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Letter sent to 1st Lieutenant Frank C Miller of the 401st Bomb Group on 24 April 1945 from his wife, while he was a Prisoner of War (POW) in Stalag Luft I. The letter outlines Miller's wife's recent purchases to celebrate their wedding anniversary, and other events back home in Roswell, New Mexico which took place throughout April 1945.

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People

A bomber crew of the 401st Bomb Group, led by Lieutenant Durward Fesmire, talk on their return to base after their first mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress. Printed caption on reverse: '55635 AC- Lt Durward Fesmire of the 401st Bomb Group talks it over with his Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" buddies after returning from their first bombing mission to Germany on 26 November 1943. Pictures from left to right are Lt WE Anderson, Captain [illegible], Le Fesmire, Sgt John Jack and Lt Frank C Miller. England.

Frank C Miller

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 401st Bomb Group 614th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Locations

Prisoners of war, including Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 479th Fighter Group at Stalag Luft I.

Stalag Luft I

  • Site type: Prisoner of war camp
  • Known as: Stalag Luft I, Barth, Germany

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ContributorEmily
ChangesCreated entry with caption, person associations and place associations
Sources

Digital copy of the letter supplied to the museum, and uploaded on the website courtesy of Stephen T Taylor, a US Postal history dealer, from his collection.