Monthly Archives: July 2012

MT 85/362

Posted on July 28, 2012 by batemanm

INTRODUCTION This page contains additional information on The National Archives file MT 85/362. This piece is a large bound volume approximately A4 in size. The MT 85 consists of registers of Marine Division correspondence between 1851 and 1919. They take … Continue reading →

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Tracing an individual – an introduction

Posted on July 27, 2012 by batemanm

This website and these guidance notes relate to British individuals who were taken as civilian Prisoners Of War by (POW) Germany and its allies during the First World War. Most of the information relates to Merchant Seamen and Fisherman although … Continue reading →

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SS Caledonia

Posted on July 27, 2012 by batemanm

Sunk by U-65 4th December 1916 near Malta. The Captain was Captain James Blakie. References in National Archives SS CALEDONIA. British transport sunk by submarine. Statement by Master. 1919.  

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MT 9/1301

Posted on July 25, 2012 by batemanm

Policy on payment on railway fares for repatriated Merchant Seamen Prisoners of War. Very small file – just two pages. Other articles which refer to this Catalogue reference No articles link to this page at this time

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MT 9/1288

Posted on July 24, 2012 by batemanm

This page contains additional information on National Archives File MT 9/1288. A large sized piece divided into separate folders each covering a discreet set of correspondence. Each folder has a unique (with the year) reference start with the letter ‘M’. … Continue reading →

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MT 9/1266

Posted on July 24, 2012 by batemanm

Correspondence from Swiss Legatation re repatriation of German prisoners of war from Palestine. Foreign Office Reference 8793/COTG/1918. This page contains additional information on National Archives File MT 9/1266. Small piece divided in separate folders each covering a discreet set of … Continue reading →

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MT 9/1260

Posted on July 24, 2012 by batemanm

Very small file. Original Board of Trade reference:  M534 File dated: 9/1/1919 Re: Treasury Chambers / Prisoners of War Asking for a statement giving details of expenses incurred in connection with repatriation of Officers and men of Merchant Marine belonging … Continue reading →

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MT 9/1253

Posted on July 24, 2012 by batemanm

This page contains additional information on National Archives File MT 9/1253. A large sized piece divided into separate folders each covering a discreet set of correspondence. Each folder has a unique (with the year) reference start with the letter ‘M’. … Continue reading →

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MT 9/1249

Posted on July 24, 2012 by batemanm

This page contains additional information on National Archives File MT 9/1249.  This file contains details of Inspection visits to Prisoner of War Camp Visits. A large sized piece divided into separate folders each covering a discreet set of correspondence. Each … Continue reading →

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MT 9/1244

Posted on July 24, 2012 by batemanm

This page contains additional information on National Archives File MT 9/1244.     A large sized piece divided into separate folders each covering a discreet set of correspondence. Each folder has a unique (with the year) reference start with the letter ‘M’.  … Continue reading →

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