Scope and Contents PRISONER OF WAR EXPERIENCES IN WORLD WAR II O'Keefe, Commander of Springfield Area Chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of War 1982-86, discusses air bombing missions over Germany in WWII, being shot down in 1944, and his capture; life in a German prisoner of war camp at Stalag Luft IV; the forced march of American POW's; and life on the open roads of Germany in the declining days of WWII.2 tapes, 180 mins., 20 pp. Interview by Glenn Kniss, 1985 OPEN See collateral file: photocopies...

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PRISONER OF WAR EXPERIENCES IN WORLD WAR II Leonard Patton, first Commander of the Springfield area Chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of War 1975-79, discusses joining the Army, his service in WWII, capture by the Germans, internments at Camp XIIA and Pritzwalk Labor Camp, forced march and effects of being a POW.

1 tape, 90 mins., 26 pp. Interview by Glenn Kniss, 1985 OPEN See collateral file

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PRISONER OF WAR EXPERIENCES IN WORLD WAR II Reilly, a medic during the WWII, discusses his capture and experiences as a POW of the Germans at Stalag XIIA and Stalag XIB; transportation by foot and train; medical care; burial details; and liberation. Also included are photocopies of letters, maps, and an article by Robert M. Bowen, "Hell Train."

1 tape, 90 mins., 9 pp. Interview by Glen Kniss, 1985 OPEN See collateral file