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- 1939-1946 (Creation)
- 1914-1918 (Creation)
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1 file (AF2019.014 - J.J. Sheridan) in 1 fond box (Personal Records VI)
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Donated to the Air Force Museum of Alberta 4 April, 2019 by Diane Sarro, first cousin once removed of John Sheridan. Accessioned by Curator Alison Mercer 1 May, 2019.
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Donated by Diane Sarro, first cousin once removed of John Sheridan 4 April, 2019.
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Contains a series of letters written to family member's during John Sheridan's time at Stalag Luft 3 as a Prisoner of War. The letters go from 1942 until his release in 1945. One postcard included was written during the First World War by a Sheridan family member who was serving overseas. His direct connection to John is unknown. A transcription of the letters is available upon request.
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- English
- German
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The Air Force Museum of Alberta Archives - Accession Number AF2019.014
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- English