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Cpl H. Wilson
3446401 2nd Batt Lan Fus.
POW 12471 [his POW number].
Captured 22/5/40.
Liberated by Americans 1/5/45.
(Cpl.) Walter Loftus
3713320 Kings Own Royal Reg.
POW 6111 [his POW number].
Captured 9/6/1940 Liberated by Americans 22/4/45.
“God Bless the British Red Cross Society without whose their help we should not be here and a special word of
thanks to Erik Berg of the Swedish YMCA God Bless him.”
thanks to Erik Berg of the Swedish YMCA God Bless him.”
Gnr Frank Miller
R.A. [Royal Artillery] 22-5-45 [?]
Captured In Libiya [Libya] June 12th [19]42.
Arrived from Germany later to my home 13/5/45.
Warrant Officer Donnelly N.P.
Captured in Libya June 1940.
“Thanking all for the appreciation shown whilst a POW in Italy and Germany.”
Pte. Anthony Wingfield
(Sherwood Foresters).
Captured in Italy Oct 13th 1942.
“Many thanks to all.”
L/BDR. Hunt Alfred
1526676 RA [Royal Artillery].
Captured In Libiya [Libya] 31st Aug [19]42.
Arrived from Germany 2nd May arrived home 19th May [19]45.
Pte. John De-La-Rue
Green Howards.
Capt. June 1st 1942.
Arrived home Thurs May 18th 1945.
Gunner Tomlinson Frank
G[?] Calais 1940 (May 26th).
Arrived home May 18th 1945.
Drv. P. Eccles
[Captured] Dunkirk France 1940.
Escaped 14 May 1945.
Cpl. J. H. Walmsley
[Captured] June1st [19]41 Crete.
Released Jany. 22nd [19]45 by Marshall Konev 1st. Ukrainian Army.
“With special thanks for giving me & thousands of others, Hope, and essential material sustenance.
Thanks to all concerned.
& God Bless You.”
JHW.
Dr. Jack Whittle
3392029.
Captured Tobruk - 21st. June 42.
Released 15th. May [19]45.
“My Deepest Gratitude to all those people who have devoted their time through the Red Cross in aid of
myself and other Prisoners of War, I salute you all.”
myself and other Prisoners of War, I salute you all.”
Pte. Harry Walsh
1st .Bn. KORR [King’s Own Royal Rifles].
Captured 29/6/42 Mersa Matruh [Eygpt].
Released 15/5/45.
“Many thanks to the Red Cross for all they have done for me and other Prisoners.”
H.I. Pickup
156/52nd LT AR Regt. RA [Royal Artillery].
Captured Crete 1/6/42 Liberated 29th April 1945.
“I do appreciate the kindness and good work of yourself and your committee and thanks a lot for everything.”
H. I. Pickup 29/5/45
N. Barton
[Captured] Kulumata Greece 1941.
“Sincere thanks to the Red Cross for their great work under very difficult circumstances.”
W. Davis
[Captured] Italy 16th Feb 1943.
“Only for the Red Cross doing a splendid job of work we would not have had much chance.”
John Walkden
[Captured] France 1940 Dunkirk.
Released by the Russians May 1945 April 26th 1945.
S. Holden
“We owe everything to the Red Cross for our fitness and health.”
E. Moulden
“All thanks to the Red Cross.”
J. O'Donnell
“Many thanks for all the kindness you have done for us.”
F. Arkwright
“My wholehearted thanks to the Red Cross and the staff of the Blackburn Branch for their kindness
and thoughts during my captivity in Germany.”
and thoughts during my captivity in Germany.”
William Sourbutts
“I am pleased to come today to tender my thanks for all that has been done for us boys while away.
“I am pleased to come today to tender my thanks for all that has been done for us boys while away.
Once again I thank you one and all for everything.”
Albert Starkie
I was taken prisoner on the 28th [no month given] 1941 in Greece and Liberated on the 10th. March 1945 by the Yanks.
