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George and Elma's experiences of WW2

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posted on 2024-06-05, 18:59 authored by Their Finest Hour Project Team

George and Elma Vaughan (nee Holmes).

George was a POW in Japan, and was involved with laying the Burma railroad.

Elma was a WAF, stationed in India.

History

Item list and details

1. Front page images of a copy of Far East and Prisoner of War newspapers, 1944 2. Letter received from King George on George's return home, September 1945 3. Postcard packet (historical views) and example postcard and text from India (3 images) 4. RAF Service and Release Book for George 5. Post-war but Christmas 1945 programme and menu, India (3 images)

Person the story/items relate to

George and Elma Vaughan (nee Holmes).

Person who shared the story/items

C Vaughan

Relationship between the subject of the story and its contributor

They are my grandparents.

Type of submission

Shared online via the Their Finest Hour project website.

Record ID

122005