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Wounded Officer Captured at Benghazi in World War II
A letter from August 1944 tells of Mr. Brian Montries MCA welfare officer captured in Benghazi after being wounded. He describes prison camp life and MCA aid efforts including musical instruments books and a cabaret with costs. Also memorial notice for Private William Howard Durman who died in a 1943 aeroplane accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Montries
Benghazi
Germany
James McEwin
Melbourne
Cours