POW Dennis Lockey

[jansanderson]

Hi

I have a photo (attached) of Dennis William Lockey 13658 B Batt 286 Bde RFA whose service records are on Ancestry and povide plenty of information about his service. I presume during Operation Georgette, he was reported missing 9 Apr 1918. 25 May his father wrote to the ministry saying he had received a card from his son stating that he was a POW in Germany. Had a really good look but can't see anything about where he was held. I would be very grateful if someone could guide me in the search for details of his imprisonment.

Thanking you in advance

Jan

[robburns]

Hi

I have a photo (attached) of Dennis William Lockey 13658 B Batt 286 Bde RFA whose service records are on Ancestry and povide plenty of information about his service. I presume during Operation Georgette, he was reported missing 9 Apr 1918. 25 May his father wrote to the ministry saying he had received a card from his son stating that he was a POW in Germany. Had a really good look but can't see anything about where he was held. I would be very grateful if someone could guide me in the search for details of his imprisonment.

Thanking you in advance

Jan

[1690philip]

Hi Jan this link will help you in your search.

http://www.1914-1918.net/grandad/pow.htm

Regards,

phil

[robburns]

Hi Jan

My uncle was taken as a POW,I managed to find where he was held using the International Red Cross web site,it took a couple of months for a reply,but was well worth the wait .

Good Luck

Bob

[matteyre]

yes, I did the same but it was worth it

[jansanderson]

Thanks for your responses and the very useful suggestions you all made. No joy at the National Archive as yet but I need to do a more thorough search. Regarding the Red Cross archive, I had thought you needed to be a relative to gain access at this time. I'm not related to Dennis. Will follow up on your ideas.

With thanks

Jan