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Autograph postcard signed to his parents

Sends news that he is playing with the band and will soon join the orchestra, although the instruments are in poor condition. Asks his parents to send messages to Mrs Rose and Mrs Rudland.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

ALS to his parents.

Sends news that he is in a permanent camp. Reports that the weeks travelling through Germany after his capture were hard but he is now properly clothed and feed. Observes the variety of his fellow inmates. Mentions that nearly all the members of his band are in the same camp. Wishes his family a happy Christmas.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

Five forms regarding John Anthony Crook's release from Army service

Including, Army form W3045, notification of change of address ; Reinstatement of civil employment act, 1945 ; Army form X 205, instructions to discharged of released personnel ; Army form X204, release to the reserve on the grounds of national importance - class "B" releases ; and Army form W.3044, release of soldier…

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

Autograph postcard signed to his parents

Continues from E6/4/6. Reports that it is cold but he has enough food and the Red Cross parcels are good. Asks them not to worry. Sends his condolences to Mrs Doulton on her son's wounding.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

ALS to his parents

Reflects on whether his time in the POW camp has been wasted time. Mentions that the cinema came to the camp. Refers to the camp production of 'Yeomen of the Guards' and its director, Bob Lawrence, who gave all the performers a Christmas card.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

ALS to his parents

Describes preparations for New Year's Eve. Mentions that he is organising a military band tour of the barrack rooms, a series of public lectures on the Achievement of Greece and Rome and another chamber music concert. Reports that the Colonel of his Battalion has been repatriated due to the wound in his arm.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

ALS to his family

Describes the Christmas preparations in the POW camp. Expresses his wish that he was at home with his parents, thanking them for all they have done for him. Reports that he and Dick Morgan's recognition papers arrived. Writes about the camp's Christmas production of 'Yeoman of the Guards'.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

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