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234455 PO. Maurice Barnes Royal Navy HMS Seal from:Bergh Apton, Norfolk (d.9th Sep 1940) Petty Officer Maurice Barnes of the submarine HMS Seal, whose family lived in the village of Bergh Apton, Norfolk, was captured when HMS Seal surrendered on 5th of May 1940. He was sent with other crew to Stalag XXa. He escaped in Summer 1940 but was killed by Russian guards on the Russian/Polish border on 9th of September 1940. I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who served with Maurice, or who can shed any light on his life in Stalag XXa, his escape and his death. I would particularly like to make contact with a Warrant Officer of a Hussar Regiment who escaped with Maurice and who was probably the only witness to his death. Presumably he made it home to report the circumstances. His own story, or contact with his family, would be a great joy to us at Bergh Apton Local History Group. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please type the first part our your email in the first box (eg. john.smith) the @ sign is added automaticallly, please type the second part in the second box (eg. gmail.com). Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**