213639 Dvr. Richard James Lechmere British Army My grandfather, Richard James Lechmere, a driver, from West Sussex, was captured in 1941 and was a prisoner of war until 1945, most of which he spent in this camp. I have in my possession every letter he wrote to my grandmother, from the first letter he sent before his capture, to the telegram saying that he had arrived safely back in the UK. These have been carefully catalogued by my mother and include his medical records, dog tags and Red Cross parcel contents lists. My Granddad died two years ago. I hope to publish these letters in some form, as they are such an amazing record of years spent in the camp.
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