PRISON CAMPS

Grey River Argus, 17 May 1943, Page 3

PRISON CAMPS

RED CROSS REPORT. WELLINGTON, May 16. The Prisoners of War"" Inquiry Office advises when addressing mail to camp Stalag 383 the original number should be given after the words “British prisoner of war” and the new number in backets after the camp address. The Red Cross, reporting on visits during March, states that, at Oflag IX A/H housing and hygiene are satisfactory. The food is good and is supplemented by foodstuffs sent. There is an abundant reserve of food parcels. Religious services are held and there is a. library and a sports ground. Seventeen of the hospital staff are New Zealanders. Relations between the prisoners and the staff are stated to be good. At Oflag IX/Z accommodation is overcrowded. Rations are according to regulation and there is an excellent infirmary. Services are Ladd and there is a good library and theatre, but no sports ground. Parcels from England take about four months to arrive.

At CCPG3S, Italy, housing is satisfactory and rations are normal. The state of health of the men is excellent. There is a well-equipped dental surgery. The general impression of the camp was good. At CCPG2O6 housing and sanitary arrangements’ are vefv satisfactory. Parcels arriving from Geneva are in good condition. The general impression is good. ■Next-of-kin are advised that special wool coupons dated April may still be used.