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Alan Orton
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Thanks for the info regarding the N.A. looks like a trip south is in order.
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Steve,

I've been asked to find out which PoW Camp a commando was in - can you help please.

Sgt Charles Nicol - Gordon Highlanders.

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Nick

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Rick Smallman
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Hi Steve,
I have attached three photographs for you.

The original POW card
Two of a mystery soldier and as it is my Late Mother standing by his side it must have been important enough for her to keep them.

In 1952 John and family emigrated to Adelaid Australia on board the P&O Mooltan. I have a story in the main newspaper of Adelaide and will keep you informed of any results.

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Rick Smallman
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Re:
Name: J. W. P. Ellingford
Rank: Sapper
Army Number: 2090929
Regiment: Royal Engineers
POW Number: 19766
Camp Number: XX-B.

Just an update for you. I hit a bit of good luck in finding another Uncle and not only is he still alive but also is prepared to help.
I noticed in a book, BBC Book D-Day 6.6.44, on page 73 that the POW card has a photograph of the prisoner.
Would you know if all POWs had their photograph taken?
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Rick Smallman
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Hi all,

An update for the POW card I posted ealier. The good news is that I now have a photograph of him and this was also confirmed by his son.

The mystery soldier is still a mystery but on a reread of my Late Mother's letters it could be a Canadian 'boyfriend.'

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