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Thanks must go to Caron Paterson for sending us scans of a large set of incredibly interesting photographs that belonged to her Grandfather, Pte. Harry Knox of the Gordon Highlanders, taken during his time as a P.O.W. at Stalag IXC, Bad Sulza, Germany between 1940 and 1945.
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Harry Knox
Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders.
The date of this portrait photograph is unknown but it is assumed to have been taken in late 1939 as Knox went to France as part of the B.E.F. and was later captured at St. Valery in June 1940.
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Helen Knox
Wife of Pte. Harry Knox
Photo of Mrs Helen Knox, Wife of Pte. Harry Knox.
The handwritten annotation reads "With love, from Helen". The photo is believed to have been in Harry's possession throughout his time in Stalag IX-C as a POW between 1940 and 1945.
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Harry Knox, May, 1940
5th May 1940, B.E.F.
The reverse of this photograph is a postcard on which is written "Taken on Sunday Afternoon, 5-5-1940" with a postal address processed by the Army Post Office B.E.F.
Harry would be captured a few weeks later at St. Valery.
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Funeral at Stalag IX-C
Pte. Knox POW Photographs
German and British Men attending a funeral.
Date and deceased unknown. Officially annotated with No. 1499, making this one of the earliest in the collection of catalogued photos belonging to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
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Men from Stalag IX-C
Part of Pte. Harry Knox Collection
Men from Stalag IX-C POW Camp.
Date unknown. Annotated with No. 1012, making this the earliest of the officially catalogued photos in the collection of photos belonging to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders.
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Harry Knox, Christmas
Christmas Time, Stalag IX-C
This photos includes Pte. Harry Knox, centre, bottom row, sitting behind shield or plaque.
The date is unknown, however, we know it is Christmas time as the pine tree behind the group has Christmas decorations and candles hanging from it.
The photo is annotated with a marker No. 1751 and is part of the officially catalogued photos in the collection belonging to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
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Knox Boxing Team
Stalag IX-C, Germany
Believed to be of a POW Boxing team from Stalag IX-C.
The date is unknown, however, we know it is Christmas time as the bushes in the background our covered in white frost and the pine tree has Christmas decorations and candles hanging from it.
The photo is annotated with a marker No. 1749 and is part of the officially catalogued photos in the collection belonging to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
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Robbies Rialto Swingers (Christmas)
Part of Pte. Harry Knox POW Photo Collection
This photo shows men from Stalag IX-C POW Camp forming a Jazz Band called "Robbies Rialto Swingers".
The date is unknown, however, we know it is Christmas time as the bushes in the background our covered in white frost and the pine tree has Christmas decorations and candles hanging from it.
The photo is annotated with a marker No. 1748 and is part of the officially catalogued photos in the collection belonging to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
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Robbies Rialto Swingers (on Stage)
Stalag IX-C, Germany
This photo shows men from Stalag IX-C as part of a POW Jazz Band performing on an outdoor stage.
The date is unknown, however, the photo is annotated with a marker (No. 1768) and is part of the officially catalogued photos in the collection belonging to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
The marker number places it close to other photos in the collection which indicate this was taken at Christmas time.
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Stalag IX-C Group Photo
The date is unknown, however, we know it is Christmas time due to the large Christmas tree in the background.
The photo is annotated with a marker No. 1761 and is part of the officially catalogued photos in the collection belonging to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
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Men Outside Factory
Stalag IX-C, Germany
These are believed to be British POWs from Stalag IX-C.
The photo is annotated with a marker No. 2038 and is part of the officially catalogued photos in the collection belonging to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
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Couples Sketch (POW Show)
Stalag IX-C, Germany
POWs performing a comedy sketch of couples walking out with POWs playing both Male and Female roles on an outdoor stage in Stalag IX-C, Germany.
The date is unknown but the photo is annotated with a marker (No. 2172) and forms part of a series of photos from a night of comedy sketches performed by POWs. The collection belonged to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
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Cowboys & Indians (POW Show)
Stalag IX-C, Germany
POWs performing a "Cowboys & Indians" sketch on an outdoor stage in Stalag IX-C, Germany.
