World War II - Prisoners of War - Stalag Luft I 

A collection of stories, photos, art and information on Stalag Luft I

Guestbook Entries - 1st Quarter - 2003
 1/01/03 thru 3/31/03

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Name: Shelley Kuhen
Postal Street Address: 934 Highland Terr
City, State, Zip: Macon GA 31201
Sent: 8.43 AM - 3/31 2003

I am the costume designer at Theatre Macon and we are doing a production of Stalag 17. Your website has been very helpful in my research. We try very hard to be as authentic as possible, not only in the way a show looks, but in the personalities and the attitudes of the real people that we portray. So your photos have been awesome as well as the letters, stories. etc. We have a man who lives here in Macon that was actually at Stalag 17 and knows the men who wrote the book and came and talked with our actors as well so we consider ourselves very fortunate! Thank you so much for all of the time and effort that has gone into this site.

Name: Pat Gallagher
Sent: 3.48 PM - 3/30 2003

I was not a POW but I did complete 32 missions with the 452nd Bomb Group. I completed my missions October 17, 1944

Name: McAdam, Robert
POW Camp: Luft 1
Name of POW: same
Postal Street Address: 101Saint Clare Drive
City, State, Zip: Crowley, Texas 76036
Sent: 11.09 AM - 3/28 2003

Nice job on the website. It has already helped the son of george Oliver to obtain info from some of us who knew George.
Does the red print mean that the Pow is deceased? I was not aware, for example, that Walker Limehouse had died.

Name: Gary Bartel
Hometown: Discovery Bay, Ca.
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW: Richard William Bartel
Postal Street Address: 2203 Reef Court
City, State, Zip: Discovery Bay, Ca. 94514
Sent: 3.17 AM - 3/28 2003

My dad was a pilot flying a B-17 in the 398th Bomb Group out of England. The name of their plane was "Ground Happy" and they were on about their 30th mission when they were shot down around 1944 I think. He was a POW for 18 months.
Unfortunately, he was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1969.
My family and I are leaving for England tomorrow on vacation and I want to find his airfield if possible which I believe to be in Nuthampton.
Thanks for the pictures and all your great work. My dad's name is on the list but I couldn't pick him out of any of the photos.

Thanks again and I would appreciate any correspondence or further information.

Sincere regards,

Gary Bartel

Name: carolyn wilson
Hometown: Toronto,
POW Camp: Poland
Name of POW: Ernest "Sonny" Howell
Postal Street Address: 1875 Steeles Ave.W. #426
City, State, Zip: North York, Ont. Canada
Sent: 7.14 PM - 3/27 2003

Hello. My father was a pow in Poland for 5 years. After the war he met my mom, Nellie Wike, they had a child, which is me. I would like to locate any Howell's left, as I must have family that I have never met. If anyone knows him, I would love to have a photo of him. thank you.

Name: Gina Moorehead
Hometown: What Cheer, Iowa
POW Camp: Germany
Name of POW: Harry Max Moorehead
City, State, Zip: Los Angeles, CA
Sent: 3.31 PM - 3/27 2003

The only information I have is that my Dad was a POW in Germany -- for 3 years, I believe. I was hoping that someone had perhaps known him at that time.

Name: JAYNE SIMPSON
Hometown: TELFORD
POW Camp: STALAG 3 CAMP
Name of POW: THOMAS WATTS
Postal Street Address: 68 NJAMES WAY DONNINGTON TELFORD SHROPSHIRE
City, State, Zip: NOTTINGHAM
Sent: 9.51 AM - 3/27 2003

MY MUMS UNCLE TOM WAS TOOK PRISONER OF WAR BY THE GERMANS IN STALAG HIS NAME WAS THOMAS WATTS HIS NAME WAS TOMMY WATTS HE FELL IN LOVE WITH A RUSSIAN GIRL CALLED MOURUSHIA SHE HAD A DAUGHTER NAMES KATRINA HE NEVER NEW ABOUT HER HE IS DEAD NOW IM TRYING TO FIND HER SHE IS MY MUMS COUSIN SHE WAS BEHIND THE BERLIN WALL MY GRANDMA HAD A LETTER AFTER THE WAR FROM KATRINS SAYING SHE WAS SEARCHING FOR HER DAD WHO WAS TOMMY WATTS IF THERE IS ANY ONE OUT THERE WHO KNEW TOMMY AND KNOWS HIS DAUGHTER PLEASE EMAIL ,ME MY MUM WOULD BE SO HAPPY

Name: JEFF SPRINGSTUN
POW Camp: UNKNOWN
Name of POW: DENZEL SPRINGSTUN
Postal Street Address: 9785 E CELESTE DR
City, State, Zip: TUCSON AZ 85730
Sent: 8.59 AM - 3/27 2003

YOU GUY'S ARE MY HERO'S !! My Uncle Denzel springstun flew waist in forts and lib's , my Dad said he hit Ploesti in a Lib . He was shot down and was taken prisoner in a fort after 30 plus missions . There is a poem writen by a man named Mackinlay Kantor titled "ONE CHUTE BURNED" Published in the December 4th ,1943 Saturday evening post that mentions a crewman named "Springstun" . Does any of you know my Uncle. You guy's went to hell and back and you guy's are my hero's !I didn't get to talk much to my uncle about his time with the Mighty 8TH, he wouldn't say much about it. Now he's gone on his final mission never to return , except in my memory and those he knew. I miss him so ! You guy's are my hero's ! If you knew my uncle please contact me , i so want to know more about him. Thank you so much for your dedication and bravery and for making this world and this country a better place for all who enjoy it's bountiful libertys !

Name: Philip Carney
POW Camp: Not a POW
Postal Street Address: 6616 Columbus Ave.
City, State, Zip: Richfield, MN 5542a3
Sent: 5.43 PM - 3/26 2003

Checking POW statistics because of Iraq. Gives some back ground. I was in WWll in European Theater. Have several friends that were however.

Name: Kathy Ziller
Hometown: pennsylvania
POW Camp: not sure
Name of POW: Louis Frailey
Postal Street Address: Church ST.
City, State, Zip: Jeanesville pa. 18201
Sent: 12.15 AM - 3/26 2003

My father was with the 101 infantry (i think) he never told us much about the year he was a prisoner in Germany, my Mother told us a little about it.I would like to know if their is anyone from his unit and if they would be interested in getting in touch with me. Thank you Kathy Ziller

Name: Newton, Donald W. , Sr.
Hometown: Madison, MS
City, State, Zip: Madison, MS 39110-7125
Sent: 10.09 PM - 3/25 2003

Name: robert c. bueker
Hometown: Schertz, Tx 78154
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW: robert c. bueker
Postal Street Address: 1000 Antler Dr.
City, State, Zip: Schertz, Tx 78154
Sent: 5.46 PM - 3/25 2003

Navigator on "Buzz Job", B-24 from 454th Bomb Gp., Cerignola, Italy. Went down Nov 20, 44 south of Gyor, Hungary. Five crewmembers lost. Regrouped with Pilot, Co-Pilot at Oberrussel interrogation camp. Arrived Barth approximately Dec 12 after bombing raid by B17's in Berlin. Locked in rail cars during the raid and fortunately the marshalling yards were not the target that day. In the same barracks at North 3 with Col Gabreski. In March 1945, a boxing match was held by the prisoners in an outside ring constructed by the Germans. Max Schmeling did the fighter introductions. Fights were pitiful with emaciated prisoners barely able to stand, let alone throw punches. May l, day of liberation, my pilot Joe Plepel discovered his native Yugoslav tongue was understood by the Russians and we were allowed through their lines to tour Barth and the airbase. Visiting the former married Officers quarters, two lamps were noted made of human skin with prominent tatoos. The camp for internment of civil prisoners was littered with the corpses of (estimated) 5,000 whom were abandoned without food or water behind electric fences.

Name: Louise Belitsos
Hometown: Brooklyn, CT
POW Camp: Staflaf Luft 1
Name of POW: Peter S. Belitsos
Sent: 12.37 PM - 3/25 2003

Thank you for letting me know about what my grandfather's time in captivity was like. You are giving many people of my generation a chance to see what really happened.

Name: Karin Smith
Hometown: Fargo, ND
POW Camp: Stalag Luft IV
Name of POW: Warren S. Smith
Sent: 1.33 AM - 3/25 2003

Looking for any other information about the camp, or stories about this POW Warren S. Smith. I am really interested to know what compound he was in.

