Award MiD Pte. M. O’Kane 2nd Bn Camerons Escaped POW CAMP 102 (Aquila) Italy

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  1. brithm

    brithm Senior Member

    Mentioned in Despatches Pte. Mark O’Kane (2935378) 2nd Bn, Cameron Highlanders, 11th Brigade, 4th Indian Division escape from Aquila POW Camp 102 Italy

    ESCAPES FROM CAMP 102 (AQUILA) ITALY

    RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AWARDS
    (1) After the Armistice with ITALY had been signed, the Italian Commandant opened the gates of the camp and marched the P/W out into the hills, as it was reported that Germans were approaching. A certain number of escapers were rounded up by German paratroops and taken back to camp, but the majority got safely away.

    (2) I recommend the following other ranks for the awards shown, brief particulars being given in the enclosures stated opposite their names
    WO 373/64/585
     
    Last edited: Oct 10, 2021
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  2. vitellino

    vitellino Senior Member

    His last camp was LATERINA.
    He escaped during the death /forced march to the station.
    I will add him to my website

    Vitellino
     
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