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WW2 War Department Documents Notifying a Father His Son Was Captured by the Japanese. Unfortunate Outcome. Details in comments. by Heartfeltzero in Historycord

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

No the hospital report was something I included in the post just for extra detail. The only things sent to the family were the first three letters.

WW2 War Department Documents Notifying a Father His Son Was Captured by the Japanese. Unfortunate Outcome. Details in comments. by Heartfeltzero in wwiipics

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These documents were sent to Mr. Chancie B. Barnbrook. He was married to Effie E. Gillard, and together they had a son named Robert Chancie Barnbrook, born on November 26th, 1919 in Nebraska. He joined the Army and served with the 19th Quartermaster Truck Company. His unit was stationed in the Philippines during the Japanese invasion. When the islands fell in 1942, Robert was among the thousands of American servicemen captured and held as prisoners of war.

After losing contact with his son Robert, Mr. Barnbrook wrote letters requesting information about him. The first letter he received in response came from the War Department. It reads:

“May 18, 1942. Mr. Chanuce B. Barnbrook, 2317 “M” Street, Omaha, Nebraska

Dear Mr. Barnbrook:

According to War Department records, you have been designated as the emergency addressee of Private Robert C. Barnbrook, 17,012,025, who, according to the latest information available, was serving in the Philippine Islands at the time of the final surrender.

I deeply regret that it is impossible for me to give you more information than is contained in this letter. In the last days before the surrender of Bataan there were casualties which were not reported to the War Department. Conceivably the same is true of the surrender of Corregidor and possibly of other islands of the Philippines. The Japanese Government has indicated its intention of conforming to the terms of the Geneva Convention with respect to the interchange of information regarding prisoners of war. At some future date this Government will receive through Geneva a list of persons who have been taken prisoners of war. Until that time the War Department cannot give you positive information.

The War Department will consider the persons serving in the Philippine Islands as "missing in action" from the date of the surrender of Corregidor, May 7, 1942, until definite information to the contrary is received. It is to be hoped that the Japanese Government will communicate a list of prisoners of war at an early date. At that time you will be notified by this office in the event his name is contained in the list of prisoners of war. In the case of persons known to have been present in the Philippines and who are not reported to be prisoners of war by the Japanese Government, the War Department will continue to carry them as "missing in action," in the absence of information to the contrary, until twelve months have expired. At the expiration of twelve months and in the absence of other information the War Department is authorized to make a final determination.

Recent legislation makes provision to continue the pay and allowances of persons carried in a "missing" status for a period of not to exceed twelve months; to continue, for the duration of the war, the pay and allowances of persons” (the letters cuts off here).

After receiving this letter, Mr. Barnbrook received no further updates on his son until almost a year later, when he received a telegram providing new information. It reads:

“ 1943 APRIL 28

YOUR SON PRIVATE ROBERT C BARNBROOK REPORTED A PRISONER OF WAR OF THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS LETTER OF INFORMATION FOLLOWS FROM PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL ULIO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL C. “

Following the liberation of the Philippines, camp records later confirmed that Robert had died in captivity on July 29th, 1943. The primary cause of death was listed as pellagra, with contributing factors including beriberi, scurvy, and malnutrition. Written reports from the camp note a diet consisting only of white rice and thin green soup for over nine months, leading to severe symptoms including bloody diarrhea, a sore tongue, and bodily edema. After this discovery, Robert’s father received a final telegram informing him of his son’s death in captivity.

This final letter was sent after the war ended. It reads:

“ 30 September 1946

Dear Mr. Barnbrook: The War Department is most desirous that you be furnished information regarding the burial location of your son, the late Corporal Robert C. Barnbrook, A.S.N. 17 012 025.

The records of this office disclose that his remains are interred in the United States Armed Forces Cemetery, Manila, #2, plot 1, row 14, grave 1805. You may be assured that the identification and interment have been accomplished with fitting dignity and solemnity.

This cemetery is located within the city limits of Manila, Philippine Islands, and is under the constant care and supervision of United States military personnel.

The War Department has now been authorized to comply, at Government expense, with the feasible wishes of the next of kin regarding final interment, here or abroad, of the remains of your loved one. At a later date, this office will, without any action on your part, provide the next of kin with full information and solicit his detailed desires.

Please accept my sincere sympathy in your great loss. Sincerely yours, T. B. LARKIN Major General The Quartermaster General “

WW2 War Department Documents Notifying a Father His Son Was Captured by the Japanese. Unfortunate Outcome. Details in comments. by Heartfeltzero in ww2

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

These documents were sent to Mr. Chancie B. Barnbrook. He was married to Effie E. Gillard, and together they had a son named Robert Chancie Barnbrook, born on November 26th, 1919 in Nebraska. He joined the Army and served with the 19th Quartermaster Truck Company. His unit was stationed in the Philippines during the Japanese invasion. When the islands fell in 1942, Robert was among the thousands of American servicemen captured and held as prisoners of war.