Name: LINDA BUSH
Sent: 9.43 PM - 3/24 2003

DEAR BARBARA AND MARY, I CAME ACROSS THIS WEBSITE ACCIDENTALLY BECAUSE I WAS LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE CURRENT POW'S IN IRAQ. I WANTED TO READ IT BECAUSE YOU HAD SO MUCH HEARTFELT INTEREST IN WHAT HAD HAPPENED TO YOUR FATHER AS A PRISONER OF WAR. I KNOW THAT IT WOULD MAKE HIS HEART PROUD TO KNOW THAT YOU LOVED HIM ENOUGH TO TAKE THE TIME TO DO THIS WEBSITE, WE SHOULD NEVER FORGET THE SUFFERINGS OF OUR SERVICEMEN AND SERVICEWOMEN KILLED AND THOSE THAT WERE HELD AS POW'S. GOD BLESS POW'S PAST AND PRESENT.

Name: Brian J. Casey
Hometown: Floral Park N.Y.
POW Camp: Stalag 1 north 2 barrack 5
Name of POW: Henry Kaczorowski
Postal Street Address: 128 Rutledge dr.
City, State, Zip: Red Bank N. J. 07701
Sent: 11.09 PM - 3/23 2003

Would like to know the accounts of my uncles time as a P.O.W. ? Would also like information on how and when his bomber was shot down ? There was also a book that was written that included some information on my uncles plane and the other people in his crew .


Thank You

Name: Dale Linebarger
Hometown: Dallas, Tx
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: R.C. Bueker
Sent: 10.40 PM - 3/23 2003

Found the site by accident...have been friends with
R.C. (Bob) Bueker (North 3)for about 43 years. Have informed Bob of the site this week so he can contribute toward preserving the memory.

Name: Daphne Visser Lees
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1 South Barrack 6 Room 7
Name of POW: F/O Frank J Lees
Postal Street Address: Novemberstraat 51
City, State, Zip: !335 EZ Almere The Netherlands
Sent: 11.35 AM - 3/23 2003

My father F/O Frank J. Lees RAF was in Stalag Luft 1 from November 1943 - May 1945. He was a Lancaster pilot, Number 9 squadron. He bailed out over Brandenberg on the night of Nov 18/19 1943 and was captured five days later. He was in the same room as John Cordner - the artist. Names of others who occupied the same room for varying periods of time.

S.A.A.F.
Lt J F Cameron, Lt CMD Reitz, Lt H P Currin, Lt J J Steyn,Lt B J Grove,Lt K K Kincaid-Weeks,Lt G Whitehouse

U.S.A.A.F
W. O'Brien, D D Wilson, O A Montgomery

R.A.F
F/O S Smith, F/O J. Cordner, F/O N. Parry

Is there anyone out there who remembers him or hearing of him? He was from Manchester, England

Name: Ashley Schafer
Hometown: Goodhue
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Frank Goplen
Sent: 3.15 PM - 3/22 2003

hi my name is ashley and i know a guy named frank goplen he was 20 yrs old when he was captured and sent to this camp. He said that he was a crew member of a plane that was on its way to switz. and they didnt make it. so i was just wondering if anyone knows this guy?

Name: Leslie Liddell
Hometown: Bulverde, Texas
POW Camp: Stalag 9B
Name of POW: Joe Liddell
Postal Street Address: 5123 FM 1863
City, State, Zip: Bulverde Texas 78163
Sent: 1.33 AM - 3/22 2003

My uncle, Joe Liddell, was captured at the Battle of the Bulge and imprisoned at Stalag 9B. After the war, he spent the rest of his life (until 2000) in a veterans hospital. I would love to hear from anyone that may have knew him, and to those of you that were there, my heart and thanks go out to you.

Name: Cristine Patrykus
POW Camp: Stallag XXa &Stalag VIg
Name of POW: Jozef Ciesielski
Sent: 3.43 PM - 3/21 2003

Jozef Ciesielski: Polish army POW captured Sep. 17, 1939 released possibly 1945

Name: peter worby
Hometown: luton
Name of POW: 8th airforce
Postal Street Address: 26 woodgreen rd luton england
City, State, Zip: lu28bt england
Sent: 11.36 AM - 3/21 2003

how ever can we thank you for giving us english our freedom in ww2? we owe you a debt of honour..i honour your memories by being a member of friends of the 8th and 8th historical society and showing people my small museum dedicated to the usaaf....our good friends include henry reilly 447th bg among others who were pow,s....god bless you all, we love all of ya
peter and lisa

Name: Nathan Rasko
Hometown: Indianola, Iowa
Name of POW: John Rasko
Sent: 12.36 AM - 3/21 2003

John Rasko was my Great Uncle. I didn't know him as well as I would have liked, but I knew that he was a POW. I stumbled upon this site, and noticed his name. What I have seen is Very interesting, but if anyone knew John Rasko, I would love to hear from them! Please feel free to e-mail me. Thanks

Name: Howard J Zeman II
Hometown: Loomis, CA
POW Camp: Stalag 1
Name of POW: Howard J Zeman
Postal Street Address: PO Box 1805
City, State, Zip: Loomis, CA 95650
Sent: 11.10 PM - 3/20 2003

Came across this page from a websearch on Stalag 1. Looking for information about my father. I think he was a Lt at the time. He never really talked about his experiences there and passed away July 2001. He was a -17 pilot, I think with 95th Bomb Grp. Would appreciate any information.

Name: Samantha Lake
Hometown: Gloucester - England
POW Camp: Moosburg - Poland
Name of POW: Thomas George Oakes
Postal Street Address: 28 Stewarts Mill Lane
City, State, Zip: Abbeymead Gloucester GL4 5UL
Sent: 2.39 PM - 3/20 2003

I am trying to find out information on behalf of my Grandfather Tommy Oakes. His memory is very vague on the time spent in the Prisoner of War Camp. The information I have is as follows;

He was captured in Dunkirk in 1940 and was sent to a camp he believes was Stallag 8 in Moosburg Poland.

He fought with the 5th Gloucester Terretorials in the Forward Betallion.

He was released in April / May 1945.

If anybody can provide me with any more information to piece together my grandfathers memory I would appreciate if you could let me know. Also if you know of any other places that I can look your help would be appreciated.

Name: Lauri Brown
Name of POW: Lewis Rush
Postal Street Address: 689 Birch Circle
City, State, Zip: Price, Utah 84501
Sent: 9.08 PM - 3/18 2003

Your site is very interesting. My grandfather passed away 10 years ago and as your father took with him all information on his experience, all I know is that he was a prisoner of war in a German camp. I am just now trying to find information as I was not sure I really wanted to know the horror that he must of went through to not ever speak of it. He would not even watch anything war related on the television. I do have a few of his medals, ribbons and a 15th air force bomb group patch. Any information that you might be able to offer would be greatly appreciated. My Grandfathers name is Lewis Rush.

Name: Roman A. Gabriel
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY, USA
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW: N. F. Caputo
Postal Street Address: 501 E. Lorene St.
City, State, Zip: Payson, AZ, 85541
Sent: 12.37 AM - 3/18 2003

I looking for more info on N. F. Caputo from Brooklyn, NY. He was in barracks # 12 I believe.

Name: B. Carmichael
Hometown: winnipeg, manitoba canada
POW Camp: Stalag III at sagan/ stalag IIIA luckenwalde
Name of POW: John Archie Carmichael
Postal Street Address: 332 Hampton Street
City, State, Zip: winnipeg, Manitoba
Sent: 4.02 PM - 3/17 2003

My father in-law was a collector of memories. He's gone now but when he was a dam buster (navigator) that was shot down ove the black forest and eventually ended up in Stalag III. Lord knows how but he wrote letters every day and hid them. We have them all. the give great details of the bartering system. Because before he went into the service he was a school principal he helped with the camp paper. LOCAL NEWS stalag IIIA Lukenwalde (after the death march) THe dates we still have copies of are April 25,27,28,29, 1944 and May 2,3,5,6,8(churchill's speech & the kings speech) 9,10,11,13,14,18. We also have the Bullitin on the war criminals and the British headquarters Stalag 111A evacuation orders and an inteligence summary No.# 20 and No. 21. Also the British officer news May 19. If anyone is interested in any thing let me know.

Name: Kelli Hart
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW: Captain E. C. Heckman
Postal Street Address: PO Box 375
City, State, Zip: Winnsboro, TX, 75494
Sent: 3.39 PM - 3/16 2003

My Granddad was shot down while flying P-47 over Luneville, France in Sept. 1944 and was a POW at Stalag Luft I until May 1945 when liberated. I found a list on anther web site that told me he was in the North 1 Compound. He was called Ned by his family. He remained in the Air Force for 30 years and retired a Lt. Col. He died September 4, 1996 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetary. Our family would like to hear from anybody who might have any more information about him.

