| Accession Number | PR04810 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | Extent: .5 cm; Wallet/s: 1 |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
German Army King George VI |
| Place made | Germany, Spain |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Stripp, Eric William (Private, b.1919 - d.1993)
Description
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX14549 Private Eric William Stripp, Headquarters 1 Australian Corps, Second Australian Imperial Force, Germany and Spain, 1944.
Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of one telegram and one letter relating to Private Eric William Stripp’s time as a German prisoner of war. The telegram is written in German, and dated 4 May 1944. This telegram contains a brief medical summary for Private Stripp, including his symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis of a duodenal ulcer. The letter, dated 17 May 1944, was sent by King George VI upon Private Stripp’s release from captivity on medical grounds. In his letter, the King wishes Private Stripp restored health and happiness.