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[clarke]

Morning

I've read that POWs were interview at the time of their release by the authorities about their capture and time locked away. Where all AIF members interviewed? If yes where would these interviews be located? Does anyone have a link?

Cheers Clarke

[frev]

Hi Clarke

The POW statements are held by the NAA - unfortunately they're not digitized
If this link works - you'll find the details to request copies:
http://recordsearch....?Barcode=524601

Cheers, Frev

[clarke]

Ta mate,

[frev]

Sorry Clarke

I see the link timed out - these are the details you'll be looking for:
(actually - reading it properly - the files are actually held at the AWM)


Item details for: AWM18, 9982/1/2

Request copy

Title

Statements of POW [Prisoners of War] [Repatriated] (October 1918 - February 1920)

Contents date range

1918 - 1920

Series number

AWM18
Click to see which government agency or person created this item.

Control symbol

9982/1/2

Item barcode

524601

Location

Australian War Memorial

Access status

Open

Date of decision

14 Oct 1982

Physical format

PAPER FILES AND DOCUMENTS (allocated at series level)

Date registered

13 Sep 1992



Cheers, Frev

[clarke]

Thanks again Frev,

I've got two men to research so it's a good start.

Thanks again Nick