Name: Dan Blodgett
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Postal Street Address: 1714 State St.
City, State, Zip: Alton, IL 62002
Sent: 4.11 PM - 3/13 2003

Name: Ronna Janssen
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 4 and 357
Name of POW: Julian Walker
Postal Street Address: Rt 1 Box 222
City, State, Zip: Eastman, GA
Sent: 9.19 AM - 3/13 2003

I am looking for the site of Stalag 357 near Hanover. My father was liberated from this camp after the 500 mile march from Stalag Luft IV. I will be visiting Germany in early April and would like to visit the site if there is any marker. Plus I need directions or something specific to help me find it. Thanks, Ronns

Name: John Bates
Hometown: Austin
POW Camp: Stalag 3B
Name of POW: James D Bates
Sent: 11.57 PM - 3/12 2003

My father, Sgt. James D. Bates, was 143rd Infantry. Captured in Salerno, Italy, September 13, 1943. Held in Stalag 3B at Furstenberg.
Passed away November 20, 1987.

Name: PAUL M. MATUS
Hometown: WAKEMAN, OH. 44889
POW Camp: STALAG LUFT I librated May 10 th 45
Name of POW: PAUL M. MATUS
Postal Street Address: 53080 US RT 20 fax same as phone
City, State, Zip: WAKEMAN,OH. 44889
Sent: 8.10 PM - 3/12 2003

BAILED OUT DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE DEC. 23 RD 1944, 391 st BG 574 SQDN , WE LOST 16 OUT OF 30 BY BEING ATTACK BY 60 GERMANY FW 190's AND ME 109'S THEY LOST 17 ? DON'T KNOW HOW MANY DAMAGED , LOST 2 CREW MWMBERS . TARGET WAS ARHWEILER, RAILROAD BRIDGES

Name: ByronHerde
Hometown: same
POW Camp: IV-F Stamlager M-90
Name of POW: Byron Herde
Postal Street Address: 1200 Wright Ave ,Alma,Mi. 48801
City, State, Zip: Same
Sent: 1.07 PM - 3/12 2003

I was a POW for 10 months and a forced laborer for 8 of those months near Plauen Germany (stamlager in Meilthuer 11 km away from Plauen)
Interested in hearing from anyone that was in that camp and forced to work on the German Railroad.

 

Name: V. LAMBERT
Hometown: HUNTINGTON
POW Camp: STALAG LUFT I
Name of POW: WILLIAM W. LAMBERT
Sent: 4.02 PM - 3/11 2003

MY FATHER IN LAW WAS A PRISONER OF WAR AT STALAG LUFT
I. HE WAS CAPTURED SOME TIME AROUND THE 26TH OF DECEMBER. I KNOW HE WAS THERE CLOSE TO FOUR YEARS. HE
DOES NOT TALK ABOUT IT MUCH, EXCEPT TO OUR SON WHO
SEEMS TO HAVE THE "NACK" TO GET HIM TOO. I HAVE LONG
WONDERED IF ANYONE IS STILL AROUND WHO WOULD KNOW HIM.
THANK YOU

Name: Jackson
Hometown: Lake Providence, LA
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Jackson Dewey Kiefer
Postal Street Address: 160 McWilliams Drive
City, State, Zip: Lake Providence, La 71254
Sent: 1.25 PM - 3/11 2003

I am the grandson of Lt. Jackson Dewey Kiefer. He was a POW in Stalag Luft 1 and i found him on your list of POWs. I will be happy to provide you with any information i have on him in return for what i can find out from you. thank you so much- Jackson Kiefer

Name: Sara Beth Howard
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: 2nd Lt. Col. Jackson Dewey Kiefer
Sent: 1.08 PM - 3/11 2003

I am trying to help a student find information about his grandfather, the service man listed above. His Seriel Number is 3700 38 61. He was in the Air Force, and was shot down on April 20, 1944. Any help you could provide would be great. He survived, and is still living. The family may be interested in sharing journals that he kept while in captivity.

Name: Peter Cutchey
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW: Peter Cutchey!
City, State, Zip: Ely, Cambs, United Kingdom
Sent: 12.55 PM - 3/11 2003

Still alive at 80!

Americans: Is Buck Singer alive? 7th squadron
and Johnny Stickle ? 7th squadron

Name: mike brackin
Sent: 8.24 AM - 3/11 2003

nice site, my pal's dad was a POW (George I Oliver.

Name: William Mulholland
POW Camp: Stalag 1
Name of POW: Mitchell J Mulholland
Postal Street Address: PO Box 357
City, State, Zip: Becket Ma 01223
Sent: 8.23 AM - 3/11 2003

Mitchell Mulholland was a major in south compound. He drew very well and his pictures are featured in "Time Out" and in Odell's book Thrice caught. He was in charge of the military police at the time of liberation.
Great Web Site!!!

Name: JEFF KASSINGER
Hometown: HARTFORD KY 42347
POW Camp: STALAG 7A
Name of POW: LONNIE KASSINGER
Postal Street Address: HC63 BOX 721C
City, State, Zip: GREEN-UP KY 41144
Sent: 10.05 PM - 3/10 2003

MY DAD (LONNIE KASSINGER) WAS A POW IN STALAG 7A FOR 7 MONTHS. HE SERVED IN COMPANY H 135th REGIMENT 2nd BATTALION 34th.INFANTRY DIVISION. (RED BULLS). HE TOLD ME A STORY ABOUT FINDING TWO SANDWICHES BY THE RAILROAD TRACKS (THAT THEY WERE REPAIRING) AND SHARED ONE WITH ANOTHER POW. (HE SAID HE WAS A LAWYER FROM BARDSTOWN KY. BUT I FORGOT HIS NAME) I WOULD LIKE TO FIND HIM AND GET SOME MORE INFORMATION OR STORIES. MY DAD DIED DEC.21st 1991. HE SAID THE MOST UNFORGETTABLE DAY OF HIS LIFE WAS WHEN AMERICAN SOLDIERS ARRIVED AT THE PRISON CAMP TO TAKE THEM HOME. (OR TO CAMP LUCKY STRIKE IN GERMANY) BEFORE THAT THEY WERE GOING TO HAVE TO MOVE ALL OF THE PRISONERS HITLER'S SS GUARDS CAME IN TO SHOOT ALL OF THE PRISONERS SO THEY WOULDN'T HAVE TO MOVE THEM. THE GERMAN GUARDS FROM STALAG 7A STEPPED IN-BETWEEN THEM AND WOULDN'T LET THEM SHOOT. (THANK GOD).   MY DAD PASSED AWAY IN DEC. 1991 IF YOU KNEW HIM I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. HE WAS IN THE 135th REGIMENT 2nd BATTALION 34th INFANTRY DIVISION (RED BULL)

Name: Mary Connors
Hometown: Perrysburg, Ohio
Name of POW: Richard O Bellerive
City, State, Zip: Collyer, Kansas
Sent: 8.54 PM - 3/10 2003

I can never see enough info about what my dad went thru in 14 months as a POW He passed away July 5, 1999, so his stories are gone

Name: Elvio "Al" Rosati
Hometown: Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
POW Camp: Held Over-Night
Name of POW: Elvio "Al" Rosati
Postal Street Address: 34851 Beaver Drive
City, State, Zip: Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
Sent: 3.57 PM - 3/10 2003

As terrifying as it was being a prisoner-of-war of the North Koreans, I was lucky because the North Koreans left me there to die. I was badly wounded, but I survived. The worst part of my experience was that the enemy officer ordered and the Sergeant, then, cocked his pistol and stuck the muzzle in my face. How horrifying!

I sometimes think of my first-cousin who was a Russian prisoner-of-war. He was assigned as a non-combatant to a German general although he was in the Italian army. He was like a personal valet -- shoeshine boy. In the Balkans he was captured with the general and taken to a Soviet prisoner camp. About ten years after the war had ended, another Italian prisoner of the Russians escaped. He reported that my cousin was still alive in the Soviet Union. My cousin never returned. His hometown (Ovindoli) in Italy named a street "Via Nicolino Sebastiani" in his memory.

Military men and women do what they are told, and, therefore, they are ordered to kill. This is tragic. What is worst is the behavior of the victorious who abuse the prisoner. All prisoners-of-war are victims simply because they were doing what they were ordered to do under pain of death. How many have suffered -- especially the prisoner of the Japanese and the Nazis during World War Two and the prisoners of the Communists.

When will we humans learn to be human -- yes, human --to each other? Why don't those who are angry and cruel learn to respect God's creation and be of good will -- merciful?

War is Hell at best. Ask my sons. They lost their maternal grandfather (Eugene Lord) on Christmas Day of 1944 at the Bulge. That sure casts an ugly cloud for them over what is meant to be one of the most joyful days of the year.

It seems that we human's are bent on self-destruction.

