Griffin, Kenneth Harry (Driver, b.1907- d.1981) Accession Number: MSS1072

Description

Memoir written by by Kenneth Harry Griffin, "Escape from France 1942". Griffin writes about his experiences as a driver with the 2/1 Field Ambulance, his capture in Greece and internment as a prisoner of war in Stalag XVIIIA Wolfsberg Austria. He eventually escaped from Frontstalag 171 at Rouen with the assistance of members of the French resistance. Previously published in "Stand-To" in 1961-62.

Details

Accession Number
MSS1072
Classification
Manuscript
Object Type
Papers
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1940-1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction.
Provenance
AWM315 419/041/029
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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