Jeffery Morphew

Jeffery Morphew

w Jeffery Morphew (1918-1994) Pilot South African Air Force Jeffrey, a South African, was captured in Libya on 4 June 1942 when he was 24 years old. His plane, shot down by the Germans, crashed on the ground. Jeffrey managed to jump before the crash and open his...
Ian Spoule

Ian Spoule

w Ian Spoule (1922-2001) 2/32 Australian Infantry Battalion Ian was only 18 when he decided to enlist on his birthday on 25 March 1940. While waiting in line, he met Jack Powling (“China”), who became his closest companion in the following years. Ian left Sydney...
Ronald Mann

Ronald Mann

w Ronald Mann Royal Artillery Ronald, a lieutenant, enlisted in March 1940. In August 1941, he was put in charge of a unit in the Libyan desert, assigned to carry out quick attacks against enemy tanks, despite his inexperience in warfare and weapons (something he...
Laurie du Preez

Laurie du Preez

w Laurie du Preez Six South African Infantry Brigade Laurie du Preez, a policeman, enlisted in the 6th South African (Police) Brigade. He was captured in Tobruk on 21 June 1942 after the area was overrun by General Rommel’s Italo-German forces. Although a soldier...
John Egbert Falls Dickson

John Egbert Falls Dickson

w John Egbert Falls Dickson Lieutenant Royal Navy John was captured on 29 June 1941 near Sirte with his comrades. He was immediately taken to Benghazi. Then, from Tarhuna, he was shipped to Taranto, where he arrived on 3 September. From there, he was loaded onto...
Henry (Harry) James Rock

Henry (Harry) James Rock

w Henry (Harry) James Rock 11° Battaglione Commando Royal Marines After enlisting in 1939, Harry joined the Royal Marines, participating in several missions with the 11th Commando Battalion. In September 1942, he set sail to Alexandria and reached Tobruk, where...