Blogs about: Robert Dickinson
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Remembering Robert Dickinson
Steve Dickinson at the grave of his uncle, Robert Dickinson, in Milan War Cemetery. May 2009. After escaping from prison camp, Robert Dickinson was sheltered by a family in Gassino (a small town near … more →
Survivors of Camp 59
Remembering Robert Dickinson
Dennis Hill wrote 6 months ago: Steve Dickinson at the grave of his uncle, Robert Dickinson, in Milan War Cemetery. May 2009. After … more →
Robert Dickinson's Address List
Dennis Hill wrote 8 months ago: Two pages of Robert Dickinson’s journal, “Servigliano Calling,” contain names and … more →
The "Servigliano Calling" Poets
Dennis Hill wrote 8 months ago: Robert Dickinson’s journal, “Servigliano Calling,” contains 34 poems. The twelve i … more →
"Servigliano Calling" Poem #13
Dennis Hill wrote 10 months ago: This clever poem pokes fun at early 1940s British class structure, but then reflects on how in time … more →
Letters from Loved Ones
Dennis Hill wrote 10 months ago: Following the fancy title page of Robert Dickinson’s journal is a simple, full-page inscriptio … more →
"Servigliano Calling" Poem #12
Dennis Hill wrote 10 months ago: “Sweethearts,” is one of three poems by Bombardier G. P. Whapples in Robert Dickinson … more →
"Servigliano Calling" Poem #11
Dennis Hill wrote 10 months ago: “The Experiences of a Captive: In Verse—And Worse” is one of four poems by A. Forman in … more →
"Servigliano Calling" Poem #10
Dennis Hill wrote 11 months ago: “The Mirage” is one of eight poems by Cpl. D. Nevitt in Robert Dickinson’s Camp 59 … more →
Robert Dickinson's Last Letter
Dennis Hill wrote 11 months ago: Robert Dickinson at home. This letter from Robert to his brother Jim and Jim’s wife Olive must have … more →
Robert's Calendars
Dennis Hill wrote 11 months ago: The last few pages of Robert Dickinson’s journal, “Servigliano Calling,” contain c … more →
"Servigliano Calling" Camp Poem #9
Dennis Hill wrote 1 year ago: “To Mother and Dad” is one of three poems by Denis Crooks recorded in Robert Dickinson … more →
"Servigliano Calling" Camp Poem #8
Dennis Hill wrote 1 year ago: This poem is one of eight by Cpl. D. Nevitt recorded in Robert Dickinson’s diary, “Servi … more →
"Servigliano Calling" Camp Poem #7
Dennis Hill wrote 1 year ago: This touching poem by Cpl. D. Nevitt reflects on the bravery and sacrifice of the women of Blighty ( … more →
"Servigliano Calling" Camp Poem #6
Dennis Hill wrote 1 year ago: This clever poem, an ode to the Camp 59 dog, is one of six by C.A. Hollis recorded in Robert Dickins … more →
The Christmas Ship
Dennis Hill wrote 1 year ago: This Christmas postcard, sent from Camp 59 by Robert Dickinson to his parents and young brother Len, … more →
“Servigliano Calling” Camp Poem #5
Dennis Hill wrote 1 year ago: On August 4, 1942 Robert Dickinson wrote in his diary: “A new invention in the camp ‘a Blower’. Denn … more →
"Servigliano Calling" Camp Poem #4
Dennis Hill wrote 1 year ago: F. Chiltern is represented by this single poem in Robert Dickinson’s diary, “Servigliano … more →
"Servigliano Calling" Camp Poem #3
Dennis Hill wrote 1 year ago: “If” is one of two poems by B.A. Crawford that are recorded in Robert Dickinson’s … more →
"Servigliano Calling" Camp Poem #2
Dennis Hill wrote 1 year ago: “Campo 59,” from Robert Dickinson’s diary, “Servigliano Calling,” is o … more →
