What a Line Up!
Camp Administration and Background, Commemoration, Escape and Evasion, Events, In Camp, Liberation and Repatriation, Long Marches, Post-war experiences, Treatment and WelfareWhat a line up of quality speakers we have secured for POW80!
What a range of topics they will cover!
What a huge opportunity to learn from experts and share your own relative's story.
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EKRA – Ex Kriegies Re-union Association
Commemoration, Post-war experiencesFrom James Wignall. 23/01/2025
As for EKRA, from the newsletters Kenneth Finlayson published annually and sent to Ex-Kriegies, it means Ex Kriegies Re-union Association. "Kriegies" is short for Kriegsgefangenen, prisoners of war. At the top…
POW80 Commemorating 80 years since the release of Allied Prisoners from Europe
Commemoration, Escape and Evasion, Events, In Camp, Liberation and Repatriation, Long Marches, News, Post-war experiences, Treatment and WelfarePOW80, at the Midland Hotel Manchester on 7th June 2025, provides a unique opportunity to commemorate and remember the liberation of Allied Prisoners of War II and the sacrifices they made.
We will remember them!
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POW80 TICKETS ON SALE
Commemoration, Events, NewsTICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!
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Commemoration, Events, NewsAttending POW80 provides a unique opportunity to hear from these expert speakers.
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POW80 Speaker Bio - Stephen Saunders
In advance of the ticket release date for the upcoming POW80 event on the 7th June 2025 here’s info on our second speaker.
Stephen Saunders will be providing insight into the long march and…
POW80
Commemoration, Events, NewsToday, we are pleased to announce both our fantastic speaker line up and the ticket release date for the upcoming POW80 event on the 7th June 2025.
Tickets will go on general release on the 27th September on Eventbrite.
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The National Association of ex-Prisoners of War.
Commemoration, Post-war experiencesThis association has ceased to exist, simply because none of the members are still alive.
It was formed after WWII to give support to former POWs, to record their experiences, to organise reunions and to campaign on their behalf (eg on such…
Call for volunteers with experience of organising events
Commemoration, NewsDid you know that 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation and repatriation of WWII Prisoners of War (POWs) from Europe.
The Online Memorial and Museum of Prisoners of War is exploring the practicalities of organising an international…
The National Prisoner of War Memorial (UK)
CommemorationThe UK National Prisoner of War Memorial is situated in the National Memorial Arboretum.
An explanatory panel was affixed to the memorial in 2021 by The Friends of Stalag IVB Ex-POW Association.