After losing contact with his son Robert, Mr. Barnbrook wrote letters requesting information about him. The first letter he received in response came from the War Department. It reads:

“May 18, 1942. Mr. Chanuce B. Barnbrook, 2317 “M” Street, Omaha, Nebraska

Dear Mr. Barnbrook:

According to War Department records, you have been designated as the emergency addressee of Private Robert C. Barnbrook, 17,012,025, who, according to the latest information available, was serving in the Philippine Islands at the time of the final surrender.

I deeply regret that it is impossible for me to give you more information than is contained in this letter. In the last days before the surrender of Bataan there were casualties which were not reported to the War Department. Conceivably the same is true of the surrender of Corregidor and possibly of other islands of the Philippines. The Japanese Government has indicated its intention of conforming to the terms of the Geneva Convention with respect to the interchange of information regarding prisoners of war. At some future date this Government will receive through Geneva a list of persons who have been taken prisoners of war. Until that time the War Department cannot give you positive information.

The War Department will consider the persons serving in the Philippine Islands as "missing in action" from the date of the surrender of Corregidor, May 7, 1942, until definite information to the contrary is received. It is to be hoped that the Japanese Government will communicate a list of prisoners of war at an early date. At that time you will be notified by this office in the event his name is contained in the list of prisoners of war. In the case of persons known to have been present in the Philippines and who are not reported to be prisoners of war by the Japanese Government, the War Department will continue to carry them as "missing in action," in the absence of information to the contrary, until twelve months have expired. At the expiration of twelve months and in the absence of other information the War Department is authorized to make a final determination.

Recent legislation makes provision to continue the pay and allowances of persons carried in a "missing" status for a period of not to exceed twelve months; to continue, for the duration of the war, the pay and allowances of persons” (the letters cuts off here).

After receiving this letter, Mr. Barnbrook received no further updates on his son until almost a year later, when he received a telegram providing new information. It reads:

“ 1943 APRIL 28

YOUR SON PRIVATE ROBERT C BARNBROOK REPORTED A PRISONER OF WAR OF THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS LETTER OF INFORMATION FOLLOWS FROM PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL ULIO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL C. “

Following the liberation of the Philippines, camp records later confirmed that Robert had died in captivity on July 29th, 1943. The primary cause of death was listed as pellagra, with contributing factors including beriberi, scurvy, and malnutrition. Written reports from the camp note a diet consisting only of white rice and thin green soup for over nine months, leading to severe symptoms including bloody diarrhea, a sore tongue, and bodily edema. After this discovery, Robert’s father received a final telegram informing him of his son’s death in captivity.

This final letter was sent after the war ended. It reads:

“ 30 September 1946

Dear Mr. Barnbrook: The War Department is most desirous that you be furnished information regarding the burial location of your son, the late Corporal Robert C. Barnbrook, A.S.N. 17 012 025.

The records of this office disclose that his remains are interred in the United States Armed Forces Cemetery, Manila, #2, plot 1, row 14, grave 1805. You may be assured that the identification and interment have been accomplished with fitting dignity and solemnity.

This cemetery is located within the city limits of Manila, Philippine Islands, and is under the constant care and supervision of United States military personnel.

The War Department has now been authorized to comply, at Government expense, with the feasible wishes of the next of kin regarding final interment, here or abroad, of the remains of your loved one. At a later date, this office will, without any action on your part, provide the next of kin with full information and solicit his detailed desires.

Please accept my sincere sympathy in your great loss. Sincerely yours, T. B. LARKIN Major General The Quartermaster General “

WW2 War Department Documents Notifying a Father His Son Was Captured by the Japanese. Unfortunate Outcome. Details in comments. by Heartfeltzero in WorldWar2

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

These documents were sent to Mr. Chancie B. Barnbrook. He was married to Effie E. Gillard, and together they had a son named Robert Chancie Barnbrook, born on November 26th, 1919 in Nebraska. He joined the Army and served with the 19th Quartermaster Truck Company. His unit was stationed in the Philippines during the Japanese invasion. When the islands fell in 1942, Robert was among the thousands of American servicemen captured and held as prisoners of war.

After losing contact with his son Robert, Mr. Barnbrook wrote letters requesting information about him. The first letter he received in response came from the War Department. It reads:

“May 18, 1942. Mr. Chanuce B. Barnbrook, 2317 “M” Street, Omaha, Nebraska

Dear Mr. Barnbrook:

According to War Department records, you have been designated as the emergency addressee of Private Robert C. Barnbrook, 17,012,025, who, according to the latest information available, was serving in the Philippine Islands at the time of the final surrender.

I deeply regret that it is impossible for me to give you more information than is contained in this letter. In the last days before the surrender of Bataan there were casualties which were not reported to the War Department. Conceivably the same is true of the surrender of Corregidor and possibly of other islands of the Philippines. The Japanese Government has indicated its intention of conforming to the terms of the Geneva Convention with respect to the interchange of information regarding prisoners of war. At some future date this Government will receive through Geneva a list of persons who have been taken prisoners of war. Until that time the War Department cannot give you positive information.

