: Paul I. Clark
Postal Street Address: 23249 St. Croix Trail North
City, State, Zip: Scandia, MN, 55073, USA
Sent: 12.47 PM - 2/6 2004

My father was interned there but spoke little about the experience. My wife and I are planning a trip to Barth and hoping to secure more information about the former POW camp, found this site. It is astounding, I am calling my dad immediately, hoping it will serve him as well as he served his country.

Name: VEVA
Hometown: HUNTINGTON
POW Camp: STALAG LUFT I
Name of POW: WILLIAM WOODROW LAMBERT
Sent: 11.02 AM - 2/5 2004

WILLIAM WOODROW LAMBERT, BECAME A PRISONER OF WAR AROUND CHRISTMAS 1943, HE FLEW WITH THE 93RD. HE WAS A
PRISONER IN THE SOUTH COMPOUND OF STALAG LUFT I. HE WILL OCCASIONALLY TALK ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCE. HE IS STILL ALIVE AND LIVING IN WEST VIRGINIA. HE IS NOT IN THE BEST OF HEALTH. EVEN FOR ALL HE HAS BEEN THROUGH, HE STILL HAS A FUNNY SINCE OF HUMOR. I HAVE COPIES OF HIS PAPERS FROM THE CAMP, AND SOME PICTURES OF HIM (HE WAS A HANDSOME GENTLEMEN). HE SAT IN FRONT TURRENT OF THE PLANE. I BELIEVE THAT ONLY ONE OF THE CREW MEMBERS  DID NOT SURVIVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON MY FATHER IN LAW TIME IN THE MILITARY I WOULD APPRECIATE
IT. HIS GRANDSON ENJOYS WRITING ABOUT HIS GRANDFATHER.

Name: George Robinson
Hometown: Clearwater
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1/Stalag 4B
Name of POW: John Robinon Jr.
Postal Street Address: 1312 St. Thomas Drive
City, State, Zip: Clearwater, Fl. 33756
Sent: 7.28 PM - 2/4 2004

My Brother John Robinson Jr AKA "Slim" was a member of the 106th Div, 422nd Reg, Co."C." He was captured on December 19th 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge and died while a POW on March 1st 1945. I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone with information about my brother. I am trying to piece together my brother's past. Please help if you are able to.
George M. Robinson

Name: Henry T. Bengis
Hometown: New York City
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Henry (Hank) Bengis
Postal Street Address: 3 Greenleaf Road
City, State, Zip: Natick, Ma. 01760-3115
Sent: 5.55 PM - 2/4 2004

I am listed, north 2 compound barracks 1 room 11
my original was north 1 compound barracks 3 room 6
also missing from your list from that same room,
is Tom Gannon from Dover, New Jersey

Name: Willis L. Patton Jr.
POW Camp: dulag luft, 9C , 7A
Name of POW: Willis L. Patton (deaceased)
Postal Street Address: 1120 north 4th st.
City, State, Zip: Temple , Tx. 76501
Sent: 8.54 AM - 2/4 2004

This is an incredible tribute to your father and all pow's.This is my 2nd visit and haven't seen all yet.Yall have shared from the bottom of your hearts. I am the son of a deaceased pow. Thankyou, Willis Jr. Psalm 91

Name: Donald Scott Murray
Hometown: Glencoe, Illinois
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I, Barth, Germany
Name of POW: Don Murray
Postal Street Address: 1062 Valley Road
City, State, Zip: Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Sent: 9.55 PM - 2/3 2004

Just found this site! Will return when I have more information to add.

Thanks!!

Name: Dana Ashley Spicer
Hometown: Dartmouth
City, State, Zip: Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Sent: 8.21 PM - 2/3 2004

I was very much impressed with your site. God speed to all those in search of lost friends and relatives.

Name: Melody Tuli
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/europagraphics/index.html
City, State, Zip: FL 33029
Sent: 5.22 PM - 2/3 2004

Thank you for your website. Very interesting and informative. My Father was Pfc.Rifleman,
Melvin R. Spader, Co.I,26th Div. 101rst Inf.

Name: Denver Bolster Jr
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Sent: 5.04 PM - 2/3 2004

Looking for anyone who knew Harry Bolster. My dads brother. He was an aircrew member flying out of N Africa during the war and was shot down with the rest of the crew near northern Italy and he was never found. Anyone who has any info - pls contact me - we never knew!

Name: Kim Felter
Hometown: Sidney, New York
Sent: 4.12 AM - 2/3 2004

Though I am not a POW, nor did I ever know anyone who was, I wrote this poem after my father passed away. He served in the US Marines, and throughout my lifetime I heard his stories, saw his pain, and never quite knew what I could possibly do to fulfill his life. So this poem came to me as a devotion, an honor, and tribute to him. I pass it along to all of you who have given so much. For all you have done, our Flag still waves.

A Salute Through Time

"I" salute you today,
For all which you've done.
The explanation? Our freedom was won!

"We" salute you today,
For all that you mean.
It's surely how we view heaven, you see?

"They" salute you today,
Generations through time,
They respect and honor your service with pride.

