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posted on 2024-06-05, 18:17 authored by Their Finest Hour Project Team

This record contains a document which recounts memories of growing up in the North East of England during World War II - including details of daily life, experiences of the contributor's mother and details of their father's experiences e.g. being a prisoner of war.

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Robert John Ewen

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Robert John Ewen

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Self

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Shared online via the Their Finest Hour project website.

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93858

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