Memories of my parents
Author: Gareth Owen
An oral history interview with Steve Antczak. Interview Date 23/02/2014
Steve was born in the New Forest but his father was born in Germany and known locally as ‘Klaus’. He was captured by American troops and taken prisoner of war. Although he didn’t like to talk about his experiences, Steve says that his father found his way somehow to the POW camp in Setley. He met Steve’s mother on a bus and was able to stay in England by becoming a volunteer with bomb disposal. He remembers his mother telling some humorous stories about her work in the Transport Corps.
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Interviewed by: Dave Larder
Transcription by: John Martin
Checked by: Gareth Owen
Audio Editor: Cosmic Carrot
Date: 1914