Stalag XXA

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5186223 Pte William Charles Law --

There are only 28 pages but it does give lists of escapers.

Brian

hi iv just seen your post , my father was in xxa , 2nd glosters , i wonder if hes name is on the list , william law , as i did hear he walked of a coulpe of times , thanks paul

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5186223 Pte William Charles Law --D.O.B. 21/9/1918 Enlisted 15/9/1939 Occupation Pipe Layer. 28 Eastlyn Road, Bedminster Down. Bristol.
Captured Cassal 27/5/1940.   St XXA 29/6/1940 to 29/9/1940 Then there is a gap of 18 months.
Labouring at Work Camp Heydebreck 15/3/1942 to 23/1/1945.

Brian

There are only 28 pages but it does give lists of escapers.

Brian

hi iv just seen your post , my father was in xxa , 2nd glosters , i wonder if hes name is on the list , william law , as i did hear he walked of a coulpe of times , thanks paul

[labbaye]

hi brian many thanks for the reports , they are great reading , yes that's me dad , i didn't no there was an 18 month gap is there anyway to find out what happen ? im reading the book  the last escape well trying to lol, anymore information you have on bab20/40 or A company 2nd glosters would be greatly received , many thanks paul

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The Report was made in his own hand so I wouldn't think there is anything more about unless you could check with the Veterens Agency for a copy of his German records.

Have a report on BAB 20 which I believe moved to 344 after the Camp had been evacuated in January 1945.

Brian