Small group of papers relating to George Owen's time as a prisoner of war including some items relating to his service in the Merchant Navy.
This collection contains items written in English and German.
Papers of George Owen
This material is held atHull University Archives, Hull History Centre
- Reference
- GB 50 U DX344
- Dates of Creation
- 1925-1945
- Language of Material
- English German
- Physical Description
- 13 items
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
George Robert Owen was born in Beverley on 12 August 1892. He married Edith Hodgson (born 3 Nov 1891) and they had five daughters and one son. He began service in the Merchant Navy in 1925 and was captured on the SS Salerno on 2 May 1940. He was transferred to Marlag and Milag Nord Camp at Westertinnake Germany.
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