Name: F/O Stanley H. McFadden
Sent: 10.04 AM - 3/10 2003

Name: sheryl overlin
Sent: 5.08 PM - 3/9 2003

Want to hear from anyone who might of known my dad. His name was Walter Edmund Searles from Albany N.Y. His plane was shot down over the red sea. 2 men lived 2 bodies were found and 2 were never found. My dad was never found. He was a sergeant and was stationed in Sioux Falls South Dakota he married Elsie Preslicka His date of death was March 9 1945.

Name: martha crozier-bailey
Hometown: vernon b.c.
POW Camp: lamsdorf 344-V111B
Name of POW: w/o.a.g.winton
City, State, Zip: jacquet river n.b.cda.
Sent: 5.27 PM - 3/8 2003

Dear Barbara and Mary ; I hope to find a prayer that can express my thanks to you, for this wonderful site, hope to hear from more POW's  God bless.

Name: martha crozier-bailey
Hometown: vernon b.c.
POW Camp: lamsdorf 344-V111B
Name of POW: w/o.a.g.winton
City, State, Zip: jacquet river n.b.cda.
Sent: 5.16 PM - 3/8 2003

dear Barbara AND MARY thank-you for giving me this site to honour
our hero's they gave all for us to be free
the prayer is for the dedication and time you have devoted may you be blessed in all ways martha c-b

Name: Carol Warren
Hometown: Tring, Hertfordshire, UK
Name of POW: Ernest A Goold
Sent: 12.56 PM - 3/5 2003

Name: Kevin F Garcia
POW Camp: Stalag 17 B
Name of POW: William(Bill) Rhodes
Postal Street Address: 767 E. Cornell
City, State, Zip: Fresno, Ca. 93704
Sent: 2.36 AM - 3/4 2003

I am a U.S.History Major at Fresno State doing a Video Documentary about the 8TH Air Force. Mr. Rhodes a veteran of the 306TH Bomb Group was shot down over Belgium May 5, 1943. I am interested about any information you might have about the prison camp that he was in. He is more then willing to help me with my documentary, however he has no pictures of when he was in the service, or of the camp that he was in. For my documentary, I am going to tell the story of his last mission, and would like some more specific information about Mr. Rhodes if possible. Thank you

Name: Jay LeFlore
Hometown: Corona, CA
POW Camp: Strodendorf?
Name of POW: Wallenburg, Gilbert
City, State, Zip: Lakewood, CA
Sent: 11.16 PM - 3/2 2003

My father-in-law, Gilbert Wallenburg (from Iowa) served in the Army, and was captured in North Africa and spent over two years in POW, work camps including one he says was in Strodendorf. I would appreciate any info on this camp, or where I could look for information. Thanks.

Name: Irvan G. O'Hara
Hometown: Bicknell, IN
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1 North 1 Block 7 Rm 15
Name of POW: Irvan G. O'Hara
Postal Street Address: 118 Woodside Place
City, State, Zip: Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
Sent: 8.21 PM - 3/2 2003

Just recently came across this wonderful website. Thanks to those responsible. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.

Name: Al Bidwell
Hometown: Warsaw
POW Camp: Stalag III A
Name of POW: Ray G. Dorrel
Postal Street Address: RR 5, Box ll85
City, State, Zip: Warsaw, MO 65355
Sent: 5.33 PM - 3/2 2003

I am a friend of Ray's (now deceased) and I have his POW diaries. He has many names mentioned with their home addresses. He was captured at Kassencene, Tunisia, North Africa and spent time in Camp #66 in Capua, Italy, Munich, Germany, Stalag III B and force marched to Stalag III A. I have much information to share with those who need it. Please contact me. Thank you.
Al Bidwell

Name: martha bailey
Hometown: vernon b.c.
POW Camp: lamsdorf 344/v111 b.
Name of POW: a,g.winton
City, State, Zip: jacquet river,n.b.
Sent: 3.35 PM - 3/2 2003

still looking for information on the death march. where was it when 344 v111b were liberated?
any info.is greatly appreciated;
thank you barbara and mary, my time on your site has been a wonderful gift;

Name: Donald (nmI) Koch
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
POW Camp: Stalag luft I
Name of POW: Donald Koch
Sent: 3.11 PM - 3/2 2003

Don was in North 2 compound, barracks 201,he's not sure of the room but thinks it was 4 or 5. He's looking for Walter "Shorty" Armisted from Atlanta, Ga. they walked out of camp together with two other fellows and went to Rostock where they met up with Canadian paratroopers.

Name: Peter V. Oliver
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I - N. 2 Barracks 1 - Rm. 3
Name of POW: George I. Oliver
Sent: 2.20 PM - 3/2 2003

My father was a bombardier on B-17s and was shot down over Germany and spent years there as a POW. He rarely spoke to me of his experiences in the camp but I imagine they weren't terribly pleasant. One of life's ironies is that one of his favorite t.v. shows was Hogan's Heroes. I imagine that it provided some much-needed relief from his actual memories. As a civilian, he practiced Optometry, had two children, and doted on dogs that would rarely leave his side. Sadly, he passed away in '95 to join his wife (f. Natalie Vannah) who died ten years ealier to the day. I wish them both well on their journeys.

Name: Robert A Foster,Jr
Hometown: Tampa, Fl
POW Camp: Stalag Luft III, Center compound
Name of POW: Capt. Robert A. Foster
Postal Street Address: 200 Blanca Av.
City, State, Zip: Tampa, Fl., 33606
Sent: 8.46 PM - 3/1 2003

My Father was a POW from April 17, 1943 until liberated by Patton in April 45 I believe. I was lucky because my father and I spent many hours talking about his experiences. I believe that a good part of what makes our country great is the American psyche, our ability to find humor in even the most trying of situations. Almost all of the stories he shared with me are humorous. From time to time I'll try to reduce them to writing to share his life and history. Sincerely, Robert Foster, Jr

Name: Shirley Bemiss Thompson
POW Camp: Stalag 9 B
Name of POW: Lee E. Bemiss
Postal Street Address: 12390 Kerr Road
City, State, Zip: North East, Pa. 16428
Sent: 8.31 PM - 3/1 2003

My dad, Lee E. Bemiss of Pa., was a soldier in the 106th Infantry Division, and was in the Battle of the Bulge. He was captured and sent to Bad Orb, to
Stalag 9 B. He suffered very much, had frozen legs, and starved. He was liberated on April 2, 1945, at the age of 36, and sent home to us, nearly dead. He never fully recovered and died in 1979. Dad never talked much about his terrible experience, and we, his family, would like to hear from anyone with knowledge of this camp, and the time the soldiers spent there. We would like to know what he suffered for his country. Thanks for any information at all.

Name: Lowell Watts
Hometown: Timnath, Colorado
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Lowell Watts
Postal Street Address: 13903 W. Whitewood Dr.
City, State, Zip: Sun City West, AZ 85375
Sent: 2.54 PM - 3/1 2003

NO requests. Information for you. POW from 3/6/44 till liberation. Initially in South Compound, later moved to North 2. Shot down 3/6/44 on first Berlin raid

Name: shannon butler wroe
Hometown: muscatine iowa
POW Camp: stalag 17
Name of POW: ralph powers butler
Postal Street Address: po box 117
City, State, Zip: letts ia 52754
Sent: 2.56 AM - 3/1 2003

trying to get info about father was a tailgunner in army captured on 5-2-1945 released on 3-9-1946 he was in stalag 17. his id no. is 11704775 i am the oldest one left in family at 52 I need info for my grandkids i know they would be proud of him but I need to be able to give info. it is also important to me our mother passed at 27.his mother passed now to so no one left to tell us anything he never talked about it. also my grandmother at 49 enlisted to try to get over seas to find him {she got in} of course she didn't get there but she had good intentions. she then ended up at 60 yrs old helping my dad raise us 4 kids at 18 mo. to 9. thank you so much for any help you can offer. shannon wroe[A VERY VERY PROUD DAUGHTER}

Name: Susan Muehlhans-Karides
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
POW Camp: Stalag 1
Name of POW: Erwin F. Muehlhans
Postal Street Address: S67 W18950 Steeplechase Dr
City, State, Zip: Muskego WI 53150
Sent: 10.32 PM - 2/27 2003

Oops! My father was captured on March 1945 not 1944 as I wrote in previous message. Sorry that the first one appeared 3 times (!; it wasn't apparent that the message was sent. Great website...

