| Place | Europe: Germany, Hohenfels |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR04465 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | Extent: .5 cm; Wallet/s: 1 |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Department of the Army Heaver, Hilary |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | 1941, 1943 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required., Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Heaver, Hilary James Ladd (Private, b.1905 - d.1959)
Description
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX3823 Private Hilary James Ladd Heaver, 2/6 Battalion, prisoner of war, Stalag 383, 1941-1943.
Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection includes the telegram sent by the Department of the Army to Private Heaver's mother in 1941 to inform her that he is reported missing and is believed to be a prisoner of war. The collection also includes a September 1943 letter he sent to a Mrs C.L. Hill from Stalag 383, a German prisoner of war camp in Hohenfels, Bavaria. He describes the recent heavy rain, mud and cooling weather in the high altitude of Hohenfels, and remarks on the honesty of the Germans in regard to the prisoners’ post. He also mentions the swimming pool and work available at the camp and writes that the prisoners have recently adopted a kitten. Private Heaver sent with the letter a group photograph of himself with the men from his hut. The photograph can be viewed at P09018.001.