Prisoner of War Account
Numerous POW cards, letters etc.
Pte Frederick Reuben Norton (267202), Sherwood Foresters, went to France on 5th June 1917. He kept a brief diary of locations and activity until his capture at Bullecourt, France. He sent home cards and letters thoughout his captivity, which have been saved by the family. There is a photograph of his son Herbert, which he carried during the war. His will, dated 5th February 1918, has also survived.
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CONTRIBUTOR
Jennifer Ray
DATE
1917
LANGUAGE
eng
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109
INSTITUTION
Europeana 1914-1918
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