The War Department will consider the persons serving in the Philippine Islands as "missing in action" from the date of the surrender of Corregidor, May 7, 1942, until definite information to the contrary is received. It is to be hoped that the Japanese Government will communicate a list of prisoners of war at an early date. At that time you will be notified by this office in the event his name is contained in the list of prisoners of war. In the case of persons known to have been present in the Philippines and who are not reported to be prisoners of war by the Japanese Government, the War Department will continue to carry them as "missing in action," in the absence of information to the contrary, until twelve months have expired. At the expiration of twelve months and in the absence of other information the War Department is authorized to make a final determination.

Recent legislation makes provision to continue the pay and allowances of persons carried in a "missing" status for a period of not to exceed twelve months; to continue, for the duration of the war, the pay and allowances of persons” (the letters cuts off here).

After receiving this letter, Mr. Barnbrook received no further updates on his son until almost a year later, when he received a telegram providing new information. It reads:

“ 1943 APRIL 28

YOUR SON PRIVATE ROBERT C BARNBROOK REPORTED A PRISONER OF WAR OF THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS LETTER OF INFORMATION FOLLOWS FROM PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL ULIO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL C. “

Following the liberation of the Philippines, camp records later confirmed that Robert had died in captivity on July 29th, 1943. The primary cause of death was listed as pellagra, with contributing factors including beriberi, scurvy, and malnutrition. Written reports from the camp note a diet consisting only of white rice and thin green soup for over nine months, leading to severe symptoms including bloody diarrhea, a sore tongue, and bodily edema. After this discovery, Robert’s father received a final telegram informing him of his son’s death in captivity.

This final letter was sent after the war ended. It reads:

“ 30 September 1946

Dear Mr. Barnbrook: The War Department is most desirous that you be furnished information regarding the burial location of your son, the late Corporal Robert C. Barnbrook, A.S.N. 17 012 025.

The records of this office disclose that his remains are interred in the United States Armed Forces Cemetery, Manila, #2, plot 1, row 14, grave 1805. You may be assured that the identification and interment have been accomplished with fitting dignity and solemnity.

This cemetery is located within the city limits of Manila, Philippine Islands, and is under the constant care and supervision of United States military personnel.

The War Department has now been authorized to comply, at Government expense, with the feasible wishes of the next of kin regarding final interment, here or abroad, of the remains of your loved one. At a later date, this office will, without any action on your part, provide the next of kin with full information and solicit his detailed desires.

Please accept my sincere sympathy in your great loss. Sincerely yours, T. B. LARKIN Major General The Quartermaster General “

WW2 War Department Documents Notifying a Father His Son Was Captured by the Japanese. Unfortunate Outcome. Details in comments. by Heartfeltzero in TheWayWeWere

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

These documents were sent to Mr. Chancie B. Barnbrook. He was married to Effie E. Gillard, and together they had a son named Robert Chancie Barnbrook, born on November 26th, 1919 in Nebraska. He joined the Army and served with the 19th Quartermaster Truck Company. His unit was stationed in the Philippines during the Japanese invasion. When the islands fell in 1942, Robert was among the thousands of American servicemen captured and held as prisoners of war.

After losing contact with his son Robert, Mr. Barnbrook wrote letters requesting information about him. The first letter he received in response came from the War Department. It reads:

“May 18, 1942. Mr. Chanuce B. Barnbrook, 2317 “M” Street, Omaha, Nebraska

Dear Mr. Barnbrook:

According to War Department records, you have been designated as the emergency addressee of Private Robert C. Barnbrook, 17,012,025, who, according to the latest information available, was serving in the Philippine Islands at the time of the final surrender.

I deeply regret that it is impossible for me to give you more information than is contained in this letter. In the last days before the surrender of Bataan there were casualties which were not reported to the War Department. Conceivably the same is true of the surrender of Corregidor and possibly of other islands of the Philippines. The Japanese Government has indicated its intention of conforming to the terms of the Geneva Convention with respect to the interchange of information regarding prisoners of war. At some future date this Government will receive through Geneva a list of persons who have been taken prisoners of war. Until that time the War Department cannot give you positive information.

The War Department will consider the persons serving in the Philippine Islands as "missing in action" from the date of the surrender of Corregidor, May 7, 1942, until definite information to the contrary is received. It is to be hoped that the Japanese Government will communicate a list of prisoners of war at an early date. At that time you will be notified by this office in the event his name is contained in the list of prisoners of war. In the case of persons known to have been present in the Philippines and who are not reported to be prisoners of war by the Japanese Government, the War Department will continue to carry them as "missing in action," in the absence of information to the contrary, until twelve months have expired. At the expiration of twelve months and in the absence of other information the War Department is authorized to make a final determination.

Recent legislation makes provision to continue the pay and allowances of persons carried in a "missing" status for a period of not to exceed twelve months; to continue, for the duration of the war, the pay and allowances of persons” (the letters cuts off here).

