This page is dedicated to your personal stories and photos

of how WW2 affected you and your family

 
 

Story 1

From Poland via Africa to England  by Bolek Turowicz Deportation and a one way ticket to an uncertain exile.

Story 2

Siberian Baby  by Jurek Biegus A story of deportation and exile.  Jurek was born in Siberia, his father died in Katyn. His story describes the hardship and uncertainties  many  Polish families, like his, endured during WW2.

Story 3

A sad story of a Polish Solder  by celina Celina sent in this heart wrenching story of her father's sad ending.

Story 4

ITALY TO GLASGOW - by Józef (Ziutek) Raginia

 Ziutek served in the 2 corps in gen. Anders' army. He  describes his journey on board the "Cilicia", sailing from Naples to Glasgow, on the back of a 1946 calendar.  The story, photo and medals were found after Ziutek's death and is being translated into English.

Story 5

For our Grandchildren by Helen Bitner

Helen Bitner's late husband  left some tapes and notes about his life and  Helen has written up the story to  convey a 'feel' of their grandfather's experience for their English and American grandchildren.  The story recounted here starts with their arrival in the U.K. and follows the first steps towards integration into the British community.

Story 6

 

 
 
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