Queensland Family History Society Inc
QFHS Calendar Event
Learn@QFHS – An ANZAC’s experience as a POW: from Libya to Italy and Germany.
Starts: 13 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM
Ends: 13 Feb 2026 at 11:30 AM
Notes:
THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE
Presenter: Pauleen Cass
This case study focuses on Private Hugh Moran in the AIF who was captured in Libya in 1941, imprisoned as a POW in Italy until 1943, when he was moved to a German Stalag in current-day Poland. He, and others, were forced to labour in the mines and industry until early 1945. With the progress of the encroaching Russian Army, the Stalags were vacated by the Germans. The POWs and guards from Stalag VIIIB trudged westward across the bitter winter of 1945. Hugh was fortunate and survived 4 years of life as a POW and returned to Australia in 1945.
We are less familiar with the POW experience in Europe and this presentation will provide records and resources that can assist Australian and New Zealand researchers.
Note: Attend online and/or view on catchup for a month after the meeting (when speakers have given consent).
Limited places are available for each session, so bookings on Eventbrite are essential.
This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)
For suggestions for training course topics please contact the Education team at |[education@qfhs.org.au].
Presenter: Pauleen Cass
This case study focuses on Private Hugh Moran in the AIF who was captured in Libya in 1941, imprisoned as a POW in Italy until 1943, when he was moved to a German Stalag in current-day Poland. He, and others, were forced to labour in the mines and industry until early 1945. With the progress of the encroaching Russian Army, the Stalags were vacated by the Germans. The POWs and guards from Stalag VIIIB trudged westward across the bitter winter of 1945. Hugh was fortunate and survived 4 years of life as a POW and returned to Australia in 1945.
We are less familiar with the POW experience in Europe and this presentation will provide records and resources that can assist Australian and New Zealand researchers.
Note: Attend online and/or view on catchup for a month after the meeting (when speakers have given consent).
Limited places are available for each session, so bookings on Eventbrite are essential.
This event is held in QLD time, AEST: no daylight saving. (GMT+10)
For suggestions for training course topics please contact the Education team at |[education@qfhs.org.au].