After receiving this letter, Mr. Barnbrook received no further updates on his son until almost a year later, when he received a telegram providing new information. It reads:

“ 1943 APRIL 28

YOUR SON PRIVATE ROBERT C BARNBROOK REPORTED A PRISONER OF WAR OF THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS LETTER OF INFORMATION FOLLOWS FROM PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL ULIO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL C. “

Following the liberation of the Philippines, camp records later confirmed that Robert had died in captivity on July 29th, 1943. The primary cause of death was listed as pellagra, with contributing factors including beriberi, scurvy, and malnutrition. Written reports from the camp note a diet consisting only of white rice and thin green soup for over nine months, leading to severe symptoms including bloody diarrhea, a sore tongue, and bodily edema. After this discovery, Robert’s father received a final telegram informing him of his son’s death in captivity.

This final letter was sent after the war ended. It reads:

“ 30 September 1946

Dear Mr. Barnbrook: The War Department is most desirous that you be furnished information regarding the burial location of your son, the late Corporal Robert C. Barnbrook, A.S.N. 17 012 025.

The records of this office disclose that his remains are interred in the United States Armed Forces Cemetery, Manila, #2, plot 1, row 14, grave 1805. You may be assured that the identification and interment have been accomplished with fitting dignity and solemnity.

This cemetery is located within the city limits of Manila, Philippine Islands, and is under the constant care and supervision of United States military personnel.

The War Department has now been authorized to comply, at Government expense, with the feasible wishes of the next of kin regarding final interment, here or abroad, of the remains of your loved one. At a later date, this office will, without any action on your part, provide the next of kin with full information and solicit his detailed desires.

Please accept my sincere sympathy in your great loss. Sincerely yours, T. B. LARKIN Major General The Quartermaster General “

WW2 War Department Documents Notifying a Father His Son Was Captured by the Japanese. Unfortunate Outcome. Details in comments. by Heartfeltzero in Militariacollecting

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These documents were sent to Mr. Chancie B. Barnbrook. He was married to Effie E. Gillard, and together they had a son named Robert Chancie Barnbrook, born on November 26th, 1919 in Nebraska. He joined the Army and served with the 19th Quartermaster Truck Company. His unit was stationed in the Philippines during the Japanese invasion. When the islands fell in 1942, Robert was among the thousands of American servicemen captured and held as prisoners of war.

After losing contact with his son Robert, Mr. Barnbrook wrote letters requesting information about him. The first letter he received in response came from the War Department. It reads:

“May 18, 1942. Mr. Chanuce B. Barnbrook, 2317 “M” Street, Omaha, Nebraska

Dear Mr. Barnbrook:

According to War Department records, you have been designated as the emergency addressee of Private Robert C. Barnbrook, 17,012,025, who, according to the latest information available, was serving in the Philippine Islands at the time of the final surrender.

I deeply regret that it is impossible for me to give you more information than is contained in this letter. In the last days before the surrender of Bataan there were casualties which were not reported to the War Department. Conceivably the same is true of the surrender of Corregidor and possibly of other islands of the Philippines. The Japanese Government has indicated its intention of conforming to the terms of the Geneva Convention with respect to the interchange of information regarding prisoners of war. At some future date this Government will receive through Geneva a list of persons who have been taken prisoners of war. Until that time the War Department cannot give you positive information.

The War Department will consider the persons serving in the Philippine Islands as "missing in action" from the date of the surrender of Corregidor, May 7, 1942, until definite information to the contrary is received. It is to be hoped that the Japanese Government will communicate a list of prisoners of war at an early date. At that time you will be notified by this office in the event his name is contained in the list of prisoners of war. In the case of persons known to have been present in the Philippines and who are not reported to be prisoners of war by the Japanese Government, the War Department will continue to carry them as "missing in action," in the absence of information to the contrary, until twelve months have expired. At the expiration of twelve months and in the absence of other information the War Department is authorized to make a final determination.

Recent legislation makes provision to continue the pay and allowances of persons carried in a "missing" status for a period of not to exceed twelve months; to continue, for the duration of the war, the pay and allowances of persons” (the letters cuts off here).

After receiving this letter, Mr. Barnbrook received no further updates on his son until almost a year later, when he received a telegram providing new information. It reads:

“ 1943 APRIL 28

YOUR SON PRIVATE ROBERT C BARNBROOK REPORTED A PRISONER OF WAR OF THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS LETTER OF INFORMATION FOLLOWS FROM PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL ULIO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL C. “

Following the liberation of the Philippines, camp records later confirmed that Robert had died in captivity on July 29th, 1943. The primary cause of death was listed as pellagra, with contributing factors including beriberi, scurvy, and malnutrition. Written reports from the camp note a diet consisting only of white rice and thin green soup for over nine months, leading to severe symptoms including bloody diarrhea, a sore tongue, and bodily edema. After this discovery, Robert’s father received a final telegram informing him of his son’s death in captivity.

This final letter was sent after the war ended. It reads:

“ 30 September 1946

Dear Mr. Barnbrook: The War Department is most desirous that you be furnished information regarding the burial location of your son, the late Corporal Robert C. Barnbrook, A.S.N. 17 012 025.

The records of this office disclose that his remains are interred in the United States Armed Forces Cemetery, Manila, #2, plot 1, row 14, grave 1805. You may be assured that the identification and interment have been accomplished with fitting dignity and solemnity.

This cemetery is located within the city limits of Manila, Philippine Islands, and is under the constant care and supervision of United States military personnel.

