Prigione di Guerra (Campo) P.G. 59, POW Camp at Servigliano

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Prigione di Guerra (Campo) P.G. 59, POW Camp at Servigliano
during the Second World War 1939-1945.

Decker Warren Harding. Pvt.
George F. C..
Hurrell Leonard.
Keates George Henry. Pte.
Parker EL.
Vincent EF.
Wheatley Charles Thomas. Bdr

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EF Vincent 12th Lancers

EF Vincent served with the 12th Lancers British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.
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EL Parker 6th Btn. Royal Tank Regiment

EL Parker served with the 6th Btn. Royal Tank Regiment British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.
Update: The Wartime Memories Project is no longer in contact with Dan , his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.

Dan

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Pvt. Warren Harding Decker 509th PIR 101st Airborne Division

Pvt. Warren H. Decker was wounded and captured during "suicide" mission of the El Djem Bridge on December 27, 1942. POW camps included PG 98, PG 59, Stalag VI, Stalag IV, the "Black March away from Allied/Soviet forces, Wobbelin concentration camp, Stalag IIIA, Stalag IIB, then finally Stalag VIIA.
He remained a POW until liberated by 14th Armored Division of Patton's 3rd Army at Stalag VIIA, Moosburg, Bavaria, Germany on April 29, 1945.

Robert E. Decker

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Pte. George Henry Keates 2nd Btn. Hampshire Regiment

My father's uncle was George Keates from Southampton. He was in 2nd Battalion, Royal Hampshire Regiment. I have a PoW War Report for him from the National Archives. He was captured in Tunisia on 3rd December 1942. He goes on to say:
"We were surrounded by German tanks and infantry. My Co. commander asked 2 others and myself to make an attempt with him to get behind the infantry to do any good that might have been done. On spending all our ammunition we crossed a river in the hopes of getting back to our own lines but we ran into a German patrol and were taken prisoner"
He was sent to Capua PG Campo 66 which was a Quarantine and Transit camp. George was here until 28th February 1943.
He was then transported, probably by train, to Campo PG 59 in Serigliano which was near the town of Ascoli Piceno, Italy where he arrived on 1st March 1943. George was transferred from here on 21st May 1943 to Chignolo Po, Italy to Campo PG 146/25.
The PoW Camp at Chignolo Po was called PG Campo 146/25 which was typically only used for the ranks of privates and non-commissioned officers below the rank of sergeant. The number 146 refers to the main camp which was based in the Italian town of Mortara. The second number (25) refers to the working camp. Working camp 26 is in Torre d'Arese, Italy (146/26). These are all hard labour camps and George was listed as a farm labourer at both 146/25 and 146/26 camps. He was here until 9th of September 1943.
George goes on to say that he and two others were helped by two Italian families. These families helped to hide them.
He gives the names and last known addresses of the families but what is interesting is that fact that he names Giovanni Agnelli as helping him.
Giovanni Agnelli was the founder of Fiat, the Italian car company. What isn't clear is what role Giovanni played in helping George. Giovanni would have been in his 70s at this time. Giovanni's grandson was also called Giovanni. He went on to take over the Fiat business after his grandfather's death in 1945 so I am not certain if it was Giovanni the older or Giovanni the grandson who helped George and the others escape to Switzerland. He mentions that they are part of the Italian Partisans organisation. Gerorge arrived in Switzerland in January 1944.

David

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Bdr Charles Thomas Wheatley Royal Artillery

Both my Granddad and his nephew were British POWs in Stalag 344. The nephew, Leonard Hurrell, worked in the administrative offices of the camp. My Granddad, Bombadier/Corporal Charles Thomas Wheatley (Royal Artillery) was handed over to the Germans by the Italians when he was transferred from Campo 59 in Servigliano, Italy to Stalag 344. Working in the offices allowed Leonard to read the lists of new prisoners. When he saw that his uncle, Charles was among the new prisoners in the camp, he requested that my Granddad was moved to his hut. Granddad arrived in the camp in late 1943. Like many, my Granddad did not speak about the war and, regrettably, he is no longer with us. However, Leonard is still very lucid about the events of this period. Currently, I am working on a personal project, a gift for my Dad. My Granddad kept a picture postcard of my Dad's christening. On the back, he detailed (as much as he could) the locations he was in during his war years (Dunkerque, Africa and the Middle East) and some dates. I have ordered a copy of the 1942 world map. I plan to flag the cities my Granddad listed and hope to provide information on the life in the camp and the forced march through Germany. If you feel you can provide any assistance, I would greatly appreciate it.

Samantha Constable

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Leonard Hurrell

Both my Granddad and his nephew were British POWs in Stalag 344. The nephew, Leonard Hurrell, worked in the administrative offices of the camp. My Granddad, Bombadier Charles Thomas Wheatley (Royal Artillery) was handed over to the Germans by the Italians when he was transferred from Campo 59 in Servigliano, Italy to Stalag 344. Working in the offices allowed Leonard to read the lists of new prisoners. When he saw that his uncle, Charles was among the new prisoners in the camp, he requested that my Granddad was moved to his hut. Granddad arrived in the camp in late 1943. Like many, my Granddad did not speak about the war and, regrettably, he is no longer with us. However, Leonard is still very lucid about the events of this period.
Currently, I am working on a personal project, a gift for my Dad. My Granddad kept a picture postcard of my Dad's christening. On the back, he detailed (as much as he could) the locations he was in during his war years (Dunkerque, Africa and the Middle East) and some dates. I have ordered a copy of the 1942 world map. I plan to flag the cities my Granddad listed and hope to provide information on the life in the camp and the forced march through Germany. If you feel you can provide any assistance, I would greatly appreciate it.

