GUNNER DEPEW ON PRISONER TRIAL AND HARD BARRACK LIFE
The narrator recalls being captured by German troops during a retreat, starving and under brutal treatment. He describes marching through swamps, the bar racks, inadequate food, constant cold, and brutal guards who beat, kicked, and mocked prisoners while rationing meager bread and barley coffee. He endures injuries and a prolonged, exhausting night before waking to breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Brown
Germany
England
I Am Affected by German Prison Camp Brutality
A memoir excerpt describes being separated as a neutral American after a list of neutrals, then abused by officers. He endures cold trains, crowded cars, and harsh guards at Neustrelitz, receiving ill fitting clothes and insults, while fearing loss of his leg amid slush and hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Alt-Damm
Neustrelitz
Hghts
Swinemunde
Huss
Fritz
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Albert N. Depew
U.S. Navy
Foreign Legion of France
Cassard
George Matthew Adams
Coney Island
Rockland
Gott
Wilson
Kelly
Kitche
Georgic
Huns
Matton Drug Co
Eastman
Matton Drug Company
North Main Street
High Point Morris Plan Co
Bank of Commerce
Beapcuretezs For
W. T. Uireban
Mrs. Heckell
Hubby
Mr. Heckell
Rexal
N. S
Bell
Mr. Farmer
N. C
Capital City
Raleigh Telephone Co
Raleigh
Burlington
Durham
Postal Telegraph-Cable Co
Atlanta, Ga
Birmingham, Ala
Burlington, N.C
Charlotte, N. C
Columbia, S. C
Danville
N.C
Fayetteville
Gastonia, N. C
Greenville S.C
Lanchburg, Va
Spartanburg S.C
North State Telephone Co
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