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White armband denotes English-speaking POW, as required by Army order.

German POWs stapling pages of mimeographed bulletin, which served as a newspaper. Was this work? Was it leisure? It seems to be a melding of both. Prisoners worked hard to make their lives as "normal" as possible, it seems.

This prisoner is hard at work on a new creation, with materials he likely bought from the canteen.

In accordance with international regulations, this German prisoner of war is given a military burial.

Lutheran services in the camp pavilion, which serves as the chapel. There are two such services and one Catholic service held every Sunday. Other religious services are conducted during the week. A large attendance is the general rule. Lutherans have…

Mess kitchen in Pw sub camp. German cooks are preparing an evening meal for the men who work in the rice fields on nearby farms.

Pfc. James Taillie starts his lonely six-hour beat with one of the many dogs trained for sentry duty. The dog will attack anyone except the trainer and the guard.

Soccer, or football, players take time out to take a team photo.

Men create play props for "One Thousand and One Nights."

German POWs tune the piano while others pass the time enjoying the music.