Samantha Constable

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EF Vincent 12th Lancers

EF Vincent served with the 12th Lancers British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.
Update: The Wartime Memories Project is no longer in contact with Dan , his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.

Dan

EL Parker 6th Btn. Royal Tank Regiment

EL Parker served with the 6th Btn. Royal Tank Regiment British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.
Update: The Wartime Memories Project is no longer in contact with Dan , his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.

Dan

Pvt. Warren Harding Decker 509th PIR 101st Airborne Division

Pvt. Warren H. Decker was wounded and captured during "suicide" mission of the El Djem Bridge on December 27, 1942. POW camps included PG 98, PG 59, Stalag VI, Stalag IV, the "Black March away from Allied/Soviet forces, Wobbelin concentration camp, Stalag IIIA, Stalag IIB, then finally Stalag VIIA.
He remained a POW until liberated by 14th Armored Division of Patton's 3rd Army at Stalag VIIA, Moosburg, Bavaria, Germany on April 29, 1945.

Robert E. Decker

Pte. George Henry Keates 2nd Btn. Hampshire Regiment

My father's uncle was George Keates from Southampton. He was in 2nd Battalion, Royal Hampshire Regiment. I have a PoW War Report for him from the National Archives. He was captured in Tunisia on 3rd December 1942. He goes on to say:
"We were surrounded by German tanks and infantry. My Co. commander asked 2 others and myself to make an attempt with him to get behind the infantry to do any good that might have been done. On spending all our ammunition we crossed a river in the hopes of getting back to our own lines but we ran into a German patrol and were taken prisoner"
He was sent to Capua PG Campo 66 which was a Quarantine and Transit camp. George was here until 28th February 1943.
He was then transported, probably by train, to Campo PG 59 in Serigliano which was near the town of Ascoli Piceno, Italy where he arrived on 1st March 1943. George was transferred from here on 21st May 1943 to Chignolo Po, Italy to Campo PG 146/25.
The PoW Camp at Chignolo Po was called PG Campo 146/25 which was typically only used for the ranks of privates and non-commissioned officers below the rank of sergeant. The number 146 refers to the main camp which was based in the Italian town of Mortara. The second number (25) refers to the working camp. Working camp 26 is in Torre d'Arese, Italy (146/26). These are all hard labour camps and George was listed as a farm labourer at both 146/25 and 146/26 camps. He was here until 9th of September 1943.
George goes on to say that he and two others were helped by two Italian families. These families helped to hide them.
He gives the names and last known addresses of the families but what is interesting is that fact that he names Giovanni Agnelli as helping him.
Giovanni Agnelli was the founder of Fiat, the Italian car company. What isn't clear is what role Giovanni played in helping George. Giovanni would have been in his 70s at this time. Giovanni's grandson was also called Giovanni. He went on to take over the Fiat business after his grandfather's death in 1945 so I am not certain if it was Giovanni the older or Giovanni the grandson who helped George and the others escape to Switzerland. He mentions that they are part of the Italian Partisans organisation. Gerorge arrived in Switzerland in January 1944.

David

Bdr Charles Thomas Wheatley Royal Artillery

Both my Granddad and his nephew were British POWs in Stalag 344. The nephew, Leonard Hurrell, worked in the administrative offices of the camp. My Granddad, Bombadier/Corporal Charles Thomas Wheatley (Royal Artillery) was handed over to the Germans by the Italians when he was transferred from Campo 59 in Servigliano, Italy to Stalag 344. Working in the offices allowed Leonard to read the lists of new prisoners. When he saw that his uncle, Charles was among the new prisoners in the camp, he requested that my Granddad was moved to his hut. Granddad arrived in the camp in late 1943. Like many, my Granddad did not speak about the war and, regrettably, he is no longer with us. However, Leonard is still very lucid about the events of this period. Currently, I am working on a personal project, a gift for my Dad. My Granddad kept a picture postcard of my Dad's christening. On the back, he detailed (as much as he could) the locations he was in during his war years (Dunkerque, Africa and the Middle East) and some dates. I have ordered a copy of the 1942 world map. I plan to flag the cities my Granddad listed and hope to provide information on the life in the camp and the forced march through Germany. If you feel you can provide any assistance, I would greatly appreciate it.

Samantha Constable

Leonard Hurrell

Both my Granddad and his nephew were British POWs in Stalag 344. The nephew, Leonard Hurrell, worked in the administrative offices of the camp. My Granddad, Bombadier Charles Thomas Wheatley (Royal Artillery) was handed over to the Germans by the Italians when he was transferred from Campo 59 in Servigliano, Italy to Stalag 344. Working in the offices allowed Leonard to read the lists of new prisoners. When he saw that his uncle, Charles was among the new prisoners in the camp, he requested that my Granddad was moved to his hut. Granddad arrived in the camp in late 1943. Like many, my Granddad did not speak about the war and, regrettably, he is no longer with us. However, Leonard is still very lucid about the events of this period.
Currently, I am working on a personal project, a gift for my Dad. My Granddad kept a picture postcard of my Dad's christening. On the back, he detailed (as much as he could) the locations he was in during his war years (Dunkerque, Africa and the Middle East) and some dates. I have ordered a copy of the 1942 world map. I plan to flag the cities my Granddad listed and hope to provide information on the life in the camp and the forced march through Germany. If you feel you can provide any assistance, I would greatly appreciate it.

Samantha Constable

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