“I would like to thank you for the work you have done and we do appreciate it. I can only thank you again.”
Jack Clough
Released by the Russians 8th May 1945.
“Many thanks to the Red Cross for their splendid work.”
Robert William Strong
Taken prisoner on 23rd May 1941 & released by the Russians on the 22nd April 1945.
“Words cannot express my gratitude for the wonderful parcels and gifts that you sent.
I only wish you might have seen the boy's pleasure when "parcels up" was the call.
Thank you so very much for all you have done.”
I only wish you might have seen the boy's pleasure when "parcels up" was the call.
Thank you so very much for all you have done.”
Edward Rowe
Taken prisoner 22nd June 1942 released by Americans 18th April 1945, after escape from Camp.
“I would like to thank everyone for the parcels and kindness and the wonderful work you have
shown during these very trying years thanking you once again."
shown during these very trying years thanking you once again."
Edward Rowe.
R. Livesey
[Captured] 23rd November 1940 Tourbruk [Libya].
Released on 30th April 1945.
“Thanks to the Red Cross”
Robert Ball
Taken [prisoner] 28th June [19]42.
Released 9th May 1945 by Russians.
“Many thanks to the Red Cross a marvelous organisation. Only for them many of us wouldn't be here to tell the tale.
Gratefully yours
Gratefully yours
R. Ball”
Joseph Spencer
Captured May [19]40.
Released April [19]45.
“With God's good grace.”
William Roberts
Captured 31/5/1940.
Released May 8th 1945 by the Russians.
“Many thanks to the Red Cross for all they have done.”
Edward Parkinson
Captured 21st June 1942.
“Many thanks to our kind friends of the "Red Cross" that help us along during the dark day.”
James C. Ingham
RAOC [Royal Army Ordnance Corps].
Captured Kalamata (Greece) 1941.
“Many thanks to the Red Cross for all the gifts which I received in captivity.”
L. Irwin
Grenadier Guards.
Captured Tournai Belgium, 1940.
Liberated May 1945.
“The gifts from the Red Cross were greatly appreciated.”
A. Knott
The Manchester Regt.
Captured Merville France 27th May 1940.
Liberated May 1945 Czech.
“I thank the Red Cross from the Bottom of my heart.”
A. S. Macdonald
Captured Crete 1st June 1941.
Released Moosburg [Germany] 29 April 1945.
Springhill, Waifawa.
Hawkes Bay.
New Zealand.
N.Z.E.F [New Zealand Expeditionary Force].
Pte. A. Jones
E-LAN-R [East Lancs Regiment]
“Many Thanks to all”
James W. Carus
Captured Corinth Greece 26/4/41.
Released Southern Austria 11/5/45.
“Birthday present by British 8th Army.”
“ Would like to thank all Red Cross members and YMCA for great service rendered. Thanks to them we got through.”
Cpl. R. V. Johnson
8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars.
Captured at Mersa Matruh [Egypt] 29/6/42.
“And after being kept allive alive by the Red Cross wish to thank all who gave their services to help us lads.
We cannot thank them enough.”
We cannot thank them enough.”
I was released by the Russians on the 9th May 1945.
Fus. J. Bleasdale
Royal Irish Fusiliers.
Captured Leros [Greece] 17/11/43.
Liberated by Russians on 23/4/45.
“Red Cross is the best thing they ever thought of. Parcels eagerly awaited for every week.”
R. Wilson
RASC [Royal Army Service Corps].
RASC [Royal Army Service Corps].
Captured (Kalamata) Greece 1941.
Repatd. V.E. [VE Day 8th May] by American 1st Army.
“Many thanks to the Red Cross for the grand efforts.”
W. Talbot
R.A. [Royal Artillery].
Captured Greto[?] May 27th 1941.
Liberated by 3rd Army on April 30th 1945.
