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Images of Stalag 383

Update July 2002

Recently contacted by Kerry Single from New Zealand who is also researching Stalag 383. His Uncle was there from 1942 till the end, he was involved in the Rover Scout Crew. He has many photos and documents from the camp and is interested in any anecdotal information on life in the camp during the period. Any named photos and or details re New Zealanders would be greatly appreciated. He has been able to contact two NZers who are still alive and many families of ex 383 POWs who have been very helpful in supplying images etc. Kerry can be contacted at krsingle@clear.net.nz

  Kerry has a copy of the programme for one of the productions featured in Harry's photos - the Mikado at Christmas 1943 - seen on the left. Harry is mentioned in the programme as being a cast member, something I was unaware of. The Mikado necessitated very heavy makup, so even though there is every possibility that Harry is actually in one of the photos I am unlikely to determine where, but I am very grateful to Kerry for bringing it to my attention.

More images of camp Theatre from Harry's collection:

Also in Harry's collection are these cartoons of 'Camp Personalities':

The following pictures were sent to me by Ian Martin and from a set of about 50 that belonged to his Father, John 'Jock' Martin of Stirling, Scotland. In the first picture Ian's Father is in the centre holding the newspaper, believed to be a copy of 'The Camp'.

These pictures are from Ed Webster, his father was in the gymnastics team. There are interesting similarities between the first picture in Ian Martin's set and the first in Ed's:

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