Prisoner of War Account
Title in English
Prisoner of War Account
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.
Summary description of items
Numerous POW cards, letters etc.
Transcription status
| Not started | 51 % | |
| Edit | 24 % | |
| Review | 24 % | |
| Complete | 1 % |
- ID
- 5180
- Number of items
- 109
- Person
- Frederick Reuben Norton
- Origin date
- 1917
- Languages
- Deutsch, English, Français, Italiano
- Keywords
- Army postal service, Care Commitee, Care Committee, correspodance, correspodene, Correspondance, Official Documents, Prisoners of War, Prisons, Red Cross
- Front
- Western Front
- Location
- France & Germany
- Contributor
- Jennifer Ray
- Collection day
- BA23