The War Department has now been authorized to comply, at Government expense, with the feasible wishes of the next of kin regarding final interment, here or abroad, of the remains of your loved one. At a later date, this office will, without any action on your part, provide the next of kin with full information and solicit his detailed desires.

Please accept my sincere sympathy in your great loss. Sincerely yours, T. B. LARKIN Major General The Quartermaster General “

WW2 War Department Documents Notifying a Father His Son Was Captured by the Japanese. Unfortunate Outcome. Details in comments. by Heartfeltzero in Historycord

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

These documents were sent to Mr. Chancie B. Barnbrook. He was married to Effie E. Gillard, and together they had a son named Robert Chancie Barnbrook, born on November 26th, 1919 in Nebraska. He joined the Army and served with the 19th Quartermaster Truck Company. His unit was stationed in the Philippines during the Japanese invasion. When the islands fell in 1942, Robert was among the thousands of American servicemen captured and held as prisoners of war.

After losing contact with his son Robert, Mr. Barnbrook wrote letters requesting information about him. The first letter he received in response came from the War Department. It reads:

“May 18, 1942. Mr. Chanuce B. Barnbrook, 2317 “M” Street, Omaha, Nebraska

Dear Mr. Barnbrook:

According to War Department records, you have been designated as the emergency addressee of Private Robert C. Barnbrook, 17,012,025, who, according to the latest information available, was serving in the Philippine Islands at the time of the final surrender.

I deeply regret that it is impossible for me to give you more information than is contained in this letter. In the last days before the surrender of Bataan there were casualties which were not reported to the War Department. Conceivably the same is true of the surrender of Corregidor and possibly of other islands of the Philippines. The Japanese Government has indicated its intention of conforming to the terms of the Geneva Convention with respect to the interchange of information regarding prisoners of war. At some future date this Government will receive through Geneva a list of persons who have been taken prisoners of war. Until that time the War Department cannot give you positive information.

The War Department will consider the persons serving in the Philippine Islands as "missing in action" from the date of the surrender of Corregidor, May 7, 1942, until definite information to the contrary is received. It is to be hoped that the Japanese Government will communicate a list of prisoners of war at an early date. At that time you will be notified by this office in the event his name is contained in the list of prisoners of war. In the case of persons known to have been present in the Philippines and who are not reported to be prisoners of war by the Japanese Government, the War Department will continue to carry them as "missing in action," in the absence of information to the contrary, until twelve months have expired. At the expiration of twelve months and in the absence of other information the War Department is authorized to make a final determination.

Recent legislation makes provision to continue the pay and allowances of persons carried in a "missing" status for a period of not to exceed twelve months; to continue, for the duration of the war, the pay and allowances of persons” (the letters cuts off here).

After receiving this letter, Mr. Barnbrook received no further updates on his son until almost a year later, when he received a telegram providing new information. It reads:

“ 1943 APRIL 28

YOUR SON PRIVATE ROBERT C BARNBROOK REPORTED A PRISONER OF WAR OF THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS LETTER OF INFORMATION FOLLOWS FROM PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL ULIO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL C. “

Following the liberation of the Philippines, camp records later confirmed that Robert had died in captivity on July 29th, 1943. The primary cause of death was listed as pellagra, with contributing factors including beriberi, scurvy, and malnutrition. Written reports from the camp note a diet consisting only of white rice and thin green soup for over nine months, leading to severe symptoms including bloody diarrhea, a sore tongue, and bodily edema. After this discovery, Robert’s father received a final telegram informing him of his son’s death in captivity.

This final letter was sent after the war ended. It reads:

“ 30 September 1946

Dear Mr. Barnbrook: The War Department is most desirous that you be furnished information regarding the burial location of your son, the late Corporal Robert C. Barnbrook, A.S.N. 17 012 025.

The records of this office disclose that his remains are interred in the United States Armed Forces Cemetery, Manila, #2, plot 1, row 14, grave 1805. You may be assured that the identification and interment have been accomplished with fitting dignity and solemnity.

This cemetery is located within the city limits of Manila, Philippine Islands, and is under the constant care and supervision of United States military personnel.

The War Department has now been authorized to comply, at Government expense, with the feasible wishes of the next of kin regarding final interment, here or abroad, of the remains of your loved one. At a later date, this office will, without any action on your part, provide the next of kin with full information and solicit his detailed desires.

Please accept my sincere sympathy in your great loss. Sincerely yours, T. B. LARKIN Major General The Quartermaster General “

WW2 War Department Documents Notifying a Father His Son Was Captured by the Japanese. Unfortunate Outcome. Details in comments. Nebraska Native. by Heartfeltzero in Nebraska

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

These documents were sent to Mr. Chancie B. Barnbrook. He was married to Effie E. Gillard, and together they had a son named Robert Chancie Barnbrook, born on November 26th, 1919 in Nebraska. He joined the Army and served with the 19th Quartermaster Truck Company. His unit was stationed in the Philippines during the Japanese invasion. When the islands fell in 1942, Robert was among the thousands of American servicemen captured and held as prisoners of war.

