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A sentry of the 3rd Carpathian Division with a view over the destroyed monastry of Monte Cassino. The Polish Army League, founded in Palmerston North, developed a relationship with Polish soldiers through befriending the soldiers. They corresponded with them and sent parcels. The Polish soldiers reciprocated with gifts, to acknowledge their appreciation of the friendship, and New Zealand's response to the welfare of Polish children.

Identification

Object type
Image
Archive
Polish Army League
Relation
CA: Polish Army League, Series 5, Folder 3
Date
1945?
Digitisation ID
2018P_PolishArmyLeagueS5F3_024638
Format
B&W print
Held In
Community Archives

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Taxonomy

Tags
italy,
poland,
polish army league,
soldier,
world war two,
wwii,
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