Name: Nancy E. Muehlhans-Putz
Hometown: Milwaukee
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Erwin F. Muehlhans
Postal Street Address: W305 N3021 Red Oak Court
City, State, Zip: Pewaukee, Wisconsin 53072
Sent: 10.12 PM - 2/27 2003

Dear Anyone,
My father (above) still living was a POW @ Stalag Luft 1. Was shot down I believe on 3/16/45. The name of his plane was "Peter Pain". He was the radio operator off the left wing gunner. I want to surprise him with any info and/or pics that anyone may have. ANYTHING would be greatly appreciated. (Dad refuses to join the "computer world".

Many Thanks,

Nancy E. Muehlhans-Putz

Name: Francis W. Catherine
POW Camp: Stalag Luft IV
Name of POW: John C. Catherine
Postal Street Address: 1839 E. 6th Street
City, State, Zip: Erie, PA 16511
Sent: 10.04 AM - 2/27 2003

My brother John was shot down on a mission to Memmingen Germany on July 18, 1944. He was a radio operator on a B-17 out of Foggia, Italy. He was in the 817 Bomb Squadron, flying with the 840th and the 815th. Fourteen planes were lost that day. His tail gunner was blown out of the plane, and fell without a parachute. John was wounded and suffered burns. He was on the Death March across Poland and Germany and was liberated by the British Forces. John passed away on Feb. 11, 2002, just 13 days shy of his 50th wedding anniversary. I believe all his air crew has passed on at this time. Crew members were: Wallace Boggs, Merle Black, George Owens, James Sanders, Brenton Veteto, Alvin Kidwell, Edward Gudelis, Patrick Dadson (Tail Gunner), Harold Cunningham. Also on board was an Air Observer, Woodrow Altizer. Sgt. Dadson was credited with four kills, and Captain Clark received the Silver Star. John went on to graduate from Penn State, and spent his career as an employees of the State of Pennsylvania. He was active in his church, his veterans associations, and his political party. He and his wife, Josephine Mencer Catherine, lived in Jersey Shore, PA. They raised a family of two boys and three girls. John is greatly missed by his family and his surviving sister, Lucille, and myself, Francis.
To us, John was a real hero, in the service and in civilian life.

Name: leah greenberg
Hometown: santa rosa, CA
POW Camp: Stalag 7A at Moosburg, Germany
Name of POW: Lionel Greenberg
Postal Street Address: 2314 Hooker Oak Ct
City, State, Zip: santa Rosa, CA, 95401
Sent: 1.21 AM - 2/27 2003

my grandpa, lionel greenberg, was in a POW camp. every time he comes to visit us, we always hear about his experiences getting captured, and the poor food he had to eat. i suppose i admire him for having gone through everything that he went through. his plane collided with another plane in the air, he was knocked unconscious, then regained consciousness while free falling. he was captured, then taken to a POW camp.

i just wanna thank u for having this site. the POWs are slowly becoming fewer in our nation today. they should be remembered.

Name: Cheryl Peters
Hometown: Tustin, CA
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Edward F. Peters
Postal Street Address: 1782 Nisson Road # 59
City, State, Zip: Tustin, CA 92780
Sent: 11.10 PM - 2/26 2003

I'm overcome with emotions as I visit this site. My dad never talked much about his POW days. It makes me want to learn more. If you knew my dad, please write me. He passed away in 1990 from cancer. He was a great man and I love him so much. I can't imagine what he and all of you went through. My thoughts and prayer are with you all. God bless you.

Name: Laurie Burruss
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Name of POW: William Thomas Burruss
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Postal Street Address: 1267 Boston St.
City, State, Zip: Altadena CA 91001
Sent: 11.07 PM - 2/26 2003

My father was stationed in England as an Air Force navigator. On his last mission, he and crew members parachuted over Germany and were held in a POW camp for the last six months of the war. I am seeking anyone or any information about this time. My father died when I was 21 and I am now trying to reconstruct this period of his life. Thanks! He was married to Doris Ida Berger and stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi during the Korean War as an instructor for the Air Force. I guess he signed up for the reserve never thinking he would be enlisted so soon again. I was born on an Air Force base in Tucson, in 1952. Thanks.

Name: Donald W. Grensing
Hometown: Davenport Iowa
POW Camp: Oberursel
Postal Street Address: 920 Cimmaron Drive, Davenport Iowa, 52804
Sent: 12.55 PM - 2/26 2003

I was stationed in Oberursel, 1947-1948, with the 970th CIC....At that time we were processing and attempting to find the Nazi's for subsequent trials at Nurenberg...We lived where the guards lived, and where you prisoners were interrogated and kept is where even Axis Sally spent some time. Thank you for the comprehensive and interesting report, I have learned details I didn't know, (50 years or more later) In my barracks room I had an old Germany clothes closet, and on the two inner doors, a listing of over 500 or more names of flyers that were imprisoned at Oberursel before being sent to other detainments. The doors even had the drawings of some of the planes that were shot down and the crew names of those that lived or died. I wish this piece of furniture could have been kept.. What a great memorial it would have made for all of you brave men that endured and suffered, for the freedom we have in the world today.....

Name: Lt.Col Stephen Stepanian
Hometown: providence,r.i.
City, State, Zip: chas,s.c.
Sent: 11.09 AM - 2/26 2003

i am trying to locate a caterpillar pin which i never received after i bailed out over Kaufburen, Germany in sept. 1945. can you help?

Name: Ray Twardzik
POW Camp: stalags 4b, 3a, 3b
Name of POW: Raymond Twardzik
Sent: 10.50 AM - 2/26 2003

your web page clarifies the rumors of af camps. the only thing you left out was the swimming pool that you kriegies had. we have a great expow chapter here in bradenton fl, i was a NSO for a few years and helped a lots of the guys in my chapter get 100% assume you have it, if you don't suggest you go after it. your web site was given to me by nadine sloan who i think lives in your area.

Name: Joy Descoteaux
Homepage: http://artwithjoy.com
Sent: 2.45 AM - 2/26 2003

You have a wonderful web site! Lester Russell, whose cartoon is on your site, is a dear friend of mine. He just emailed me to tell me about it and sounded very pleased. I know him as Russ, not Lester, by the way. He had told me about creating the cartoons while a POW so I was delighted to finally get to see one. He also told me he has more of the cartoons in his possession. Perhaps he could be persuaded to have more of them on your site?

Russ is a wonderful artist who has worked in watercolor, oils and lately pastels.

Joy

Name: CDR Bill Combs
Hometown: Dayton, OH
Sent: 3.23 PM - 2/25 2003

Truly outstanding site! Very informative. Had an uncle who was a POW after being captured near St. Lo, France, but could never get him to discuss any aspect of this time in captivity. Again, thoroughly enjoyed visiting the site!

Name: Alison
Hometown: cooperstown, ny
POW Camp: Stalag Luft III - North compound
Name of POW: Lt Douglas D. Reid
Postal Street Address: po box 189
City, State, Zip: fly creek, Ny 13337
Sent: 9.05 AM - 2/25 2003

Very nice site. Lt. Reid was my father 389th bg, 566th squadron Fortunately , I have been able to research his story and have had the opportunity to speak to some of his former crewmates. I encourage anyone who is interested in WWII research to not delay as I did.

Name: Joseph W. Spadoni
Hometown: Rochester, NY
POW Camp: Stalag Luft IV
Name of POW: Raymond H. Keller
Postal Street Address: 34 Old County Rd.
City, State, Zip: Scarborough, ME, 04074
Sent: 11.16 AM - 2/23 2003

My Grandfather, Raymond H. Keller, was a POW at Stalag Luft IV from September 1944 until May 1945. Shotdown on his 17th mission in a B-24. Any information about the camp or my Grandfather is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Name: Dave Pawlikowski
Homepage: http://www.luftwaffe-experten.com
Hometown: Palmer, Mass, USA
Sent: 5.08 PM - 2/22 2003

The man who shot down your B-17, JG26's Adolf Glunz, passed away on August 1st, 2002. He was afflicted with Alzheimer's since 1986, and was also battleing Parkinson's.

"Addi" Glunz flew a total of 574 missions, including 238 with enemy contact, in achieving 71 victories. His total includes 19 four-engined bombers.

May all of the worlds fighting men rest in peace.

Name: Vic Walzel
Sent: 3.58 PM - 2/21 2003

I found this site through another website and was very glad to know the story of Red Morgan. Twelve O'Clock High is a favorite of mine and I didn't know the story said to be the basis for it. It was interesting to me that my brother was shot down on his 25th mission on 6 March 1944 on that same Berlin raid that claimed Morgan's plane. Unfortunately, he was KIA along with seven crewmates. There were three who became POWs. I am eternally grateful for the men and women who gave so much to the cause of freedom. They deserve our highest praise for their willingness to do whatever was necessary, even to the point of making the supreme sacrifice.

