226216 Gnr. Joseph Christus Lambon British Army 81st Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Artillery from:Birmingham My father Joe Lambon served as an anti-tank gunner in the 81st Anti-Tank Regiment (RA) as part of the First Division from 1942 to the end of the war. He served in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, being captured at Anzio when his gun (along with 23 others) were overrun. His last 16 months were as a prisoner in various camps, Stalag 4B being the last one.
I know he was repatriated by the US Army at the end of the war and after a few weeks at home signed up to go out to Palestine where he served for at least 12 months. He lived the rest of his life in peace working in a factory and tending his garden. He spoke very little about the war despite a very excited little boy in the 1960's (me) asking him about his experiences every time a war movie came on TV. I formed the opinion his war time experiences had a deep, profound effect on him.
I doubt there are many left out there who will remember him. However, if anyone has information relating to either this camp or other soldiers who fought in the 81st please get in touch.
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