Diary of Claude Olaf Grimsey, prisoner of war, Staglag VIIIB, Germany

Maker
1. The War Prisoners' Aid of the YMCA
2. Atar S.A.
Production date
Circa 1943
 Description
Diary of Claude Olaf "Bluey" Grimsey. He was born in England in 1907. He was a member of the Long Range Desert Group and designer of the group's official badge. He became a prisoner of war in 27 December 1942. Diary was written while a POW (#27402), Stalag VIII B (later Stalag 344).
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Object detail

Maker
Production date
Circa 1943
Measurements
height 245mm
width 175mm
depth 35mm
Production place
Geneva, Switzerland
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Gift of Mr J.G. Thorn.
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1986/69/8

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