Name: Debra Ragan
Hometown: Tulsa, Ok.
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1 South Barrack 3 Room 4
Name of POW: Everett B. Ragan
Postal Street Address: P.O. Box 691780
City, State, Zip: Tulsa, Ok. 74169
Sent: 1.54 PM - 2/21 2003

My father is 87 years old. He was a co-pilot for B17 and was shot down over Lexingburg. He did tell the story to my nephew about the time he spent in prison camp. I will try to get some information. I did hear that there might be a reunion of vets in the spring in maybe Georgia. Do you know anything about it?

OH, my father has 4 daughters and about 8 grandchildren. He married in 1945. His wife died in October of 2001. I moved in with him to take care of him. He has multiple myloma (a blood cancer that eats away the bones). He is taking monthly treatments and is in remission. He also has macular degeneration and is nearly blind. I take him to the Adult Day Services during the day while I work.

How do I go about finding out what squad he was in or type of B17 he flew. I know there are about 4 different kinds.

I did find on the web how to order medals and his discharge papers, although I am having a hard time printing out the 3 page request for military records. I can only get the instruction page.

Name: John L. Pickard
Hometown: Fenton,Mo.
POW Camp: Battle of Bulge POW
Name of POW: John Pickard
Sent: 2.31 AM - 2/21 2003

This is my father. He was captured in the Battle of the Bulge and spent 6 months in German POW camp

Name: Ian Stockwell
POW Camp: stalag 7a
Name of POW: Herbert Victor Stockwell
City, State, Zip: london
Sent: 6.06 AM - 2/20 2003

my grandad was in the royal army enginear core
he spent rest of war in stalag 7a he was cought with some others fixing a tank like some help if anyone knows him?as he never spoke about the war
or can some help me to tell all about the camp
as i.ll like to fill in the gap
was it a bad or hell camp
thank u all
good bless

Name: Helen E. Haffner
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I -West Compound
Name of POW: F/O Conrad H. Torget RCAF J26005
Postal Street Address: Rte 1 Box 1460
City, State, Zip: Bandon, Oregon 97411
Sent: 10.39 PM - 2/18 2003

I am searching for a kriegie named Conrad H. Torget, RCAF J26005(CANADA) who was a good friend of my husband,1st Lt.James D. Haffner,kriegie 4198,401st BG 615 BS,Bombardier on "Omar the Dentmaker"B-17. Mr.Torget was in the West Compound of Stalag Luft I. I would very much appreciate hearing from anyone who knew or remembers him. Thank you!

Name: William F. Fleming
Hometown: 1-972-414-1349
POW Camp: Compound N @ Stalag Luft I BK 11 Rm 12
Name of POW: Robert B. Fleming
Postal Street Address: 2214 Villawood Lane
City, State, Zip: Garland, TX 75040
Sent: 9.06 PM - 2/18 2003

My Father R.B. Fleming, Lt USAF was shot down and taken here. He stayed for 13 months and was later flown out. When Liberated they wanted to march them across France, but the CO said NO, that they had had enough. They were to bomb a 109 Factory - can some support his story or add to it? I would like to talk to you.

Name: james
POW Camp: stalag luft iv
Name of POW: james r. kirk
Postal Street Address: 211 five oaks
City, State, Zip: san antonio, tx 78209
Sent: 2.42 PM - 2/18 2003

JUST CHECKING IN AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

Name: Bobbie Harman
Hometown: Elgood, WV
POW Camp: Interrogated stalag2b-sent to farm
Name of POW: Ray B. Cheatwood, Jr
Postal Street Address: Rt1., Box 181 s
City, State, Zip: Bluefield, WV 24701
Sent: 6.09 PM - 2/17 2003

Hi,
My dad was a POW. He belonged to the Army Infantry 141st regiment, Company G, 36th Division. He was captured on March 3, 1944 crossing the Rapido River in Italy. After being interrogated at Stalag 2B he was taken to work on a farm. The POWS were housed in a barn. He was a POW for 463 days. He was liberated by the 7th Armored Division. If you are aware of anyone who served with my father, please email me. Thank-you.

Name: Shirley Bemiss Thompson
POW Camp: Stalag 9 B
Name of POW: Lee E. Bemiss
Sent: 11.57 PM - 2/16 2003

My dad, Lee Bemiss was a soldier in the 106th Infantry Division, and was a prisoner of war during WWII in Stalag 9 B in Germany. I would like any information from anyone with knowledge of the events during that time. Dad is gone now, and his family would like to know what he went through for his country. Thanks for any info.

Name: Edwin W. Hays
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 6, 4 and 1
Postal Street Address: W.143 Ridgewood Ave
City, State, Zip: Paramus, N.J. 07652
Sent: 3.39 PM - 2/14 2003

In addition to my lst message. I was in North One, Barracks 13, Room 7. Am current Commander, Chapter One, American Ex-POW's, Lyons, New Jersey where at least 40 ex-pow's and about ten wives meet each Tuesday. Our main purpose in meeting together is to gain the benefits for other ex-pow's that we locate and bring into our chapter. We are mighty successful.

Name: Edwin W. Hays
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Postal Street Address: W.143 Ridgewood Avenue
City, State, Zip: Paramus, N.J. 07652
Sent: 3.19 PM - 2/14 2003

Here from Jan. 1945 to May 1945. Was also in Stalag Luft 6 from March 1944 to July 1944. Then Stalag Luft 4 - July 44 to Jan 1945

Name: Jeff Dunn
Hometown: Hanover NH
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Robert W. Dunn
Sent: 9.36 AM - 2/14 2003

Thanks for the effort of putting all this together. Its great to learn a bit more about what my father went through.

Name: James N. Brink
Homepage: http://www.jimbrink.com
Hometown: Kansas City Kansas
Name of POW: Steve Turner and Russ Spicer
Postal Street Address: 509 Huske St.
City, State, Zip: Fayetteville, NC 28305
Sent: 4.08 PM - 2/13 2003

You have a great site, I found it looking for Russ Spicer with google.

Name: Robert Redtfeldt II
Hometown: Nampa
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1 N3 Bar. 305 Rm. 3
Name of POW: Gordon Redtfeldt
Postal Street Address: 3825 Whistler Lane
City, State, Zip: Nampa Id 83687
Sent: 2.30 PM - 2/13 2003

Please Help Me Locate Gordon Redtfeldt(or next of kin) of Stalag Luft 1. I would like to speak to anyone with information about him. I beleive him to be my uncle. I am named after my grandfather Robert Redtfeldt his possible brother. Family originally from Neb area.

Name: danny tucker
Hometown: madison, illinois
POW Camp: stalag luft 1
Name of POW: Charles Robert Mcmahan
Postal Street Address: 3271 tiger st.
City, State, Zip: dade city, illinois
Sent: 9.05 AM - 2/13 2003

my great uncle charles r. mcmahan passed away september, 4, 2002. when i was a boy he use to tell me about flying. he talked about the men in the pow camp, growing seeds under the floor.He was never with drawn from family and friends love to tell jokes. when i volunteered to go to vietnam he sat down and talked to me about war and what to expect. I have a newspaper clip of him with his photo. on it and he talks about being shot down and float in the ocean for hours. while his buddies flew over him until he was rescued by a ship. after being checked out he talks about the steak dinner he had. then there is a copy of the letter he sent home telling everyone he was ok. he was shot down later and sent to Stalag luft 1. I wish everyone could have know him he had a great love of life and shared it with everyone he knew.

Name: David Shaver
Name of POW: Haskel Shaver
Postal Street Address: 1412 Orleans Ct.
City, State, Zip: Grayson, GA 30017
Sent: 10.48 PM - 2/12 2003

My Dad, Haskel Shaver, flew with Sam Webster on the Dixie Flyer and was with him when shot down over Ameland. He survived and swapped Christmas cards every year with Sam until the last year or two. He is still alive and healthy but has parkinson's disease and has been in a nursing facility since June 2001. My Mom is also still living. My Dad could tell many unbelievable stories about the war and about being a prisoner, nearly freezing and starving while held by the Germans. Although he had many stories, they had to be pried from him as he just didn't like to revisit those difficult times.

Name: Christie Shaver
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Name of POW: Haskel Shaver
Sent: 9.52 AM - 2/12 2003

Hi. I want to thank you for the information on your website. My grandfather is Haskel Shaver - he was the engineer and waist gunner I believe on this mission. I have the same photo of the group in my parents home. My grandfather has never been able to talk very openly about everything that happened to him. I have such great respect for these men and I want to thank you for helping me understand a little more about what happened to him then. I am 24 and I have several friends in the armed forces now. Their current situation has made me think even more about what it must have been like for my Grandfather.
God bless,
Christie Shaver

Name: Joyce Stull Higgins
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Edward W. Stull, Lt.
Sent: 11.00 PM - 2/11 2003

According to the alphabetical listing of POW's my father was in North 1. I was given the book A WARTIME LOG by Art and Lee Beltrone which has alot of info about POW camps including Stalag Luft 1. While alive, my father would not talk much about his experience there. I found much more in this book.

