John Burton Shanks (age 18)

John Burton Shanks – wartime experiences

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In the introduction to his journal Jenny Kingston wrote: Much to his parents dismay, my father, John Burton Shanks, lied about his age and signed up to help the war effort when he was 17 years old. At school he had been a member of the OTC…
John Burton Shanks (age 18)

Schools at Stalag VIIIB

The Prisoner of War publication reports a request for educational materials.