“Hartiest thanks to the British Red cross and the work they have done for us whilst in captivaty.”
G. Scott
Welch Ret.
Captured Benghasi [Benghazi, Libya] Jan 31st [19]42.
Liberated by Russians April 23rd [19]45
“Very many thanks to the British Red Cross and Order of St John for their help not only to me but to my wife.”
G. Scott.
F. Kelpin
R.A.M.C. [Royal Army Medical Corps]
Captured Tobruk [Libya] 21/6/42. Worked in Camp Hospital at camps 75 & 70. Transferred to Germany in October 1943.
Worked in hospital at Stalag IVB [Mühlberg, Germany] until released by Russians on 23/4/45.
Worked in hospital at Stalag IVB [Mühlberg, Germany] until released by Russians on 23/4/45.
“As prisoners in both countries lived largely on food supplied by B.R.C.S. and
carried on work only through the unlimited generosity & efficiency of this organisation."
carried on work only through the unlimited generosity & efficiency of this organisation."
F. Kelpin.
Pte. W. F. Walker
R.A.M.C [Royal Army Medical Corps]
R.A.M.C [Royal Army Medical Corps]
Captured Leros [Greece] 16th Nov [19]43.
Liberated by Russians 4th April [19]45.
“Many thanks to Red Cross who greatly helped to keep our spirits up.”
James Marsden
Shot down in the English Channel July 8th 1941
Liberated April 16th at Falinbostel [Fallingbostel, Germany, Stalag XI B] by the British Army.
“I thank all for Ciggs and Books so kindly given.”
Walter Woods
Captured in Greece in 1941, Kalamata
Released on May 8th by the American 8th Army in Macht, Pongo Austria [looks like].
Dvr. C. A. Dugdale
R.A.S.C. [Royal Army Sevice Corps]
Captured Boulange [France] 23rd May 1942.
Liberated by the Americans 11th April 1945.
“Many thanks to Red Cross and all Comforts found in the great work.”
F. Greaves
East Lancs
Captured Dunkirk 29/5/40
Liberated by Americans 29/4/45.
“They have done good work and many thanks, and may their good work carry one.”
H. Greaves
Manchester
Manchester
Captured in Italy 23/5/44.
Liberated by the Russians and reached the American lines on the 17th May 45.
“The Russians treated me and my comrades very well indeed and also the Americans, and last of all thanks to the Red Cross.”
H. Greaves.
G. S. Pitts.
3528866
Captured in France 31/5/40.
Liberated 8th May 1945 by the Russians.
James Ashcroft
Capt. in France 29/5/40
and liberated 4/5/45 by the Americans and my thanks for the good work they all have done.
T. Clayton
Capt. in Greece at Argos 28/4/1941 in Greece
and Liberated by Americans, who cared for us and by kindness restored many to health.
Sap. H. Rowe
3392176
Captured in Tunis [Tunisia] 30/11/42.
Liberated 18th April by Americans
S.Q.M.S. [Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant] Kenneth Ainsworth
341.
Captured June 1st 1941 at Sphakia Crete.
Liberated May 1st 1945 at Kirchburg Bavaria by the Americans.
Pte. Terence A. Harvey
5573. 2nd.N.Z.E.F. [New Zealand Expeditionary Force].
5573. 2nd.N.Z.E.F. [New Zealand Expeditionary Force].
Captured 1st June 1941 at Crete.
Liberated at the Frontier of Czechoslovakia on 9th May 1945, by Czechish partisans.
New address 28, Rakan Rd. Hataitai, Wellington N.Z.
L/C. William Howarth
Captured Dunkirk May 31st 1940. Released May 2nd [19]45.
Gnr. H. Yates
Captured Creat [Crete] June 1st 1941.
Released June May[sic].
Gnr. Boyle W A.
Captured 1st June 1941 Crete.
Released by Marshall Petrov.
