POW information bureau leads on missing servicemen
Information Bureau heads POW data from Washington, detailing how prisoners are reported, how missing in action cases reach the casualty system, and how enemy capture transfers personal details such as name, rank, serial number, and next of kin to hostile authorities. It notes Geneva Convention roles and who handles U S reporting across services.
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Pete Bedson
United States
Murdnane
Washington
Germany
Japan
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Geerst
Hirm
War Department
Prisoner of War Information Procedures and Advice
The text outlines how the International Red Cross coordinates with the War Department to notify next of kin when a service member is reported Missing in Action and later identified as a prisoner of war. It describes initial cables from Geneva, follow up notices, mailing instructions for parcels, and the handling of records in the Prisoner of War Information Bureau. It also gives guidance to next of kin about contacting the bureau and avoiding other government channels, plus the microfilming and cross-checking with Eisenhower’s headquarters to track prisoners as Allied forces advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Red Cross
IRC
Geneva
War Department
Prisoner of War Informaton Bureau
Prisoner of War Information Bureau
Pravosti Marshal General's Office
Bureau
Adjutant General's Office
Genersl
Wash
Ington
DB. C
Office of Censorship
New York
Washington
Eisenhower
Germany
U. S
Relief At Last For Your Cough
Relief ad text promises quick relief for coughs chest colds and bronchitis with Creomulsion. Advises consulting a druggist and states a money back guarantee. Mentions a special process and time tested medicines to loosen and expel mucus and aid rest and sleep.
Permanent Written Records Kept at Napier Field
The Napier Field personnel section maintains all permanent military records from induction to discharge or duty, coordinating pay, promotions, training and transfers. despite 200% turnover of clerical staff in three years, the unit keeps high standards and top performance in the Eastern Flying Training Command.
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Napier Field
Napier
Eastern Flying Training Command
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