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  • Collection: Document Grouping for WWII German POW Walter Schmitt

Born in Wesel Germany in 1922 he was a university student when he entered military service. His religion is listed as Catholic. His rank is listed as…

Full text translated from German below:

"Community of Interests
Former Prisoner of War
in the USA - Headquarters in Cologne

Cologne,…

Translation of German from the back of the card:
"the mayor as the district police authority in Krefeld-Uerdingen a. Rh. (long distance call…

It has 1946 written on the front along with "Newton nr. Preston/Lancs. England" It is unclear if this was the place where the card was received or…

This document gives some of the most detailed information on Walter Schmitt's military service. His identity disk identified him as a Panzer Jager…

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