British POW

debra · 11-01-2007, 07:05 AM

Dad is deceased, and I am beginning my search on dad's history as a UK Army soldier and a POW. All I know is Dad was caught in Tunisia. He stated he moved around a lot....into Egypt, India, as a POW. He also said he was "fighting next to the Italians." I am confused. Does this sound correct to anyone?

I am appreciative of any help.

Thank You very much,

Debra

Owen · 11-01-2007, 10:27 AM

Debra as Next of Kin you can get Dad's Service record .
Look here for contact details.

http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/searchi...s-address.html

and here

Service records

POW details are at National Archives at Kew.[I think]

Have you anymore info to share with us such as Name, rank, number, regiment etc?

debra · 12-01-2007, 02:32 AM

Thank you, Owen.

debra · 19-01-2007, 06:43 AM

Dad's name was Alfred Ernest New, Birmingham, England. No other information other than what I shared above was talked about in the family. If anyone has any information they can share, I would gladly appreciate their help.

Arthur · 19-01-2007, 07:07 AM

Hi
In the records there are two A E News'.Their detailsaare:

[1] Camp 4B [Muhlberg[Elbe]] PoW No.226658. Gunner - R Artillery, Army No1150279
[2] Camp 8B [Teschen] PoW No.266623. Guardsman - Grenadier Gds, Army No2618708

Regards
Arthur

debra · 20-01-2007, 01:41 AM

Oh, My.....Thank you.........thank you so much, Arthur! This means the world to me. Much health and happiness to you.

Debra

Owen · 23-10-2007, 11:33 PM

Now you know it was the Gunner not the Grenadier.

To Nick Fenton, did you look up the Grenadier's POW Records?

11-01-2007, 07:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
debra Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 82	British POW Dad is deceased, and I am beginning my search on dad's history as a UK Army soldier and a POW. All I know is Dad was caught in Tunisia. He stated he moved around a lot....into Egypt, India, as a POW. He also said he was "fighting next to the Italians." I am confused. Does this sound correct to anyone? I am appreciative of any help. Thank You very much, Debra

11-01-2007, 10:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Owen Grumpy Old Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,484	Debra as Next of Kin you can get Dad's Service record . Look here for contact details. http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/searchi...s-address.html and here Service records POW details are at National Archives at Kew.[I think] Have you anymore info to share with us such as Name, rank, number, regiment etc? Last edited by Owen; 11-01-2007 at 10:33 AM.

20-01-2007, 01:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
debra Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 82	Ty Oh, My.....Thank you.........thank you so much, Arthur! This means the world to me. Much health and happiness to you. Debra

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12-01-2007, 02:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
debra Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 82	Thank you, Owen.

19-01-2007, 06:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
debra Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 82	Dad's name was Alfred Ernest New, Birmingham, England. No other information other than what I shared above was talked about in the family. If anyone has any information they can share, I would gladly appreciate their help.

19-01-2007, 07:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Arthur Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 98	Hi In the records there are two A E News'.Their detailsaare: [1] Camp 4B [Muhlberg[Elbe]] PoW No.226658. Gunner - R Artillery, Army No1150279 [2] Camp 8B [Teschen] PoW No.266623. Guardsman - Grenadier Gds, Army No2618708 Regards Arthur

23-10-2007, 11:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Owen Grumpy Old Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,484	Now you know it was the Gunner not the Grenadier. To Nick Fenton, did you look up the Grenadier's POW Records?

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