Griffin, Kenneth Harry (Driver, b.1907- d.1981)

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Accession Number MSS1072
Collection type Manuscript
Measurement 1 wallet: 1 cm.
Object type Papers
Maker Griffin, Kenneth Harry
Place made Australia
Date made 1940-1943
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM315 419/041/029
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copying Provisions Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction.
Description

Memoir written by by Kenneth Harry Griffin, "Escape from France 1942". Griffin writes about his experiences as a driver with the 2/1 Field Ambulance, his capture in Greece and internment as a prisoner of war in Stalag XVIIIA Wolfsberg Austria. He eventually escaped from Frontstalag 171 at Rouen with the assistance of members of the French resistance. Previously published in "Stand-To" in 1961-62.