Black and white photograph of seven prisoners of war in their camp at Fort Oglethorpe
Name/Title
RPPC, German POWs at Fort Oglethorpe
Entry/Object ID
2023.020.001
Description
Black and white photograph developed on postcard paper showing seven men incarcerated at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia during World War I. The seven prisoners are standing in front of a wooden building with a thatch roof and a guard tower can be seen in the background.
The note on the rear reads "Dear Mrs. Arkinson: | A merry Christmas | and a happy New | year missing you | and your family | your truly | P,J. Sedeli"
The photograph is also stamped in purple "Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Censored and has a Military Branch stamp postmark.
Subject Person/Organization
P.J. Sedeli
Subject Place
City
Fort Oglethorpe
County
Catoosa County
State/Province
Georgia*
Country
United States of America
Collection
Armed Services Collection
Copyright
Restrictions
Credit Chattanooga Historical Society
Reproduction permitted for non-profit educational and research purposes only
