Second part, the items kept by the family. This includes Boyko's medals, POW tog tag, and an amazing scrapbook put together by Boyko, detailing his time as a POW.
Scrapbook
A few drawings done by Boyko, most showing POW life; as a Philly guy myself, my favorite would have to be the one of he did of the Philly skyline.
In his words...
Lastly, a photo of Boyko and his discharge:
Almost forgot, a few pages from the MACR:
That scrap book is fantastic. Great documentation on Mr. Boyko.
Being a from Philly, I also like that drawing. Good Ole Willy Penn up there!! Something I always look for when Home!!
You have some very nice item's on him. It good to know they are being cared for!!
That last page in his diary is awesome to read. FREEDOM AT LAST!!!!
Semper Fi
Philly Phil in AZ!!
Thanks, Phil. I grew up in Olney, and frequently drive into Philly for work. While there's been quite a few additions to the skyline since 1945, his drawing was easy to identify.
It was bitter sweet, as I would have loved to have kept the group together, but at the same time, am happy ta family member wanted to keep a portion of the group.
Oxford Circle here. well left in 79 (USMC) MY family (Mom and Bro) are up at Rhawn and Roosevet Blvd.Visited 2017.
It's good his family still have some interest.
Take Care.
Semper Fi
Phil
Last edited by AZPhil; 02-11-2020 at 05:01 AM.
A collection of family photos owned by Corporal Ronald Wood of Stalag VIIIb
The real “Escape to Victory” (for those who have seen the movie). A series of photos showing Prisoners of War from Stalag XVIII A playing football
Stalag XVIII-A - Wikipedia
Some more photographs from the same source
This one has “Stalag XVIIIA New Years Day 1944” written on the back.
The final image, with a rather sad looking man looking out of the window of the hut behind.
This is a really interesting thread.
As a 13-14 year old kid, I made money doing yard work for one of our neighbors.
He was a nice man who would invite me into his house for a cold Root Beer after
I had finished my work and ask about how I was doing in school or what my plans
were. Just a nice man who was very quite but seemed just a bit "off".
Some years later, I mentioned him to boss at work and he told me that my neighbor
had served in "Army Intelligence" during the war and had been captured and tortured
by the Gestapo. I wish that I taken the time to learn more about him.
gregM
Live to ride -- Ride to live
I was addicted to the "Hokey-Pokey" but I've turned
myself around.
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