taking our culture forward

Mr Syd Cringle, born 28th July 1924, talks to David Callister about the following topics:

  • WWII and training
  • Joining 1st Battalion of Border Regiment
  • Glider training
  • Battle at Arnhem
  • Prisoner of War in Stalag 11B
  • Relocation to working camp in Pad Grund
  • Living conditions
  • Levelling train lines
  • Escaping and joining women’s working camp
  • Transported back to the UK

Interviews

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