Got this interesting photo today depicting Various branches of the German Forces. However, on the back is where it gets interesting.
As you can see the top of the poskarte is labeled "Prisoner of War Mail". On the side reads: "Camp 21 Ottowa, Canada". I did some quick research and found that Camp 21 was called "Espanola Internment Camp" in Espanola, Canada. The town is known for its Paper Mills, and the old Paper Mill Buildings were where the Prisoners were Housed! The camp was in service from 1940- 1943.
I found the photo fitting since the Camp was called Espanola and the Luftwaffe man on the left wears the Spanish Cross. lol
I thought our Members from Canada would enjoy this one.
(anyone know if POWs can be researched by there Prisoner #? This Feldwebels # is written on the card)
As you can see the top of the poskarte is labeled "Prisoner of War Mail". On the side reads: "Camp 21 Ottowa, Canada". I did some quick research and found that Camp 21 was called "Espanola Internment Camp" in Espanola, Canada. The town is known for its Paper Mills, and the old Paper Mill Buildings were where the Prisoners were Housed! The camp was in service from 1940- 1943.
I found the photo fitting since the Camp was called Espanola and the Luftwaffe man on the left wears the Spanish Cross. lol
I thought our Members from Canada would enjoy this one.
(anyone know if POWs can be researched by there Prisoner #? This Feldwebels # is written on the card)
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