Canadian Prisoner of War Diary - Page 8

von Poop · 08-05-2008, 07:24 PM

Thanks George, and thanks to the Stephensons for letting you share it.
Not only a good read but hopefully it'll prove interesting to anyone else who comes along researching the life of a POW.

Great stuff,
Adam.

Owen · 08-05-2008, 10:46 PM

Excellent thread George, as I said before, not one for us to constantly comment on but more of a place to record this story.
Great work, and please say Thank You to the Stephenson family.

NickFenton · 10-05-2008, 07:27 PM

George,

Been to Kew today. Fought off all the old researchers fighting over the books and copiers and now have a copy of Jame's Liberation questionaire.

Camps were:-
Dulag Luft, Frankfurt 17th October 1941 to 20th October 1941
Stalag VIIIB, Samsdorf 22nd October 1941 to 27th May 1942
SL III Sagan, 27th May 1942 to 10th June 1943.
SL VI Heydercrug 12th June 1943 to 17th July 1944
Stalag 357 Thorn 18th July 1944 to 8th August 1944
Stalag 357 Fallingbostal 10th August 1944 to 16 April 1945.

As David said, same route as my Father, Kenneth Fenton.

Under escapes he has written:-
Oct 16th on train to Dulag Luft. Not successful, stopped by German Soldier when guards slepy.
July 1942 by tunnel underground tunnel discovered before completion.

I will post a copy when able.

Researched 75 Squadron ORB's and found James but unable to beat the little old lady off the only working phoyocopier.

Going to body building and Judo lessons now so will try harder next time.

Regards,

Nick

David Layne · 10-05-2008, 08:27 PM

Nick said "unable to beat the little old lady off the only working phoyocopier."

I understand that you can now use digital cameras!

NickFenton · 10-05-2008, 08:45 PM

David,

Now there lies another problem.

With three boys winding up their Mother, l am lucky enough to get out of the house on my own, never mind remembering to take the camera.

But you are right, it is all change down there. Everything has moved apart from the little old ladies.

Nick

NickFenton · 17-05-2008, 01:32 PM

George,

Here hopfully is Jame's liberation questionaire completed upon his return to England.

I have the Kew copy if you wish me to send it on to you.

Next time l am there, l will copy the squadron ORB's for you showing his details.

Nick

Slipdigit · 17-05-2008, 03:51 PM

Good Job Nick

George Wilkinson · 17-05-2008, 10:02 PM

Thanks Nick for all the work. I am on holidays right now and will not see Jim for a little while. Will let you know as soon as I do.
Once again thanks for the time and effort.

George

NickFenton · 18-05-2008, 09:53 PM

No probs.

I will not be back for a couple of weeks but will keep you informed.

Nick

macrusk · 21-06-2008, 03:37 AM

Thank you for the thread, George. Reading Mr. Stephenson's words brought his experiences to life. As others have said thank his wife and son for being willing to share these treasures here. What a great way to start of my reading on this Forum.

Regards,
Michelle

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von Poop I Like Tanks. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perfidious Albion. Posts: 8,112	Thanks George, and thanks to the Stephensons for letting you share it. Not only a good read but hopefully it'll prove interesting to anyone else who comes along researching the life of a POW. Great stuff, Adam. __________________ It's only the Internet.

10-05-2008, 07:27 PM	#73 (permalink)
NickFenton Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woking Posts: 93	George, Been to Kew today. Fought off all the old researchers fighting over the books and copiers and now have a copy of Jame's Liberation questionaire. Camps were:- Dulag Luft, Frankfurt 17th October 1941 to 20th October 1941 Stalag VIIIB, Samsdorf 22nd October 1941 to 27th May 1942 SL III Sagan, 27th May 1942 to 10th June 1943. SL VI Heydercrug 12th June 1943 to 17th July 1944 Stalag 357 Thorn 18th July 1944 to 8th August 1944 Stalag 357 Fallingbostal 10th August 1944 to 16 April 1945. As David said, same route as my Father, Kenneth Fenton. Under escapes he has written:- Oct 16th on train to Dulag Luft. Not successful, stopped by German Soldier when guards slepy. July 1942 by tunnel underground tunnel discovered before completion. I will post a copy when able. Researched 75 Squadron ORB's and found James but unable to beat the little old lady off the only working phoyocopier. Going to body building and Judo lessons now so will try harder next time. Regards, Nick Last edited by NickFenton; 10-05-2008 at 07:38 PM. Reason: more info.

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David Layne Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama via Grantham Lincolnshire Posts: 805	Nick said "unable to beat the little old lady off the only working phoyocopier." I understand that you can now use digital cameras! __________________ Veni, Vidi, Velcro...I came, I saw, I stuck around

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Slipdigit The Dixie Division Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Not far enough in the woods Posts: 1,637	Good Job Nick __________________ Warmest Regards, Jeff The Bonnie Blue Flag *

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08-05-2008, 10:46 PM	#72 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,097	Excellent thread George, as I said before, not one for us to constantly comment on but more of a place to record this story. Great work, and please say Thank You to the Stephenson family.

10-05-2008, 08:45 PM	#75 (permalink)
NickFenton Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woking Posts: 93	David, Now there lies another problem. With three boys winding up their Mother, l am lucky enough to get out of the house on my own, never mind remembering to take the camera. But you are right, it is all change down there. Everything has moved apart from the little old ladies. Nick

17-05-2008, 10:02 PM	#78 (permalink)
George Wilkinson Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Burlington Ontario Posts: 62	Thanks Nick for all the work. I am on holidays right now and will not see Jim for a little while. Will let you know as soon as I do. Once again thanks for the time and effort. George

18-05-2008, 09:53 PM	#79 (permalink)
NickFenton Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woking Posts: 93	No probs. I will not be back for a couple of weeks but will keep you informed. Nick

21-06-2008, 03:37 AM	#80 (permalink)
macrusk Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 39	Thank you for the thread, George. Reading Mr. Stephenson's words brought his experiences to life. As others have said thank his wife and son for being willing to share these treasures here. What a great way to start of my reading on this Forum. Regards, Michelle

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