Repatriation Collection

Return from China, Arrival of repatriate, Toulon, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 23rd June 1901

Charlotte Cecile Furtado, 1850
3480824 Charlotte Cecile Furtado, 1850; (add.info.: Charlotte Cecile Furtado (Furtado-Heine) was a French philanthropist, (1821 and 1896)

Marines from Mich. 1918 or 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Marines from Mich. 1918 or 1919. American Marines from Michigan after their return to the United States after World War I. One soldier wears a German Pickelhaube helmet

Bringing Home the Body of King Karl XII of Sweden, 1884 / 1878. Creator: Gustaf Cederström
Bringing Home the Body of King Karl XII of Sweden, 1884 / 1878

Invalides!; retour d'allamagne: nos grand-blesses rapatries'. Creator: Unknown
Invalides!; retour d'allemagne: nos grand-blesses rapatries'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Rapatries; apres la distribution des lettres: "Ils sont vivants tous les deux ! "'. Creator: J Simont
Rapatries; apres la distribution des lettres: "Ils sont vivants tous les deux ! "'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Rapatries; La sortie de la gare: un officier permissionnaire a retrouve ses enfants'. Creator: J Simont
Rapatries; La sortie de la gare: un officier permissionnaire a retrouve ses enfants'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Rapatries a Evian; en ecoutant la "Marseillaise" on chante, on pleure, on prie…. !, 1917. Creator: J Simont
Rapatries a Evian; en ecoutant la "Marseillaise" on chante, on pleure, on prie. !, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Rapatries; l'arrivee d'un train a Evian: des territoriaux de service sur le quai sont... 1917
Rapatries; l'arrivee d'un train a Evian: des territoriaux de service sur le quai sont acclames et embrasses, 1917

La Suisse fraternelle; le passage a Geneve des evacues des departements envahis; venant... 1918. Creator: J Renand
La Suisse fraternelle; le passage a Geneve des evacues des departements envahis; venant d'allemagne, par Schaffhouse, ils se dirigent, apres avoir ete reconfortes et pourvus vetements

Les rapatries du Nord de la France a annemasse (Haute-Savoie); Deux petits enfants... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les rapatries du Nord de la France a annemasse (Haute-Savoie); Deux petits enfants attendant, au milieu des paquets, que leur maman ait retrouve le sien, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Les rapatries du Nord de la France a annemasse (Haute-Savoie); une famille qui a... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les rapatries du Nord de la France a annemasse (Haute-Savoie); une famille qui a entasse tout ce qu'elle possede sur une brouette, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Les rapatries du Nord de la France a annemasse (Haute-Savoie); une arrivee de... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les rapatries du Nord de la France a annemasse (Haute-Savoie); une arrivee de rapatries, par le tramway venant de Geneve qui fut leur derniere halte avant la France, 1916

Agusta A. 109A AE-331 - ZE411 CC
Royal Marines - Agusta A.109A AE-331 / ZE411 CC (msn 7138). Captured at Stanley in June 1982 and operated by the Royal Marines after repatriation to the UK as ZE411. Date: 1983

Aerospatiale SA. 330L Puma PA-12
Prefectura Naval Argentina - Aerospatiale SA.330L Puma PA-12 (msn 1591), seen at Yeovil, after repatriation to the UK from the Falkland islands

Agusta A. 109 AE-331 - ZE411
Agusta A.109 AE-331 - ZE411 (msn 7138), ex Argintine Army, captured at RAF Stanley in 1982 and seen at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton after repatriation to the UK

FMA IA-58 Pucara A-533 (msn 033), captured at RAF Stanley in 1982 and displayed at Middle Wallop after repatriation to the UK, Date: circa 1984

The British in the Heart of the German Maritime Fortifications (Colour Litho)
2808768 The British in the Heart of the German Maritime Fortifications (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ceremony at Saint-Ail (colour litho)
2818409 Ceremony at Saint-Ail (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremony at Saint-Ail)