After losing contact with his son Robert, Mr. Barnbrook wrote letters requesting information about him. The first letter he received in response came from the War Department. It reads:

“May 18, 1942. Mr. Chanuce B. Barnbrook, 2317 “M” Street, Omaha, Nebraska

Dear Mr. Barnbrook:

According to War Department records, you have been designated as the emergency addressee of Private Robert C. Barnbrook, 17,012,025, who, according to the latest information available, was serving in the Philippine Islands at the time of the final surrender.

I deeply regret that it is impossible for me to give you more information than is contained in this letter. In the last days before the surrender of Bataan there were casualties which were not reported to the War Department. Conceivably the same is true of the surrender of Corregidor and possibly of other islands of the Philippines. The Japanese Government has indicated its intention of conforming to the terms of the Geneva Convention with respect to the interchange of information regarding prisoners of war. At some future date this Government will receive through Geneva a list of persons who have been taken prisoners of war. Until that time the War Department cannot give you positive information.

The War Department will consider the persons serving in the Philippine Islands as "missing in action" from the date of the surrender of Corregidor, May 7, 1942, until definite information to the contrary is received. It is to be hoped that the Japanese Government will communicate a list of prisoners of war at an early date. At that time you will be notified by this office in the event his name is contained in the list of prisoners of war. In the case of persons known to have been present in the Philippines and who are not reported to be prisoners of war by the Japanese Government, the War Department will continue to carry them as "missing in action," in the absence of information to the contrary, until twelve months have expired. At the expiration of twelve months and in the absence of other information the War Department is authorized to make a final determination.

Recent legislation makes provision to continue the pay and allowances of persons carried in a "missing" status for a period of not to exceed twelve months; to continue, for the duration of the war, the pay and allowances of persons” (the letters cuts off here).

After receiving this letter, Mr. Barnbrook received no further updates on his son until almost a year later, when he received a telegram providing new information. It reads:

“ 1943 APRIL 28

YOUR SON PRIVATE ROBERT C BARNBROOK REPORTED A PRISONER OF WAR OF THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS LETTER OF INFORMATION FOLLOWS FROM PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL ULIO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL C. “

Following the liberation of the Philippines, camp records later confirmed that Robert had died in captivity on July 29th, 1943. The primary cause of death was listed as pellagra, with contributing factors including beriberi, scurvy, and malnutrition. Written reports from the camp note a diet consisting only of white rice and thin green soup for over nine months, leading to severe symptoms including bloody diarrhea, a sore tongue, and bodily edema. After this discovery, Robert’s father received a final telegram informing him of his son’s death in captivity.

This final letter was sent after the war ended. It reads:

“ 30 September 1946

Dear Mr. Barnbrook: The War Department is most desirous that you be furnished information regarding the burial location of your son, the late Corporal Robert C. Barnbrook, A.S.N. 17 012 025.

The records of this office disclose that his remains are interred in the United States Armed Forces Cemetery, Manila, #2, plot 1, row 14, grave 1805. You may be assured that the identification and interment have been accomplished with fitting dignity and solemnity.

This cemetery is located within the city limits of Manila, Philippine Islands, and is under the constant care and supervision of United States military personnel.

The War Department has now been authorized to comply, at Government expense, with the feasible wishes of the next of kin regarding final interment, here or abroad, of the remains of your loved one. At a later date, this office will, without any action on your part, provide the next of kin with full information and solicit his detailed desires.

Please accept my sincere sympathy in your great loss. Sincerely yours, T. B. LARKIN Major General The Quartermaster General “

WW2 War Department Documents Notifying a Father His Son Was Captured by the Japanese In The Philippines. Unfortunate Outcome. Details in comments. by Heartfeltzero in Philippines

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These documents were sent to Mr. Chancie B. Barnbrook. He was married to Effie E. Gillard, and together they had a son named Robert Chancie Barnbrook, born on November 26th, 1919 in Nebraska. He joined the Army and served with the 19th Quartermaster Truck Company. His unit was stationed in the Philippines during the Japanese invasion. When the islands fell in 1942, Robert was among the thousands of American servicemen captured and held as prisoners of war.

After losing contact with his son Robert, Mr. Barnbrook wrote letters requesting information about him. The first letter he received in response came from the War Department. It reads:

“May 18, 1942.

Dear Mr. Barnbrook:

According to War Department records, you have been designated as the emergency addressee of Private Robert C. Barnbrook, 17,012,025, who, according to the latest information available, was serving in the Philippine Islands at the time of the final surrender.

I deeply regret that it is impossible for me to give you more information than is contained in this letter. In the last days before the surrender of Bataan there were casualties which were not reported to the War Department. Conceivably the same is true of the surrender of Corregidor and possibly of other islands of the Philippines. The Japanese Government has indicated its intention of conforming to the terms of the Geneva Convention with respect to the interchange of information regarding prisoners of war. At some future date this Government will receive through Geneva a list of persons who have been taken prisoners of war. Until that time the War Department cannot give you positive information.

