1945

Frank Larkin

Frank Larkin

My father had kept a number of photographs that were taken during the war years. There is also a photograph taken by the Imperial Japanese Army of my father while he was a prisoner.

Letter Oct 2nd 1945

Letter Oct 2nd 1945

Frank is looking forward to his return. He wants his homecoming kept quiet.

Letter Oct 4th 1945

Letter Oct 4th 1945

Frank refers to his last days in Manila and the impending return on home on the British aircraft carrier “HMS Speaker”. Frank praises the good work of the American GIs looking after the liberated prisoners of war.