The Work of Repatriation in South Africa (litho)
1600947 The Work of Repatriation in South Africa (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Work of Repatriation in South Africa)

The reparation ceremony, in Athens, for the events of December 1, the salute to the Allied flags (colour litho)
2808557 The reparation ceremony, in Athens, for the events of December 1, the salute to the Allied flags (colour litho) by Beltrame

Interieur de navire rapatriant des malades (colour litho)
2789607 Interieur de navire rapatriant des malades (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interieur de navire rapatriant des malades)

Membership certificate to the American Colonization Society, February 22, 1832
A membership certificate to the American Colonization Society for Sarah Emlen Cresson signed by James Madison as the president of the society on February 22, 1832

A group of workmen cheer some of the repatriated and wounded prisoners, who respond from the windows aboard a Red Cross train which took them from the quayside at Liverpool. 25th October 1943

Railway Guard Mrs Connelly gives a big kiss to British troops arriving home at Glasgow, repatriated under the prisoner exchange scheme. 25th October 1943

Vichy troops were repatriated from Syria at Beirut, and Australian troops lined the quayside and played the ship out. Vichy troops are seen going aboard on of the boats which took them to Tunis

The Hospital Ship Asturias seen here leaving the French Channel port of Le Harve for England in September 1914. The ship would be torpedoed in 1917 killing 31

World War II: P. O. W. S. Reunion on the dockside when the repatriates disembarked from
World War II: P.O.W.S. Reunion on the dockside when the repatriates disembarked from the Drottningholm

MEXICAN REPATRIATION, 1935. A mother of Mexican descent in California discusses the forced deportation of Mexicans in the United States, including citizens and legal immigrants

Cartoon, On the eve of repatriation, WW1
Cartoon, On the eve of repatriation. A German patient in a French hospital asks an orderly if he will be ok with his reconstructed chin containing silver

Repatriation to Greece from Turkey
Greeks being allowed to returned to Greece from Turkey - 26th October 1964 - repatriations were therefore still occuring at this late date

Polish Red Cross Identity Photo - August 1946
Half-length portrait of lady in Polish Red Cross uniform. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N26729-RHF

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"Repatriation: Bringing Home the Memories and Heroes of War" In the realm of repatriation, history intertwines with emotions as we witness the return of cherished artifacts and individuals to their rightful homes. From the Agusta A. 109A AE-331 - ZE411 CC helicopter to the Aerospatiale SA. 330L Puma PA-12 aircraft, these mechanical marvels symbolize resilience and triumph. Amongst them stands the Agusta A. 109 AE-331 - ZE411, a testament to human ingenuity that soared through turbulent skies during times of conflict. Alongside it, we encounter the FMA IA-58 Pucara A-533 plane—a relic from WWII-War Prisoners era—reminding us of those who sacrificed everything for freedom. But repatriation goes beyond machinery; it embraces stories etched in time. It captures moments like members of the Women Land Army (WLA) being helped by German Prisoners of War as they gather strength amidst adversity. These images reflect unity despite differences, reminding us that humanity can rise above animosity. Delving deeper into history's embrace, we discover "The British in the Heart of German Maritime Fortifications, " a captivating color lithograph capturing bravery against insurmountable odds. Meanwhile, at Saint-Ail, a ceremony unfolds—its vibrant hues mirroring hope restored after tumultuous times. Yet repatriation extends far beyond borders; it transcends continents and cultures alike. In South Africa's litho depiction titled "The Work of Repatriation, " we glimpse compassion bridging divides as people come together to heal wounds inflicted by past conflicts. And then there are ceremonies like Athens' reparation ceremony for December 1 events—an occasion where Allied flags salute shared victories over darkness while honoring those who fought valiantly for justice. Even within ships carrying sick passengers home lies another facet—their journey epitomizes the compassionate side of repatriation.