Photograph

Name/Title

Photograph

Entry/Object ID

2025.1332.5.0135

Description

Black and white photograph. A man wearing a prisoner uniform is being held in place by two other men who are out of frame. Behind the three are two men wearing military uniforms with their backs to the camera. Written on the back of the photograph is "Schmitz, Johann". Additional research - Josef Johann Schmitz was executed on October 15, 1948 for his role in the Borkum Island massacre.

Collection

Photograph Collection