my father. German seaman PoW.

Hello my name is rick, and i am after any advice that anyone may have to offer. Am trying to find out about my fathers service record, he was a german prisoner of war captured just after the war started was a pow in canada,then was relocated to an english pow camp called glen mill in lees oldham which ws located on whellihole street in lees.sadly my father died in 1988 and never talked about his time in the merchant navy,if any one has any info that may point me in the right direction i would be very grateful .

 

Hi Rick and welcome to the forum- This sounds like it could be an interesting thread. What unit etc was your father in?

Ref you Q mate. I was TA but served with 200 Sigs in Kosovo and 207 Sigs in Iraq and 2 Sig Bde in Bosnia.

Andy

 

I think there is an After the Battle article on the Oldham German POW camp.I can't remember the number but it should be in their index.

I will check

 

Hi Drew, my father was a merchant seaman in german navy always told us he was a chef, about ten years ago i went to america and my cousin gave me medal which my father gave him when he visited in 1966he was just a boy at the time so did not really know why my father gave it to him,turns out it was the iron cross so u can imagine my suprise(one hell of a cook) was my first thought apart from that i know very little just bits an peices but please ask any questions u feel relevant.

 

Thank Harry any help would b great if u need to ask anything please feel free thanks rick.

 

Any idea of the ships he was on ? If not do you know the date he was captured?

 

Thank you Owen.

 

Unfortunatly no only know it was right at the beggining as they left port but have no dates not a lot to go on i do know that all pow records are now held in germany but do not know who to contact.

 

There's a couple of members on here that maybe able to help with records in Germany. You may want to change the title to something like 'Seeking Info on German POW' to attract more members

 

I think there is an After the Battle article on the Oldham German POW camp.I can't remember the number but it should be in their index.

I will check


It is ATB Issue No 17.The article is entitled,"German POWs in England"

Go to www.afterthebattle.com. You may still be able to purchase a copy.

Just an added note,the bulk of German POWs were released from captivity in 1947/1948

 

Hi Rick,
I will follow this thread with interest. It's an unusual one and I am sure the members here will find the information you are seeking.

Regards

Mike

 

The Wehrmachtsauskunftstelle (WASt) should be able to help you:
Deutsche Dienststelle (WASt)
Good luck with your research!

 

Hello Hiembrent have managed to contact,DEUTCHE DEINSTELLE IN BERLIN who say that they can help with my search so will keep all informed as to how it goes many thanks Rick.

 

Well done Rick...Keep us posted !

I can't think of much else you can do until you can confirm what ship he was on etc.

Regards
Andy

 

Rick,

Hello and welcome to the forum.

I wish you well with your research.

Regards
Tom

 

This is a great thread. Kurt I wonder if your rellie is in any of the pics on Von poops posting. It would be a lovely thing for you and your family....

Good luck with your research. Please do keep us up to date.

Dee