Name: Fred Gonzales
POW Camp: Stalag Luft One
Name of POW: Modesto A. Gonzales
Postal Street Address: 410 Wanda Drive
City, State, Zip: Nashville, TN 37214
Sent: 7.58 PM - 2/11 2003

My Dad was a bombardier, shot down over the Bay of Biscay, all crew survived, were captured, split up in different camps for the remainder of the war.
He died in 1981.

Name: Lt Jesse F. Moses
Hometown: Burley, Idaho
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1, Compound N. 3
Name of POW: Lt. Jesse F. Moses
Postal Street Address: 1919 Bennett Ave.
City, State, Zip: Burley, ID 83318
Sent: 6.54 PM - 2/11 2003

Hello to fellow POWS. I would like to hear from you. Hope you are all well. Jesse

Name: martha bailey
Homepage: http://8-900-43rd.ave
Hometown: vernon
POW Camp: stalag 8b camp 344 lamsdorf
Name of POW: a.g.winton
City, State, Zip: jacquet river river n.b.
Sent: 3.10 PM - 2/11 2003

anyone have history or stories i would dearly love to hear from you (i shalL remmber you till the end of TIME VERY INTERESTED IN 344 CAMP

Name: William Dean Jones
Hometown: ManchesterIa 52057
Name of POW: Charles Wright/ Robert LeClere (2)
Sent: 12.50 PM - 2/11 2003

Who and where can I write to apply or receive information on benefits for POW Widows.

I have two widows in this area, one has written and advised she is not eligible, a deterrent to search further.
Wright was taken in N. Africa--Never applied for disability
LeClere was shot down--received disability

I will send the wives any advice you can pass to me

Name: Al Harman
Hometown: McKeesport, PA
POW Camp: Luft Stalag IV
Name of POW: David M. Harman
Postal Street Address: PO Box 250308
City, State, Zip: San Francisco, CA 94125
Sent: 10.16 AM - 2/11 2003

What a wonderful page. My Father was a member of the 8th Air Force 351st Bomb Group in Polebrook, England. He was shot down on June 21st, 1944. My Princess was his B-17...

Thanks for your page! I really enjoyed it!

al

Name: Ken FitzGerald
Hometown: Dublin Ireland
Name of POW: John O' Gorman
Postal Street Address: 90 seskin view road. Dublin 24. Ireland
Sent: 8.32 AM - 2/11 2003

Hello,
My Grandfather (John'O Gorman) was captured at the Battle of Crete in 1941 and spent 4 years in various camps in Germany. If anyone ever met him or knew him can they please contact me at kenfitzg@hotmail.com.

Thanks

Name: Michael R. Walsh
Hometown: Huntington Station,NY
Name of POW: Michael R. Walsh
Sent: 9.00 PM - 2/10 2003

Today,2-10-03 The headline of the NY Post tells how the French have short memories when it comes to our military saving them during WWII and not supporting the USA against Iraq. My Uncle Lt. Michael Walsh was shot down and KILLED defending France. I typed his name into the inter-net and was pleased to see this web site and his photograph. God Bless our military men and women and God Bless America.

Name: Denise Howland
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
POW Camp: unknown
Name of POW: Warren G. Strahm
Postal Street Address: 1005 E. Jean St
City, State, Zip: Tampa, FL 33604
Sent: 7.50 PM - 2/10 2003

My father spent 13 months in a German POW camp. He also was forced on the death march. He never spoke of these times. I am interested in learning about this time in his life. I know he flew on a bomber, which was shot down. He was a Master Sargent. Thank you for sharing any information with me.

Denise

Name: Dennis McGuinn
Hometown: Charleston, SC
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Thomas P. McGuinn
Postal Street Address: 9 Allgood Road
City, State, Zip: Charleston, SC 29407
Sent: 11.47 AM - 2/10 2003

My dad was Lt. Thomas P. McGuinn. He was a navigator on Cabin in the Sky. He was a POW in the North 1 Compound, Barrack 11, Room 12. If anyone has any stories or memories to share, particularly about my dad, I would appreciate it if you would pass them along.

Name: Robert J Vickers
Hometown: Clarence, MO 63437
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Robert J Vickers
Postal Street Address: 561 Shelby 400
City, State, Zip: Clarence, MO 63437
Sent: 4.51 PM - 2/9 2003

I was in North 2 Compound, Barrick 2, Room 6.
This is a very informative and accurate site. Thank you for putting this on the internet.

Name: Tim Windham
Hometown: Marietta, GA
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Wilbur Roland Jernigan
Postal Street Address: P.O.Box 220
City, State, Zip: New Brockton, AL 36351
Sent: 1.55 PM - 2/9 2003

Any information about acquaintances or crew members of my Father-in-Law, Roland Jernigan, would be appreciated. His unit was 15th Air Force, 99th Bombardment Group, 347th Squadron flying out of Foggia, Italy (Tortorella Field) in November 1944. Aircraft was shot down November 7, 1944 over Maribor, Yugoslavia. Thanks.

Name: Augustine Fernandez
Hometown: Miami
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Augustine Fernandez
Postal Street Address: 5820 S.W. 99 Terrace
City, State, Zip: Pinecrest, FL 33156
Sent: 11.48 AM - 2/9 2003

I would like to contact my co-pilot, Mike Keesee. I believe he lives in California. Anyone know how I might locate him? I would also like to contact Harold Mulford and Dudley Haddock, roommates in South barracks 1.

Name: Max
Hometown: Pana
Name of POW: Louis Carter
Postal Street Address: 1015 E Sixth
City, State, Zip: Pana, IL 62557
Sent: 8.20 PM - 2/8 2003

I am looking for information on my Uncle, Louis Carter. He was a P O W in World War2. He was living in Southern Alabama at the time. Around the Samson and Opp towns. I have no information other than this. He died in 1988. He had a brother Huey who was also a P O W. I would appreciate any one having any information to e-mail. Thank you so much.

Name: C. Melvin Dove, Jr
Hometown: Fort Worth, Tx
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Sgt. Charles M. Dove
Postal Street Address: 9724 Lancelot Circle
City, State, Zip: Fort Worth, Tx 76140
Sent: 2.58 PM - 2/8 2003

I don't have much information about my fathers life at this POW camp. I found a couple of note books he wrote in while he was there Sept 1944 till they were liberated in April or May of 1945. POW no. 3884 H.S.N. 35226700 Any info would help.
Listed in his notes are the names of his crew,
they are as follows.

Pilot P.M. Bruland P.O.W
Co-Pilot P. Belitse P.O.W.
Navigator N.J. Cuddy P.O.W
Bombadier Antilla wasn't flying
Engineer Gray P.O.W
Radio Operator Bowman P.O.W
Waist Gunner Sullivan K.I.A.
Waist Gunner Hauffman K.I.A.
Nose Gunner Flock P.O.W.
Tail Gunner C.M. Dove P.O.W.

This is how it is listed in his note book.
This book also states he was shot down Sept 1, 1944 and captured Sept 29, 1944.

Thank You,
Mel Dove

Name: Kathleen Arnold
POW Camp: Stalag Luft III
Name of POW: Col. Walter "Pop" Arnold
Sent: 12.54 AM - 2/8 2003

My father was a POW at this camp from Dec. 3,1944 until evac orders came on Jan. 27, 1945 to Nurnberg. In April,he led 1,875 prisoners on a 100 mile march from Nurnberg to Moosburg, arriving Moosburg Apr. 15, 1945. Did anyone know my Dad at any of these camps?

Name: Vernon Christensen
Hometown: Plentywood
POW Camp: Stalag 4
Name of POW: Vernon
Postal Street Address: 610 William Ave
City, State, Zip: Plentywood, MT 59254
Sent: 12.10 PM - 2/7 2003

Name: maurice rockett
Postal Street Address: 3 eden road
City, State, Zip: wayland ma 01778
Sent: 10.31 AM - 2/7 2003

Sorry, I was not a POW, but I did enjoy your story. I flew as a bombardier with the 95th Group, 13th Wing, 3rd Division from 12/43 to 04/04. Question: Yesterday, I spoke to a member of the 94th Group. His job, so he says, was to fly over impending targets, pick up their antiaircraft radar settings, and when we flew in we had a device to jam their settings. Therefore, we could avoid their fire. This was all news to me, but he stuck to his story. I was only tracked once, so it could have been radar. For most of my other targets, there was a barrage in front of us we had to fly through. This did not call for any ground, radar settings. We could often see German spotter planes in the distance probably calling down to battery commanders our altitude. They knew our direction and where we were headed.

