Name/Title
German POW Mess Hall, Ft CusterEntry/Object ID
2015.1.22Description
Photo of German POW's eating in the mess hall on Ft. Custer. 1943.
It appears the photo passed the censor on November 18, 1943, but had the publication rescinded by objection from the Photo Security Section, Bureau of Public Relations, War Department.
Caption:
Eating's Serous Business --- German Prisoners of war at Fort Custer fall to at the mess table for their noonday meal. The Germans, although shorter generally than Americans, are wiry and tough, and like all active young men, they appreciate good food. Their favorite foods seem to be potatoes and pastries and the don't care much for meat. Officers in charge of the prisoners say the Germans are very clean in their preparation of foods and that they waste nothing which can be used.Photograph Details
Subject Place
Military Installation
Camp / Fort CusterCity
Battle CreekState/Province
Michigan* Untyped Subject Place
United StatesCataloged By
Chris CausleyAcquisition
Accession
2015.1Source (if not Accessioned)
Chris CausleyMade/Created
Date made
circa Nov 20, 1943Time Period
World War TwoPlace
Military Installation
Camp / Fort CusterCity
Battle CreekState/Province
Michigan* Untyped Place
United StatesLocation
Location
Box
Box A-22Other
Store Room 1 ShelfCategory
StorageRelationships
Related Places
Place
Military Installation
Camp / Fort CusterCity
Battle CreekState/Province
Michigan* Untyped Place
United States
