Diary: [John Davies], prisoner of war, World War I

This material is held atArchifau Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 211 CDX911/1
  • Alternative Id.
      GB 211 CDX/911/1
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1918 Mar. 24 – 1919
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 file

Scope and Content

DIARY: [John Davies], prisoner of war, World War I. The entries record his journey from Metz to East Prussia and the work and conditions under which he lived. Transferred from Metz to Strasburg and then onwards through Karlsruhe, Finsterwalde, Warsaw, Danzig. He notes the places travelled though, his diet and how much he was paid for his work. (Page 5 - he mentions that he met a man from Brittany who could speak a little Welsh).

(7 pages).

Access Information

Ar Agor / Open

Dim cyfyngiadau / No Restrictions

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Cyflwr gweddol / Fair condition