Flt/Sgt Russell Margerison
Shot down 21/22nd May 1944 Over Antwerp, Belgium.
Was in the underground for over two months until finally turned over to the Gestapo by traitors.
Released by Russians 22nd April 1945.
“Many thanks to the Red Cross without whose aid we would not have survived.”
Cpl. James Ainsworth
Taken prisoner in Leros [Greece] on the 17th Nov 1943.
was released by the Americans on May 2nd [1945?].
“May I thank the Red Cross for all they did for all the boys.”
L/Bdr. Ronald Hurst
Captured on June 6th 1942 in the Gazala [Libya] area and was held prisoner until the capitulation of Germany,
when I made my own way to the American lines, arrived back in England on Friday,
and was home on leave within a week of the war being finished.
when I made my own way to the American lines, arrived back in England on Friday,
and was home on leave within a week of the war being finished.
“Many thanks to the Red Cross and the Mayoress fund for all their kind gifts & thoughts to me whilst a POW. R. Hurst”
Pte. H. Wilkinson
Captured on May 23rd 1944 at Pene-Peidimonte (Italy) [Pennapiedimonte] and out working in Munich
until May 1st 1945 when released by the Americans.
until May 1st 1945 when released by the Americans.
“Best thanks to the Red Cross also the Mayoress' Fund and all willing workers for their good work whilst I was held prisoner. H. Wilkinson”
Fus. J. Bell
2nd. Royal Irish Fusiliers
Captured Leros [Greece] 17/11/43.
Liberated by Russians on 23/4/45.
Sigmn. J. Thompson
Captured Mersa Matruh [Egypt] June 24th 1942. Held prisoner by the Italians until their capitulation on Sept 8th 1943.
Escaped and was free for three days before being recaptured & brought to Germany.
Was held prisoner by the Germans in Wekelsdorf, Sudetenland until May 7th 1945
when we were all set free & we made our way to the Americans at Pilsen [Germany].
Escaped and was free for three days before being recaptured & brought to Germany.
Was held prisoner by the Germans in Wekelsdorf, Sudetenland until May 7th 1945
when we were all set free & we made our way to the Americans at Pilsen [Germany].
“Many thanks to the Red Cross & all helpers to the Mayoress' Fund for all they have done for us prisoners of war.”
Pte. F. Jackson
Captured 24 Sept.1944 at Arnhem Holland.
Handed over to the Americans on the 24 April [19]45. Many thanks for Red Cross and funds. Held prisoner at Stalag IV D, [Torgau] Germany.
AB/A. J. Morris
R.N. [Royal Navy]
Captured July 18th 1941 in the South Atlantic. Recaptured [should read repatriated] by the Americans April 29th 1945 from Stalag VII A [Moonsburg, Germany].
“Many thanks for the parcels received from the Mayoress and the Red Cross.”
Gnr. S. Rogerson
Captured 20th June 1942, at Tobruk [Libya].
Handed over to the Americans May 4th 1945.
“Many thanks to the Red Cross.”
Gnr. J. Neville
Captured 20th. June 1942 at Tobruk, [Libya].
Released by the Americans on May 4th. 1945.
“Many thanks to the red Cross.”
Gnr. Grundy H.
Captured 1st June 1941 Crete.
Released by the Americans 17th April 1945
“Many thanks to the Red Cross.”
Spr. David Thomas
Captured by Germans 1st May 1941 Greece.
“Many thanks to Red Cross “
L/cpl E. Barnes
Captured May 1940.
“Many thanks to the Red Cross.“
Cpl. J.J. Grogan
Captured by Germans 13th June 1942 Libya.
“Thanks for everything, Red Cross.”
Pte. A. Knott
The Manchester Regiment.
“Many thanks to Red Cross.”
Pte. H. Jones
E-Lan-R [East Lancs Regiment].
“I wish to express my deep appreciation of the Work of the Red Cross & of the
Branch in Blackburn for their help and encouragement to the folks at home.”
