American POW Camp - Attichy in France 1945

Hello everyone

I would like to ask You about American POW Camp in France during Second World War. This is short story.

My friend’s grandfather as a 17 years old boy was recruited to Wehrmacht Army, although he was Pole. (this a long story to describe, maybe next time). In 2^nd of April 1945 he and other Wehrmacht soldiers was captured in Halle (Germany) by 10^th Tank Battalion (commanded by lt.col. Hamberg). This unit was a part of 5^th US Armored Division. Next he was transported to Rheinberg-Namur- Attichy (France). In Attichy he spent some time, perhaps to 28^th of April 1945, when polish force took over him to polish army in Italy.

I would like to ask You

1.) Where (I mean archives) can I find some information about Attichy camp and German prisoners? I would like to know which American units guarded camp etc.

2.) Did American officers make in POW’s camp some prisoners list?

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Williammilestodd over 1 year ago +1

My grandfather was an officer at this camp. I have documentation, photographs and sketches of the camp if you are still interested

0 kosborn over 8 years ago

Our archivists haven't been able to find anything about POW camps in Europe in our records. We have a lot of records for POW camps stateside, but not much for overseas. I hope our audience grows enough that someone can help!
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0 marie borsch over 4 years ago

Hi, I'm doing research for a documentary film about the POW enclosure 15 of Attichy. My father was also 17 years old when he was there... Is your grand father's friend still alive? I'm looking for witnesses because for now, only my father can talk about his experience of reeducation...
You can find pictures of the camp in the Life Magazine, photos by Ralph Morse...I have also some documents and informations to share...
Please, contact me. Thanks!
Regards,
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0 Raymond Zawalski over 1 year ago

Hi Kamil,

do you have a name or any documents that you could share? I may be able to help

Have a great day

Raymond
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0 Williammilestodd over 1 year ago

My grandfather was an officer at this camp. I have documentation, photographs and sketches of the camp if you are still interested
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0 bjung 8 months ago in reply to Williammilestodd

Hello! My father was a prisoner at this camp. he left a journal when he passed. I am translating it and adding commentary and pictures. I would be most interested in any photos you might have. Dad (Lothar) worked in the camp kitchen.

Kind regards,

Bud Jung
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0 Brulhilde 26 days ago in reply to Williammilestodd

Hi William, I'm working on a movie script where there would be scenes playing at the Attichy Camp. Would it be possible to get a hold of the docs, plans, pictures in order to paint a correct historical image? I would appreciate it much.
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