Jean I decribed the system of POW camps on page 2 of this thread in posting #34. The G ist just a "running letter" in a row from A to K in area VI...

What should I say to our vacation, the weather was sun and dry, we were on a camp ground, or tent 10 meters to the Mediterranean Sea, first bath befor...

It is made from the same material as "To the Shores of Iwo Jima", isn't it? Christoph

I returned this morning from Croatia, and it was wonderful again! But it it is to be regretted that I was there while Jean's trip to Germany! I hope y...

Even after this long time it's good to know for the families what happened to these men. My uncle also searched for his father (my grandfather) who wa...

Since 5 minutes I'm a proud owner of the documentary, amazon, postal services and customs were very fast as it was announced for mid-August ! Unfortu...

I associate myself with my greetings! Christoph

Jean, do you know this site: ? Your dad is mentioned there Christoph

Jean, That sounds great, Ihope you'll find a window to come! And I imagine the ambassador's face when you ask him which sweets he suggests for ger...

Siegburg was for about three weeks under artillery fire before the attack over the Sieg river began on April 7, 1945, 11 00 hours. Have you read Ray R...

Jean, I sent an e-mail to the NARA asking for the Camp Report, and another one to the National Archives (UK). They have an Red Cross Report (Ref...

But they have a camp report: Camp Reports: Germany: Hospitals: Siegburg Res Laz Online there's only a description, to obtain the reco...

No, sorry, she might be in her eighties? Sister Gracia has only said that she doesn't hear well and that she is the oldest sister in the cloister. ...

Just a few news today. I found two other soldiers who died as POW in Siegburg: 36653803 CULIK JOHN J JR ARMY European Theatre: Germany Died as POW G...

Jean A local newspaper has published something about the author, Hermann-Josef Stolz: In brief: He is a honorary employee of the state arch...