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British Prisoners of war released from Korea, pictured on their return to Southampton where they docked from the Asturius. Lady Victor Paget giving parcels to returning soldier Collins of the Gloucester regiment and his six year old daughter at the sheds in Southampton. 16th September 1953. Image details File size:
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