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2-38 Ballot.jpg
A POW drops a ballot into an election box to elect a spokesman for the PWs at the Prisoner of War compound in Camp Plauche, Louisiana.

2-38 Rat Trap.jpg
This sign printed in German is for prisoner of war election classes at the POW compound at Camp Plauche, Louisiana.

2-36 Men.jpg
Photograph caption focus on Friedrich Stempel, standing, first on the left.

2-36 Men 2.jpg
Photograph's caption focuses on Friedrich Stempel, standing, second from the left.

2-36 Burial.jpg
In accordance with international regulations, this German prisoner of war is given a military burial.

2-36 Outside 2.jpg

2-36 Outside 3.jpg
Wire 2x4 spacing along with steel rods. Much more security than at Camp Livingston.

2-36 Outside.jpg

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

Wide Camp Shot.jpg
German POW Camp at south Camp Polk in the 1940s.
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