POW Camp Photos

POWs were allowed to send only a few messages to their families on these pre-made postcards. This one is a copy of the first card William Dyess sent to his wife form Prison Camp No. 2.
From: Dyess, between pp. 96-97

"Typical food provided in prison camps."
From: Dyess, between pp. 96-97

"The last stretch. Japan, spring 1945. Photo taken by POW Terence Kirk with a pinhole camera he made secretely in camp. Note that the man in the center is being supported from behind by another man."
From: Daws, p. 237

"The Zero Ward at Cabanatuan, drawn by Medical Officer Eugene Jacobs."
From: Daws, p. 230

"The cemetary, Cabanatuan, July 1942."
Drawn by: Eugene Jacobs, From: Daws, p. 230

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