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3970424 Sergeant Donald Chaplin

We are keen to hear from anyone who is a relative or knows anything about Sergeant Donald Chaplin.

Please don't hesitate to contact us so we can share the story of this brave man.


Born: 20 Feb 1919

Company: HQ

Prisoner of War

Captured on 25 Sep 1944

  • Stalag 2A — Neubrandenburg, Mecklenburg, 29 Sep 1944 – 28 Apr 1945

Released: 26 Jun 1945



Read Donald Chaplin's story here


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