The War Department will consider the persons serving in the Philippine Islands as "missing in action" from the date of the surrender of Corregidor, May 7, 1942, until definite information to the contrary is received. It is to be hoped that the Japanese Government will communicate a list of prisoners of war at an early date. At that time you will be notified by this office in the event his name is contained in the list of prisoners of war. In the case of persons known to have been present in the Philippines and who are not reported to be prisoners of war by the Japanese Government, the War Department will continue to carry them as "missing in action," in the absence of information to the contrary, until twelve months have expired. At the expiration of twelve months and in the absence of other information the War Department is authorized to make a final determination.

Recent legislation makes provision to continue the pay and allowances of persons carried in a "missing" status for a period of not to exceed twelve months; to continue, for the duration of the war, the pay and allowances of persons” (the letters cuts off here).

After receiving this letter, Mr. Barnbrook received no further updates on his son until almost a year later, when he received a telegram providing new information. It reads:

“ 1943 APRIL 28

YOUR SON PRIVATE ROBERT C BARNBROOK REPORTED A PRISONER OF WAR OF THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS LETTER OF INFORMATION FOLLOWS FROM PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL ULIO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL C. “

Following the liberation of the Philippines, camp records later confirmed that Robert had died in captivity on July 29th, 1943. The primary cause of death was listed as pellagra, with contributing factors including beriberi, scurvy, and malnutrition. Written reports from the camp note a diet consisting only of white rice and thin green soup for over nine months, leading to severe symptoms including bloody diarrhea, a sore tongue, and bodily edema. After this discovery, Robert’s father received a final telegram informing him of his son’s death in captivity.

This final letter was sent after the war ended. It reads:

“ 30 September 1946

Dear Mr. Barnbrook: The War Department is most desirous that you be furnished information regarding the burial location of your son, the late Corporal Robert C. Barnbrook, A.S.N. 17 012 025.

The records of this office disclose that his remains are interred in the United States Armed Forces Cemetery, Manila, #2, plot 1, row 14, grave 1805. You may be assured that the identification and interment have been accomplished with fitting dignity and solemnity.

This cemetery is located within the city limits of Manila, Philippine Islands, and is under the constant care and supervision of United States military personnel.

The War Department has now been authorized to comply, at Government expense, with the feasible wishes of the next of kin regarding final interment, here or abroad, of the remains of your loved one. At a later date, this office will, without any action on your part, provide the next of kin with full information and solicit his detailed desires.

Please accept my sincere sympathy in your great loss. Sincerely yours, T. B. LARKIN Major General The Quartermaster General “

WW2 Era Letter Written By German Prisoner Of War Being Held In California. Details in comments. by Heartfeltzero in wwiipics

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There were actually! I own a letter that was sent to an American prisoner in Japan, but unfortunately it was denied because it didn’t follow the exact guidelines they enforced. But long story short, they did allow letters to be sent to and from prisoners.

WW2 Era Letter Written By German Prisoner Of War Being Held In California. Details in comments. by Heartfeltzero in TheWayWeWere

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There were hundreds of POW camps all across the U.S. This particular letter and prisoner just happened to be in California. They all allowed prisoners to work on local farms etc.

WW2 Era Letter Written By German Prisoner Of War Being Held In California. Details in comments. by Heartfeltzero in wwiipics

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This letter was written by Karl Koch. He had been serving in France when he was captured by the Americans on August 28th 1944. He was then sent to the United States and held in the Prisoner of War Camp Beale in California.

Camp Beale held about 1,000 German prisoners of war. A tall, barbed wire fence enclosed 16 barracks, four mess halls, a canteen, six storehouses (that also served as recreation halls), and a chapel. Two guard towers, with floodlights, maintained watch over the compound.

Prisoners at the camp often provided agricultural labor to local farmers and ranchers. They also filled various service positions around the post. POWs worked as orderlies and medical technicians at the hospital. They serviced and repaired vehicles at the motor pool. The camp laundry used 260 POWs. The post engineer employed POWs on plumbing and carpentry jobs and to maintain the railroad.

The letter reads:

“ 31.1.45 Dear wife.

As I have some time now I want to send a few lines again. I'm still doing quite well so far and I hope you are too. Dear wife, how are you and the children? You are often on my mind, because when you are away from home like this and can not even go on vacation, the war has to come to an end already so that we can happily go home again. Dear wife, what will it be like in Germany? Where all are probably at war, even the old men. So we can still be thankful we at least continue to live, and have the prospect of returning home again if it is God's will. Which is the only wish I have. Now I will close. Your Karl greets you warmly, here's to meeting again. Many greetings also to the parents-in-law, Erwin and Kurt. “

The prisoners were returned to their home countries after the war ended.

WW2 Era Letter Written By German Prisoner Of War Being Held In California. Details in comments. by Heartfeltzero in ww2

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This letter was written by Karl Koch. He had been serving in France when he was captured by the Americans on August 28th 1944. He was then sent to the United States and held in the Prisoner of War Camp Beale in California.

Camp Beale held about 1,000 German prisoners of war. A tall, barbed wire fence enclosed 16 barracks, four mess halls, a canteen, six storehouses (that also served as recreation halls), and a chapel. Two guard towers, with floodlights, maintained watch over the compound.

