Image of Brigadier Gentry meeting with Polish soldiers in Italy, sent to Polish Army League

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Title

Image of Brigadier Gentry meeting with Polish soldiers in Italy, sent to Polish Army League

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Palmerston North City Library

Collection

Manawatū Heritage

Description

Image of Brigadier Gentry deputising for General Freyberg in the Italian meeting with the Poles, during World War Two. 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.

Format

Image

Date created

1945?

URL

https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/64d8ba73-4a42-499e-950b-59047032a9c0

Locations

Italy

Related subjects

brigadier gentry / poland / polish army league / soldiers / uniforms / world war two / wwii

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