"Our" Country is free
from what you have done,
You, plus one-hundred-million and one.

Author Kim Felter Copyright 2003

Name: Paul Thompson
Hometown: Manchester, England
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: David L. Thompson
Postal Street Address: 4 Lea Rd., Heald Green, Cheadle
City, State, Zip: Cheshire, England SK8 3RD
Sent: 5.52 PM - 2/2 2004

My father was a Mosquito pilot shot down on a raid over Hamburg. He was in Stalag Luft 1 for the last year of the war until liberation by the Russians and Americans. He was in Room 11, Block 10 in the West Compound. I have his log book and hope to find time soon to post some information on him and his fellow inmates. He died 6/9/98. I always enjoyed hearing his stories when I was a boy. I only wish he was around now to see this web site - he would have been thrilled.

Name: S.ASH
Hometown: GOSPORT
POW Camp: STALAG 8B
Name of POW: A.W.ASH
City, State, Zip: ZAGAN,POLAND
Sent: 4.12 PM - 2/2 2004

LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION OR SURIVERS TO GIVE ME ANY DETAILS ABOUT MY GRANDFATHER

Name: Tania Szabo
Hometown: St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, UK
POW Camp: Ravensbruck and North Africa Free French Forces
Name of POW: Violette Szabo, GC, CdeG*
Postal Street Address: 10 Le Hurel Court, Queens Road
City, State, Zip: St. Helier, Jersey, JE23FU, Channel Islands, UK
Sent: 6.37 AM - 2/1 2004

Verne Woods gives a description of The Studio Club in Knightsbridge.
Please,does anyone else remember this club, and any few of the people who spent time there, even working there.
In putting my mother's story (see her name above on the web) I am looking for anecdotes from her peers, maybe you even knew her, and particularly the Studio Club which was a firm favourite for many.
Also any who may have spent time with the French Foreign Legion,whether at Trentham Park, Narvik, North Africa - her husband, hence my father, was killed at El Himeimat with Amilakvari on 24 October 1942. Etienne was an Adjudant-chef then, and decorated with Legion of Honour (Military), Medaille Militaire, Croix de Guerre*", as a younger man he was in Indochina 1935-40. (I would also add: "a moi la Legion!" as a daughter to those who would respond)
Any stories, details, contacts, photos, etc., would be very gratefully received.
Tania Szabo PS I realise that POW is not quite pertinent - but Violette was executed at Ravensbruck in end January - beginning February 1945. Again thanks.
Thank you for reading my missive.

Name: gordon behling
POW Camp: barth stalag1
Sent: 6.28 PM - 1/31 2004

congratulationthis a excellent webb site

Name: Lester H Russell
Hometown: Antrim
POW Camp: Stalag Luft one
Name of POW: Self
Sent: 12.56 PM - 1/31 2004

Dear Mary: I am pleased and flattered that my cartoons are so well displayed by this site. I do have a few more that I plan to send you. Am still in the business (cartooning) in a small degree. I think you do your father proud with this memorial to him. I'm certainly pleased to be part of it.
Lester Russell
MSgt ret. USAF

Name: Charles Richard Brown
Hometown: Middle Granville
POW Camp: Stalag 7A /moved to 7B
Name of POW: George Hurlburt
Postal Street Address: PO Box 109 42 Riverside Dr.
City, State, Zip: Middle Granville, N Y 12849
Sent: 9.22 PM - 1/30 2004

My Uncle George Hurlburt was a POW in Stalag 7A 7B he never shared that part of his life with anyone, I would appreciate any information from anybody that might have known him, I am trying to come up with dates and numbers which may be pertinent! Thank You in advance. Charlie Brown

Name: Kirby Webb
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Carl Fyler
Postal Street Address: 6606 S. Yale Suite201
City, State, Zip: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
Sent: 10.49 PM - 1/29 2004

My uncle is Carl Fyler B-17 pilot 303rd HB group
(POW in South Compound)
Hearing him recall Stalag Luft 1 brought me to this site. I would enjoy hearing from any POW that may remember him. Thank you for your service to our country and may God Bless you and your family.

Name: Fred Holdrege
Homepage: http://fred790.tripod.com/welcome.htm
Name of POW: Robert Joseph Fanning
Sent: 8.34 PM - 1/29 2004

Found info on him on a list on Internet as B-17 POW just a computer went down. Would appreciate any info for me to provide to his daughter. Think I may have caught 388th BG before it went down.

Name: Marilyn Strong
Homepage: http://yahoo.com
Hometown: Tuolumne
Name of POW: Wilbur Strong
Postal Street Address: P,O, Box 1201
Sent: 8.24 PM - 1/29 2004

I was hoping someone could help me with some information on my great uncles POW camp. He is still living but cant remember the name of the camp.
Thank you,
Marilyn Strong

Name: chuck cole
Hometown: austintown
City, State, Zip: ohio
Sent: 11.45 AM - 1/28 2004

My brother flew with the 398BG 601BS. I am interested in "all." I want to read all that I see. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

Name: Neal Reinig
Hometown: Lynnwood, WA
POW Camp: Stalag I