Branch in Blackburn for their help and encouragement to the folks at home.”
W/O J. Haworth
Sgt. R. Bradley
“Many thanks to you all for the fine work, again thank you.”
F. Kelpin
“Good Work and thank you most sincerely” [see also page 44].
J. Flynn
“Like to thank all for their kind work.”
J. Walsh
“I thank you all for what you have done and for what you have tried to do.”
J. W. Blackwood and Family
“offer this, their gratitude for the kindness done.”
Gnr. Sam Weaver and Family
“with ever grateful thanks.”
Pte. R. Eaves
captured Anzio [Italy] 23rd May 1944.
with thanks liberated Germany 17th April 1945.
Sgt. L. Sharples
“Sincere thanks and best wishes.”
W. Griffiths
Captured on Milos [Greece] on the 9th of May 1941.
and liberated by General Patten and his 3rd Army on the 29th April 1945.
“Thanking you for everything that has been done for us.”
Edward Barrett
Prisoner from April 1941 to May 1945.
“All the things I would like to say would sound platitudinous on paper. May I just say Thank you for everything.”
Harry Neville
Captured Gazala [Libya] Dec 15th 1941.
Released by Russians April 23rd 1945.
“Many thanks to you all for your great kindness and help. Not only to myself but to my parents during my captivity.”
E. Roland
Captured on Leros, [Greece] 17/11/43.
Released by Russians on 3/4/45 treated rather ruff [sic] arrived home 24/6/45.
“Only for Red Cross I would never have come home.”
E. Goode
Captured on 21 May 5,[sic] 1940 at Dunkirk.
Released by the Russians 28 May 5 1945 arrived home 1' June 6 [sic]1945.
“I woukd like to thank the Red Cross for sending me parcels which I am sure without them I would never have seen England again.”
Herbert Kenyon
Captured on 6/6/42 at Knightsbridge North Africa.
Released by the Russians May 5th [19]45.
“Once again I would like to thank the Red Cross the finest organisation in the world.”
Pte. E. Pye
3606658.
Captured at Arnhem 27/9/44.
Released by the American 2nd Army 12/4/45.
L/cpl. C. Rawcliffe
Captured at Tobruk [Libya] 2/6/42.
Released by the Russians 10/5/45.
Pte. S.R. Ashton
3860937.
Captured in France 7/8/44.
Released by the Russians 23/4/45.
“My heartfelt thanks to the Red Cross.”
Gnr. T. Holgate
1640298.
Captured at Tobruk [Libya] June 21st 1942.
Released by the Americans May 8th 1945.
“I would like to thank the Red Cross for all they have done for me.”
Pte. T Burton
1611191.
Captured at Arnem [Arnhem, Netherlands].
released by the Americans on the 17th April.
“I would like to thank the Red Cross for all they have done for me.”
Patrick Dermody
Captured on Leros [Greece]
Pte. H. Rishton
3913421, Queens Royal Regt.
Captured at Caen Aug 3rd 1944.
Recaptured [should read repatriated or released] April 1945 by the American 3rd Army.
“Good luck to the Red Cross. May they keep it up. Thanks a lot.”
Pte W. Goodbier
5383664 1st Batt. Oxf. Bucks L.I. [Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry]
Captured at Shassel[?] France 30th of May 1940.
Recaptured [should read repatriated or released] by the Americans on the 21st April 1945.
“All my thanks go to the British Red Cross and all the Blackburn Comforts commity of done for me. I thank you.”
James Logan
Captured 1940 May 25th.
L/Bdr C. Wroot
No. 786703.
Captured 6/6/1942 a.t Knightsbridge [Libya].
Released by the Americans 1/5/45.
“I am very thankful for all that the Red Cross have done for me.”
Fus. Frank B. Edwards
4458884.
Captured 17th Nov 1943 on the island of Leros [Greece].
