Ukrainian in Scotland works to preserve POW chapel From: The Ukrainian Weekly | Date: November 14, 2004| Author: | . Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Leliw, Tony
Ukrainian Weekly, The
11-14-2004
LOCKERBIE, Scotland - A former British soldier is appealing for funds to
help preserve a chapel used by members of the Galicia Division. The
Ukrainian Catholic chapel in Lockerbie, Scotland, is being looked after
byZennon Pufkyj, a retired lance corporal with the Kings Own Scottish
Borders.

Mr. Pufkyj, 53, who was christened and was married to his Scottish wife,
Ina, in the chapel, says it is in urgent need of repairs. "The roof needs
replacing and we would like to build a car park, disabled toilets and a
picnic area for visitors," he said.

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