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Hackling, Victor James (58th LAA)
My father, Victor James Hackling was in the 58th LAA gunner, part of the 11th Armoured Division. His army number 1701553. He was amongst the initial liberators of Belsen. Like most of the men he wouldn't talk about it until much later in his life and then only snippets.
Submitted by: Joy HawthorneKen Vince (32 CCS)
Just found your website. My dad, John Alfred Kenneth Vince known as Ken, was a corporal with 32 CCS and was at Bergen Belsen. I know he worked on 32 Ambulance Train and was at Celle until April 1946.
Like many he barely mentioned the war other for a few anecdotes. He did mention an incident where a skeleton of an inmate somehow found the strength to strangle one of the ex-guards.
Submitted by: Mike VinceLike many he barely mentioned the war other for a few anecdotes. He did mention an incident where a skeleton of an inmate somehow found the strength to strangle one of the ex-guards.
Clarke, Joseph Henry
My father, Joseph Henry Clarke, was among the first British soldiers to enter Belsen after the gates had been knocked down. His RAF Regiment anti-aircraft gunnery unit was co-opted by the army officer who knocked down the gates, as they were the closest allied personnel.
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