Ted Mayhew (1919-1982): His WWII journey began in France, and he survived the breakout from Cassel before being captured
Category: Paternal Family Stories
Missing: a Journey From Capture to Captivity
Ted Mayhew (1919-1982): A young soldier's journey from capture to captivity, as his family faces the uncertainty of his fate during the Blitz
Shadows of Injustice: Survival and Suffering at E72
Ted Mayhew (1919–1982) a British soldier captured near Dunkirk, who, along with fellow POWs, endured unrelenting hardship at the notorious E72 work camp
Making the Best of a Bad Job: Adapting to Life as a POW
Ted Mayhew (1919-1982): During WW2, POWs faced harsh conditions, but formed communities, found purpose, and maintained hope amidst adversity
Two Million Steps: Surviving the Long March of 1945
Ted Mayhew (1919-1982): In January 1945, Ted Mayhew and fellow POWs embarked on a gruelling evacuation march westward amid Europe's harsh winter conditions
Smokes, skies, and simple pleasures
Charlie Mayhew (1902-1969) one man's quest to escape the mundane confines of a working-class life
A Soldier’s Return – the Long Road Back
Ted Mayhew (1919-1982): His post-war struggles reveal the challenges faced by returning POWs, seeking reintegration while coping with trauma and change
A snakes and ladders life
William Mayhew (1882-1918): Against the odds, a disadvantaged Englishman embarks on a journey to secure a better future for his family in the US
One of the lucky ones
Ted Mayhew (1890-1971): A journey of service from volunteering in 1914 to returning home
Farming the future
John Mayhew (1716-1769): a Norfolk farmer at the cutting edge of a rural revolution









