Hello,
I have this photo postcard that was sent home by a British POW in July, 1942. His name was Ernest Ottley and his service number was 14987. At the time the photo was taken, he was being held in Stalag XXA. I have found out that this camp was in or near Thorn, Poland. The card was addressed to a Mr. J. Mulcarthy (not positive of the spelling), living at 64 Peabody Buildings, Block A, London N.I or M.I., England.
Mr. Ottley states his return address as Stalag XXA and then he put the number 35 after the Stalag number. He also stated the country as Deutschland, which I believe to be in error.
Unfortunately, I don't know which of these 12 brave men are Ernest Ottley. I assume these twelve men were all members of the same prison barracks, but don't know this for sure. If someone could help me trace Mr. Ottley's service, such as his rank,regiment, date captured, date freed, I'd appreciate it.
I have this photo postcard that was sent home by a British POW in July, 1942. His name was Ernest Ottley and his service number was 14987. At the time the photo was taken, he was being held in Stalag XXA. I have found out that this camp was in or near Thorn, Poland. The card was addressed to a Mr. J. Mulcarthy (not positive of the spelling), living at 64 Peabody Buildings, Block A, London N.I or M.I., England.
Mr. Ottley states his return address as Stalag XXA and then he put the number 35 after the Stalag number. He also stated the country as Deutschland, which I believe to be in error.
Unfortunately, I don't know which of these 12 brave men are Ernest Ottley. I assume these twelve men were all members of the same prison barracks, but don't know this for sure. If someone could help me trace Mr. Ottley's service, such as his rank,regiment, date captured, date freed, I'd appreciate it.
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