Why the uniforms appear “new” in 1942 photographs: Prisoners of war were allowed to retain their military uniforms which were essential for preventing escape disguises. Group photos like this were often taken on special occasions when men could wash, press and wear their best or newly issued kit for the camera. By 1942 regular Red Cross deliveries ensured that most British POWs in camps like XX-B had access to fresh battledress serge, often in the 1940 or 1941 pattern. This made the ragged clothing worn in 1940 a thing of the past in surviving images.
Roger Lewis is possibly Roger Lewis, born 15 Nov 1913 at Flint, North Wales. Stalag XXA Thorn, Gunner, Service Number 4190856, POW Number 15588. Royal Artillery – 101 Light Anti-Aircraft and Anti-Tank Regiment, 237 Battery. Captured in France. Also at Stalag XXB, Marienburg, Poland. No longer POW by
28 Jun 1945. (Guess based on available information.)
A. Morrison – possibly Alexander Morrison, born 13 Sep 1912 at Glasgow. Captured 27 May 1940 at Le Paradise, POW 11125 at Stalag XXA Thorn and also Stalag 20B, Marienburg. Private 3052463 in Royal Scots (Royal Regiment) or Royal Scots Fusiliers, 1st Battalion. (Guess based on available information.)
Wilfred Young is Wilfred George Young, born 19 January 1917 at Barham. Date of Capture 29 May 1940 Stalag XXA Thorn. Private 6287158 POW Number 11666 captured in France, Buffs 2nd Battalion. Transfered from XXA, Thorn to XXB, Marienburg, Poland on 9 Oct 1941. (Certain.)
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