| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1626 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 4 items |
| Object type | Papers |
| Maker |
Anderson, George Charles |
| Date made | c 1988 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 96/0327 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Anderson, George Charles (Private, b: 1921)
Description
Copy of the letter sent to DVA outlining experiences as a POW of the Germans in various camps, including mining coal at Wodna `P' punishment camp in Poland and recollections of forced march from Dombrova to Regensberg in Bavaria from January to March 1945. Mentions lack of food, frostbite, liberation by Americans. Includes map and copy of article about similar experiences of New Zealander Eric Gallagher.