Memories of a Motor Transport Officer at Setley POW Camp 65
Author: Gareth Owen
An oral history interview with Gordon Forsey. Interview Date 01/11/13
Gordon was drafted to take 31 troops out to Singapore but when his wife fell ill, he was posted to Setley Plain POW camp and taught to drive by the Germans so that he could fulfil the role of Motor Transport Officer. He has some very amusing stories about daily life in and around the camp and recalls the bombing raids on Poole.
To find out more about the camp see the ‘Setley Prisoner of War Camp – Overview’ article.
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Interviewed by: Helen Wallbridge
Transcription by: John Martin
Checked by: Gareth Owen
Audio Editor: Cosmic Carrot
Date: 1946