The date is unknown but the photo is annotated with a marker (No. 2163) and forms part of a series of photos from a night of comedy sketches performed by POWs. The collection belonged to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
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Curtain Call (POW Show)
Stalag IX-C, Germany
This appears to be the second curtain call from an evening of sketchs performed on an outdoor stage in Stalag IX-C, Germany.
The date is unknown but the photo is annotated with a marker (No. 2168) and forms part of a series of photos from a night of comedy sketches performed by POWs. The collection belonged to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945, and appears as Stan Laurel in one of the sketches.
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Curtain Call (POW Show)
Stalag IX-C, Germany
A curtain call from a comedy sketch night on an outdoor stage in Stalag IX-C, Germany.
The date is unknown but the photo is annotated with a marker (No. 2174) and forms part of a series of photos from a night of comedy sketches performed by POWs. The collection belonged to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
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Curtain Call (POW Show)
Stalag IX-C, Germany
This photo is thought to capture a 'Curtain Call' from a POW show at Stalag IX-C, Germany.
The date is unknown but the photo is annotated with a marker (No. 2167) and forms part of a series of photos from a night of comedy sketches performed by POWs. The collection belonged to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
Harry appears within this photo standing directly under the letter 'C', dressed as Stan Laurel. He also appears in a photo of that sketch.
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Cycling Sketch (POW Show)
Stalag IX-C, Germany
POWs performing a "Cycling" sketch on an outdoor stage in Stalag IX-C, Germany.
The date is unknown but the photo is annotated with a marker (No. 2164) and forms part of a series of photos from a night of comedy sketches performed by POWs. The collection belonged to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
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Domestic Sketch (POW Show)
Stalag IX-C, Germany
POWs performing a "Domestic" sketch on an outdoor stage in Stalag IX-C, Germany.
The date is unknown but the photo is annotated with a marker (No. 2176) and forms part of a series of photos from a night of comedy sketches performed by POWs. The collection belonged to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
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Final Curtain Call (POW Show)
Stalag IX-C, Germany
This appears to be the final curtain call of a comedy sketch show on an outdoor stage in Stalag IX-C, Germany.
The date is unknown but the photo is annotated with a marker (No. 2181) and forms part of a series of photos from a night of comedy sketches performed by POWs. The collection belonged to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945, and actually features Harry (3rd from left) dressed as Stan Laurel.
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Lady Blighty (POW Show)
Stalag IX-C, Germany
POW Jazz Band stand from Stalag IX-C, Germany. The centre piece reads "The Yacht Club Boys" on a stage shaped as a ship given the name "Lady Blighty".
The date is unknown. The photo is annotated with a marker No. 2159 and is part of the officially catalogued photos in the collection belonging to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
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Laurel & Hardy Sketch (POW Show)
Stalag IX-C, Germany
This photo is of Pte. Harry Knox himself playing Stan Laurel in a Laurel & Hardy sketch on an outdoor stage in Stalag IX-C, Germany.
The date is unknown but the photo is annotated with a marker (No. 2177) and forms part of a series of photos from a night of comedy sketches performed by POWs. The collection belonged to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
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POW comedy sketches
Stalag IX-C, Germany
The date is unknown but the photo is annotated with a marker (No. 2179) and forms part of a series of photos from a night of comedy sketches performed by POWs. The collection belonged to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
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Red Cross Sketch (POW Show)
Stalag IX-C, Germany
POWs performing a comedy sketch about the British Red Cross on an outdoor stage in Stalag IX-C, Germany.
The date is unknown but the photo is annotated with a marker (No. 2171) and forms part of a series of photos from a night of comedy sketches performed by POWs. The collection belonged to Pte. Harry Knox, Gordon Highlanders, who was a POW at Stalag IX-C from 1940 - 1945.
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Knox Leave Form, 1945
Issued for Pte. Harry Knox, Apr 1945
This "Free leave to travel" form was issued on 26th April 1945 to Pte. Harry Knox whilst at a "Reception Camp" established just outside London, setup to receive men liberated from POW camps by Allied forces.
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Knox Telegram
8th May 1945, VE Day
Pte. Harry Knox sent this telegram home to Mrs Knox announcing his imminent arrival home after more than five years away. The postmark places it on 8th May 1945, VE Day.
The telegram is sent from Berkhamsted, the train station only a few miles from No. 91 Reception Camp at Amersham, where Harry had been stationed after being liberated from a German POW camp by Allied forces.