-
The Heroes of Belsen
The Heroes of Belsen “If you asked them to build a battleship overnight they’d produce it for you at breakfast!” Such are the expressions of praise made by Army authorities when referring to the magnificent work of relief done by officers and men of the 113th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RA at Belsen Concentration Camp. 27,209 total views
-
The Signwriter at Belsen
Hello welcome this website section relating to the DLI and the part they played at Belsen Concentration Camp in 1945. 24,736 total views
-
A Grainy Photo of Grandad
It all started with a grainy photo of my grandad. 23,080 total views
-
James William Illingworth (113th LAA, RA)
Features in a cine film within the camp, taken on 23rd and 24th April, 1945. 21,867 total views
-
Brian Villette (113th LAA)
Brian Vaugh Norman Villette – Captain 113th LAA, Royal Artillery. 21,440 total views
-
113th LAA Faces – Confirmed
Service personnel from 113th LAA, Royal Artillery. 2,159 total views
-
George Walker (113 LAA)
The following letter was sent from Germany to a Sheffield address in May 1945. The letter was sent from a soldier who was based in the Nazi Concentration Camp at Bergen-Belsen. At the end of the letter the writer states “When you have read this letter you can show it to anyone who is interested enough to read it.” Well I was interested and I hope you are! BELSEN MAY 1945 Alan G Walker 11532306 370/113 LAA Regd RA 13 L.A. 20th May 1945 To all at 53 Just a few more lines hoping to find you all still enjoying the best of health as it finds me the same…