Prior, W G

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Gunner William George Prior

Family/Last name:
Prior
Forename(s) and initial(s):
William George
Nationality:
British
Service number:
908373
Military Unit:
British Army, Royal Artillery
Rank when captured:
Gunner
POW number:
10727
Camp
Stalag VIIIB Lamsdorf / Stalag 344
Data sources
The National Archives (UK)Other Sources (Relative Report)
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C Mowbray, September 06, 2009  

My Granddad, William George Prior was a POW at Stalag 344 during WWII. POW number 10727 Army Number 908373. I am not sure of the exact dates that he was at the camp, but I know that he was part of the Death March. From what my family have told me I understand that my Grandad worked in, and at one point, ran the clothing repair shop making and fixing clothes for other POW. He had a piece of land outside of his workshop where he grew some vegetables. There were a number of other men who worked in the repair shop with him. I also understand that Grandad was involved in setting up a Music Hall where he and other POWs played instruments. Grandad played the Mandolin and the Guitar. 

Grandad died earlier this year and I am trying to trace down as much about his life as possible. 

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