PRISONERS OF WAR FROM ITALY
WHEREABOUTS OF 1830 NOT KNOWN
(P.A.) WELLINGTON, January 10. There are still approximately 1830 of the New Zealand prisoners of war who were in Italian camps to be accounted for. Of the balance, 1520 are in Germany, 182 are safe with the Allies, and 77 are in Switzerland, according to the Prisoners of War Inquiry Office. Next-of-kin who have received letters from New Zealanders who were known to be in Camp P.G. 78/1 at Acquafredda, near Sulmona. are asked to forward their names and addresses and those of the prisoners concerned to the office headquarters in Wellington, which will investigate.
Copies of letters from prisoners transferred to German camps from Italy will be appreciated. The office has been advised that Stalag VIIIB will now be known as Stalag 344. Correspondence and parcels must be addressed accordingly.
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Press, Volume LXXX, Issue 24152, 11 January 1944, Page 4
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