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James Mackenzie's Personal Diaries & Drawings

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posted on 2024-06-05, 17:49 authored by Their Finest Hour Project Team

They have maps and drawings, grandfather was a tank driver. He has a personal diaries and photos. His tank got blown up once and he saw Russian prisoners get killed by their allies. Italy, North Africa and finished in Austria. He was in the infantry as well but did not enjoy it as much. He started at 20 until 25. They want to be shared as it is a unique historical experience. He was also an opera singer.

History

Item list and details

1. Photos 2. Diaries 3. Transcript and Documents 4. Berry Badge 5. Medals

Person the story/items relate to

James Tait Mackenzie

Person who shared the story/items

Alex Macuenzie

Relationship between the subject of the story and its contributor

Father, Grandfather

Type of submission

Shared at Leicester Central Library, Leicestershire on 9 September 2023.

Record ID

94396 | LEI002