hi, I'm carrying out some research on repatriated PoWs. I've noticed that some non-British (ie, Australian, NZ, Canadian, Cypriot, etc) ex-PoWs are 'TOS Hldy & Tans Camp' after arriving in England. Does anyone know exactly where and what this camp was? Many thanks
TOS Hldy & Tans Camp = could be "taken on strength of Holding and Transit Camp" 202 HLTC UK = 202 Holding and Transit Camp UK Records exist for 202 Holding and Transit Camp in the National Archives for Jan - Dec 1945. 201/202 Holding and Transit Camp | The National Archives Many returning New Zealand pow's went to the NZ Reception Group in Kent & were housed in hotels in, Margate, Folkestone etc. CHAPTER 11 — The Reception of Liberated Prisoners in the United Kingdom and Their Repatriation | NZETC