With the near absence of fighters when you flew, AA was the main peril. You lost plenty of aircraft due to AA fire. So, I do not understand what this person spoke to. Finally, are you aware of any internal device in you group, or squadron, to deter AA accuracy? By the way, throwing out chaff was definitely a waste of time.

Cheers and cheerio from a happy, surviving air-warrior.

Name: W. Odell Myers
POW Camp: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW: Dwight C. Hartle
Sent: 9.02 PM - 2/6 2003

I would appreciate information on the descendants of Dwight C. Hartle, a fellow POW at Stalag Luft 1, South Compound, Block 2, Room 7. Dwight died several years ago and was survived by his wife, Butch, and daughter, Sandra. At time of death, he was veterinary with a practice in or near Pleasanton, California.

Name: Twinkle Martin
Name of POW: Harold Fulghum
Sent: 7.24 PM - 2/6 2003

I used to fly with Harold and his wife and have learned a lot about being a prisoner and have a book called the last 50 with his picture in it. he flew a b-17 303rd and was captured from 11/23/42-8/14/44 his nickname was "dad" i love history since my dad was in WW I

Name: Patrick Holmes
Hometown: Leeds
POW Camp: Stalag xxb
Name of POW: Private William Holmes
Sent: 4.23 PM - 2/6 2003

my father was captured at ST Valery near dunkirk with the seaforth highlanders. i posess some photo's and documents and would be happy to share them with anyone interested for the same oppertunity in return. i have like many a few stories passed down about stalag xxb, how accurate they are will be subject to my memory as my father died in 1995.

Name: a.g.WINTON
Hometown: vernon b.c
POW Camp: 344 stlag v111 blamsdorf
Name of POW: WINTON
City, State, Zip: b.c. canada
Sent: 1.05 AM - 2/6 2003

each day !!!
my prayers go out to you who are left;

Name: Jaime Kamarainen (Manalo) 26 yrs. old
Hometown: Monroe, WA
POW Camp: Stalag Luft IV - Hunger March
Name of POW: Edwin Kamarainen (My Grandpa)
Postal Street Address: 17685 Hamburg St SE
City, State, Zip: Monroe, WA 98272
Sent: 2.02 PM - 2/5 2003

Hi! Just wanted to comment on the great thing you have going here. My grandpa has said nothing but nice things about you. I try to support him with going to events, the V.F.W. and meeting others from his squadron. Sometimes, it makes me so sad to see what all these men were brought together by. I don't have an idea of what they went through. They could explain and everyone can tell stories, but we truly don't know what these people experienced. I wish these veterans were given more credit, but, I'm not even sure that we can give them enough credit, even if we tried to. They are all a blessing and have made it so me and my family can live our normal lives. I am honored as a family member to know my grandpa and his patriotic efforts. I hope you don't mind but I copied the pictures of my grandpa and grandma on this website and saved them to my pictures. If you do have a problem, let me know.

Thanks again!

Name: Martha G Dixon
Hometown: blairsville, ga 30512
POW Camp: unknown, - in germany
Name of POW: John Marcus Griner
Postal Street Address: Route 1
City, State, Zip: Blackshear, Ga 31516
Sent: 1.41 PM - 2/5 2003

John Marcus Griner enlisted from Charleston, SC. All five of the Griner Sons were in the military during the war, one was kia. I would like to apply for a pow medal, & to have documentation of his time as a pow.
thank you

Name: Sherwin G. Desens
Hometown: Union Hill,IL
POW Camp: Stalag luft I
Name of POW: Sherwin G. Desens
Postal Street Address: 7874 S. Acoma Court
City, State, Zip: Larkspur,CO 80ll8
Sent: 10.12 AM - 2/5 2003

I lived in North 2 Barracks 7 Room 2
Roommates Fred Nelander,John Fisher, Will Burke
Gerald W. Johnson,Dr. Derrick Taverner British Army
Brain Surgeon.Wm Hendrickson,Norris Hartwell,Bill Bowman, Magee, Gabreski for a short time, Fred Bronson,
ABritish


chaplain name unknown

Name: Katie Polhamus
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
POW Camp: Moosburg
Name of POW: George Korb
Postal Street Address: 9779 Deltom Court
City, State, Zip: Baltimore, MD 21234
Sent: 10.03 PM - 2/4 2003

My grandfather was a POW for about 8 months in Germany. He has recently been able to talk more and more about his experiences in camp. Recently he showed me his personal journal. Being 21 I could never imagine the horrific experinces he had to live through. Reading some of the storying within the site gave me an even more realistic idea of what these young men went through.

Name: michele callahan wolfson
Hometown: south wellfleet, MA
POW Camp: Heydekrug, Keifheide, Barth
Name of POW: William A. Callahan
Postal Street Address: p.o. box 536 or 130 Lts. Island Rd.
City, State, Zip: south wellfleet, MA 02663
Sent: 10.00 PM - 2/4 2003

My father, William A. Callahan, was a tail gunner on a B-17 and shot down March 9, 1944 in Magdeburg, Germany. Also shot down were his navigator, Charles F. Mason from New Jersey and Clifford Fesher or Tesher, the bombardier, from Arizona. According to my father, they were on their 25 th mission, and the plane was hit, the order was given to bail out, and he, the navigator, and bombardier did and were taken prisoner. The plane made it back to England. Their pilot was James W. Lamb of Minnesota. He was first at Dulag Luft for 15 days in solitary before being sent to a transit camp in Frankfurt, and then to Heydekrug. From there he was moved on a coal boat to a port, Schweinmonde (?) and then to Keifheide until final movement to Barth and liberation. He entertained the Russians at Barth and shook the hands of General Aristoff, Maj. Gen. Sakovich, and Gen. Borisoff. In April 45, when I imagine he must have been in either Keifheide or Barth since he was liberated in May 1945, he recorded on his laundry list -- North 3, Block 4, Row 12. I don't know which group he was with. I wrote to the military records place in St. Louis, but they informed me his records were destroyed in the fire. I have his record of his capture and movement to different camps until liberation, some funny songs he wrote, and the names and addresses of many of his fellow POWS. He died at 55 yrs old, and like so many POWS, did not talk about his time there. He used to say "I'm living on borrowed time so I don't worry about anything." I am trying to piece together as much of his story as I can and would appreciate any information anyone has about him or the camps. Thank you.

Name: Cynthia Hill
Hometown: Millwood, VA
POW Camp: Stalag 1
Name of POW: Homer Wells
Postal Street Address: PO Box 23
City, State, Zip: Millwood, VA 22646
Sent: 10.38 PM - 2/3 2003

Dear Mary and Barbara,
What a wonderful website you have created. My sister and I also are keenly interested in preserving the stories of our father, but are just beginning our journey. Our father, then Lt. Homer Wells, now retired AF Col. HB Wells, was shot down in his B-17 "Jennie" on New Years Eve 1943 over the Bay of Biscay. He was rescued by French fishermen and landed at the French port of Concarneau, whereupon he and his crew were promply apprehended by the Germans and taken to Stalag 1. My father is still alive and lucid so we have a window of opportunity to preserve his memories. Thank you for this website and the encouragement it has given us to this end.
Best Regards,
Cynthia Hill & Karen Yates

Name: jack mulcahy
Postal Street Address: 14 lake drive,lk. in.
City, State, Zip: boonton,nj,07005
Sent: 7.26 PM - 2/3 2003

Seeking info.re:how to search for information regarding my uncle Lt. John "Jack"Mulcahy,k.i.a. over germany. He was a bombardier from Brooklyn,N.Y.I don,t know if he was with the 8th A.F......Thanks JM

Name: John W. Galt
Hometown: Carlisle, PA (1928-44)
POW Camp: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW: John W. Galt
Postal Street Address: 30 Holly Ave. Apt 404H
City, State, Zip: Shalimar, FL 32579-1156
Sent: 5.09 PM - 2/3 2003

Lived in tent South Compound summer 1944. Moved to North II when built then North III when it was built-getting closer to Sweden all the time.Flew out when B-17s arrived. Got home sometime in July, one of the last to leave Lucky Strike and double bunked on transport home.

Name: gordon ritchie
Sent: 3.42 PM - 2/3 2003

I believe that my aunt [now in her 80's] was one of the nurses that worked with the released prisoners in 1945.
I have no details [she is a very private person who finds it hard to talk of her life in the QAINR..."oh that was a long time ago!"]. I'd like to know more tho.... any help appreciated.

Name: Gail Paton
POW Camp: Stalag VIII B
Name of POW: James Paton
Sent: 1.16 PM - 2/3 2003