Help for Prisoners. Page 29

HELP FOR PRISONERS 


Christine Knowles founded the British Prisoners of War Books and Games Fund and 'Forget-me-Not' League to help prisoners of war during World War One.  She was also involved in WW2.

During World War Two,  help for prisoners came from many quarters.  Families could send parcels and many independent groups were formed to supply specific items.  

In the United States the Inter-National Student Movement and the American Y.M.C.A. in New York worked hard to send items.

The English branch of the Y.M.C.A. also provided much needed supplies along with the famed 'International Red Cross'

Below is a poster Which measures 16 and a half inches by 11 and three quarter inches appealing for help.  Courtesy J Crouch.








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