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Americans Held Prisoners in German Camps
The story follows over a hundred American prisoners of war in Germany as they endure harsh camp life. Letters to B G Wilson of the YMCA describe courage under rationing and isolation, with appeals for mail and supplies. Names include Henry R. Hendren and William M. Fitzgerald among others, detailing camp conditions, Red Cross parcels, and family updates from Norfolk and East Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
B. G. Wilson
Young Men's Christian Association
Europe
New York
B. FG. Wilson
Young Men’s Christian Association
Copenhagen
Denmark
Asia
America
American Young Men's Christian Association
Lom
Henry R. Hendren
Norfolk
Virginia
Mr. Wilson
Lubeck
Red Cross
Boston
Massachusetts
William M. Fitzgerald
Wilson
New York City
Joseph EK. Fitzgerald
Willett
Bloomfield Street
Barnby Boyle
Tle
Dean
Portsmouth
South Yakoto
Adama