Photograph of captured Japanese soldiers at the Shamshuipo internment camp following its liberation by American forces, Kowloon, China, circa 1940s. The caption on verso notes that the soldier on the left is the camp's former commandant.
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Photograph of captured Japanese soldiers using carts to transport supplies and belongings to an internment camp, Kowloon, China, circa 1940s.Typed on verso: "Hqs. Tenth Air Force, China Theater -- Japanese soldiers turn coolie as they transport…
Photograph of Japanese guards surrendering their swords to American officers at a prisoner-of-war camp, China, circa 1940s.Typed on verso: "Hqs. Tenth Air Force, China -- Japanese guards surrendering swords to American officers at a prison camp. The…
Photograph of an Indian prisoner of war raising an American flag at an airstrip in Hanoi, Vietnam, circa 1940s. A damaged hangar is visible in the background.Typed on verso: "An Indian POW raises the first American flag over the Hanoi airstrip in the…
Newspaper clipping, "Seattle Aviator Captured by Huns Addresses League," from the Seattle Star, March 19, 1919. Reports on Norman S. Archibald giving a talk to the Municipal League about his time at the front and as a prisoner of war. Partial article…
Telegram from Harris to Mrs. Drew, January 21, 1919. Reports that her son, Charles W. Drew, was released from prison camp and is now in Allied territory.
Letter from W. R. Castle, Jr., American Red Cross, to Mrs. Drew, January 14, 1919. Congratulates her on the safe release of her son (Charles W. Drew) from Metz, France. Handwritten note on reverse says that this letter reached Mrs. Drew the day after…
Letter from Percy G. Atkinson to Charles W. Drew, January 13, 1919. Letter from fellow prisoner of war. Asks how he is progressing in his recovery, describes his release from prison camp and journey home to Nottingham (England), and discusses his…
Newspaper clipping, "Quick Wit Saves Seattle Flyer from Execution," from unidentified publication, March 2, [circa 1919]. Prints an account from Norman S. Archibald about his capture, in which he gave credit to a German balloon crew for shooting him…