Relieved by the Americans April 24th 1945. After being on the road for 10 days we took matters
into our own hands and marched to the American lines.
into our own hands and marched to the American lines.
“I am very grateful to the Red Cross for their good work.”
Drv. E. I. Johnson
No. T/180610.
Taken prisoner at Mechili [Libya] 8th April 1941.
Relieved by Gen. Patten's forces at Moosberg [Moosburg, Germany] 29th April 1945.
“Thanking all concerned for their kind thoughts during my stay in Italy and Germany.”
Gnr Nowell W
1462341.
Taken prisoner Sternes, Crete 28th May 1941.
Released by 1st American Army at Oschatz, Saxony 26th April 1945.
“I wish to record my heartfelt thanks to all concerned for all the help and kindness shown to me during my period of captivity.”
Tpr. Jones J. H.
No.14541639.
Captured Sept 28th [19]43.
Released by the Americans April 28th [19]44.
“Many thanks to Red Cross for the wonderful work they have done.”
Bdr R H Dawson
No. 855798.
Captured April 28th [19]41.
Released by Americans May 3rd [19]45.
“and I am very thankful for the kindest and wonderful treatment me and my wife
have received from the Mayoress Comforts Committee. Thank you all”
have received from the Mayoress Comforts Committee. Thank you all”
L/Bdr. Frank Stokes.
No. 880808.
Captured Dunkirk 25th May 1940.
Released by Russians 25th May 1945.
“My sincere and heartfelt thanks for the wonderful work and organising of the Red Cross. Food parcels and clothing was an asset.”
Spr Arthur Colbert
2113952.
Captured Crete 1st June 1941.
Escaped 4 days before war finished, into the American hands later.
“Many thanks for the parcels I received through your organisation, which kept up our healthy spirits.”
Pte J.H. Maden
No 2184543.
Captured D. Day. [6th June 1944]
“Many thanks for clothing parcel received & the comfort given my parents by your meetings.”
Pte. J. Harrison
No 3384630.
Captured 20th Oct 1944.
Released by the Americans April 27th [19]45.
“Many thanks to the Red Cross for the wonderful work they did for everybody.”
Sgt Genn E
66689
"Sincere thanks for the efforts of all the contributers [sic] to the Mayoress of Blackburn POW fund. "
E. Genn.
Rfn. P. Ormerod
3387491
Captured 18th Sept 1944.
Released 2nd May 1945.
“Many thanks to the work of the Red Cross Owing to a series of moves, I was unfortunate in not being able to receive
Comfort Parcel from Mayoress fund. Thanking you for the kind work you have done for the boys.”
Comfort Parcel from Mayoress fund. Thanking you for the kind work you have done for the boys.”
Bdr. W. Roberts
1440410.
Captured 1/6/41 in Crete.
Released 16/1/45.
“Thanking all for the things that made life worth wile while[sic].
L.A.C. Howard A.
1121986.
Captured 21st June 1942 Tobruk [Libya].
Released 9th May 1945.
“Thanks for the good work you have done, both for myself & all the boys, and the
comfort and assistance to our relatives and wives.”
A. Howard.
Fred Brigg
Grateful thanks for parcel.
7/8/45.
David Barrett
Captured on Leros [Greece] Oct 1943.
Released by Russians May 23rd 1945.
“Thanks for everything done by the Blackburn Red Cross.”
Richard Worthington
Captured Crete.
Released by Americans.
“Thank you everybody for cigarette parcels.”
Dvr James Garrity
[Captured] Tobruk [Libya] 21st June 1942.
Released by the Americans.
W.O. Frank R Hibbert
R.A.F.
Frankfurt [Germany] 30th Sept 1941.
Released by British forces.
Pte M. Ivory
Leros [Greece] 17/11/43.
Released Reia Austria May 4th 1945, 3rd American Army.
Pte Murray R.
Captured Arnhem Sept 26th [19]44.
Released British 16th April [19]45.