Stefan Mackowski
Stefan Mackowski was just fourteen years old when he was taken from his home by German soldiers during the Second World War.
This was the beginning of a period of imprisonment in various Concentration and labour camps throughout Europe. One day while travelling through Austria by Train, Stefan managed to escape. He is then believed to have made his way down through Italy, where he joined up with the "Free Polish Forces", fighting with the British Army.
After the war had ended in Europe and the Far East, the unit Stefan was serving with was sent to England. Ironically Stefan and his comrades found themselves guarding German POW’s at Wolverley Camp.
Sadly Stefan passed away a few years ago, his son Paul is now trying to find as many details as possible about his war time exploits. Paul will be visiting Wolverley at the beginning of June and would be interested to hear from anyone who has any information about his father.
Wolverley camp will be pleased to pass on any information to Paul.
Stefan Mackowski was just fourteen years old when he was taken from his home by German soldiers during the Second World War.
This was the beginning of a period of imprisonment in various Concentration and labour camps throughout Europe. One day while travelling through Austria by Train, Stefan managed to escape. He is then believed to have made his way down through Italy, where he joined up with the "Free Polish Forces", fighting with the British Army.
After the war had ended in Europe and the Far East, the unit Stefan was serving with was sent to England. Ironically Stefan and his comrades found themselves guarding German POW’s at Wolverley Camp.
Sadly Stefan passed away a few years ago, his son Paul is now trying to find as many details as possible about his war time exploits. Paul will be visiting Wolverley at the beginning of June and would be interested to hear from anyone who has any information about his father.
Wolverley camp will be pleased to pass on any information to Paul.
Stefan Mackowski can be seen third from the right in this picture at an unknown camp.
Poster for the exhibition of Wolverley Camp material, taking place during May. Lots of interesting information and photographs to be seen.
A recent letter sent to Mike from local lady Mrs Houseman, remarkably she reveals some of her memories of Wolverley Camp.
I have just read about the Americans in camp at Lea Castle.
Does anyone remember the wedding of two American Doctors at Cookley Church, so different to ours?
A lovely day and all the village lined the Churchyard. Only the officers were allowed in. Bride and Groom in very smart uniforms, just two bridesmaids walked in front carrying yellow roses. After the ceremony we were all given handfuls of rice to throw which the birds enjoyed, but we could have made puddings from it as rice was on ration or unobtainable. One lady visitor from the USA said it was very nice of the village people to come.
What we missed most was our walks through the Park to Wolverley.
Mrs Housman went on to say in her letter, "I was 100 years old on 17th January 2005"
We are sure that Mrs Houseman would like to learn more about these newly weds, can anyone help us with any further information.
I have just read about the Americans in camp at Lea Castle.
Does anyone remember the wedding of two American Doctors at Cookley Church, so different to ours?
A lovely day and all the village lined the Churchyard. Only the officers were allowed in. Bride and Groom in very smart uniforms, just two bridesmaids walked in front carrying yellow roses. After the ceremony we were all given handfuls of rice to throw which the birds enjoyed, but we could have made puddings from it as rice was on ration or unobtainable. One lady visitor from the USA said it was very nice of the village people to come.
What we missed most was our walks through the Park to Wolverley.
Mrs Housman went on to say in her letter, "I was 100 years old on 17th January 2005"
We are sure that Mrs Houseman would like to learn more about these newly weds, can anyone help us with any further information.