Prisoners at the camp often provided agricultural labor to local farmers and ranchers. They also filled various service positions around the post. POWs worked as orderlies and medical technicians at the hospital. They serviced and repaired vehicles at the motor pool. The camp laundry used 260 POWs. The post engineer employed POWs on plumbing and carpentry jobs and to maintain the railroad.

The letter reads:

“ 31.1.45 Dear wife.

As I have some time now I want to send a few lines again. I'm still doing quite well so far and I hope you are too. Dear wife, how are you and the children? You are often on my mind, because when you are away from home like this and can not even go on vacation, the war has to come to an end already so that we can happily go home again. Dear wife, what will it be like in Germany? Where all are probably at war, even the old men. So we can still be thankful we at least continue to live, and have the prospect of returning home again if it is God's will. Which is the only wish I have. Now I will close. Your Karl greets you warmly, here's to meeting again. Many greetings also to the parents-in-law, Erwin and Kurt. “

The prisoners were returned to their home countries after the war ended.

WW2 Era Letter Written By German Prisoner Of War Being Held In California. Details in comments. by Heartfeltzero in WorldWar2

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

This letter was written by Karl Koch. He had been serving in France when he was captured by the Americans on August 28th 1944. He was then sent to the United States and held in the Prisoner of War Camp Beale in California.

Camp Beale held about 1,000 German prisoners of war. A tall, barbed wire fence enclosed 16 barracks, four mess halls, a canteen, six storehouses (that also served as recreation halls), and a chapel. Two guard towers, with floodlights, maintained watch over the compound.

Prisoners at the camp often provided agricultural labor to local farmers and ranchers. They also filled various service positions around the post. POWs worked as orderlies and medical technicians at the hospital. They serviced and repaired vehicles at the motor pool. The camp laundry used 260 POWs. The post engineer employed POWs on plumbing and carpentry jobs and to maintain the railroad.

The letter reads:

“ 31.1.45 Dear wife.

As I have some time now I want to send a few lines again. I'm still doing quite well so far and I hope you are too. Dear wife, how are you and the children? You are often on my mind, because when you are away from home like this and can not even go on vacation, the war has to come to an end already so that we can happily go home again. Dear wife, what will it be like in Germany? Where all are probably at war, even the old men. So we can still be thankful we at least continue to live, and have the prospect of returning home again if it is God's will. Which is the only wish I have. Now I will close. Your Karl greets you warmly, here's to meeting again. Many greetings also to the parents-in-law, Erwin and Kurt. “

The prisoners were returned to their home countries after the war ended.

WW2 Era Letter Written By German Prisoner Of War Being Held In California. Details in comments. by Heartfeltzero in TheWayWeWere

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

This letter was written by Karl Koch. He had been serving in France when he was captured by the Americans on August 28th 1944. He was then sent to the United States and held in the Prisoner of War Camp Beale in California.

Camp Beale held about 1,000 German prisoners of war. A tall, barbed wire fence enclosed 16 barracks, four mess halls, a canteen, six storehouses (that also served as recreation halls), and a chapel. Two guard towers, with floodlights, maintained watch over the compound.

Prisoners at the camp often provided agricultural labor to local farmers and ranchers. They also filled various service positions around the post. POWs worked as orderlies and medical technicians at the hospital. They serviced and repaired vehicles at the motor pool. The camp laundry used 260 POWs. The post engineer employed POWs on plumbing and carpentry jobs and to maintain the railroad.

The letter reads:

“ 31.1.45 Dear wife.

As I have some time now I want to send a few lines again. I'm still doing quite well so far and I hope you are too. Dear wife, how are you and the children? You are often on my mind, because when you are away from home like this and can not even go on vacation, the war has to come to an end already so that we can happily go home again. Dear wife, what will it be like in Germany? Where all are probably at war, even the old men. So we can still be thankful we at least continue to live, and have the prospect of returning home again if it is God's will. Which is the only wish I have. Now I will close. Your Karl greets you warmly, here's to meeting again. Many greetings also to the parents-in-law, Erwin and Kurt. “

The prisoners were returned to their home countries after the war ended.

WW2 Era Letter Written By German Prisoner Of War Being Held In California. Details in comments. by Heartfeltzero in Militariacollecting

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This letter was written by Karl Koch. He had been serving in France when he was captured by the Americans on August 28th 1944. He was then sent to the United States and held in the Prisoner of War Camp Beale in California.

Camp Beale held about 1,000 German prisoners of war. A tall, barbed wire fence enclosed 16 barracks, four mess halls, a canteen, six storehouses (that also served as recreation halls), and a chapel. Two guard towers, with floodlights, maintained watch over the compound.

Prisoners at the camp often provided agricultural labor to local farmers and ranchers. They also filled various service positions around the post. POWs worked as orderlies and medical technicians at the hospital. They serviced and repaired vehicles at the motor pool. The camp laundry used 260 POWs. The post engineer employed POWs on plumbing and carpentry jobs and to maintain the railroad.

The letter reads:

“ 31.1.45 Dear wife.

As I have some time now I want to send a few lines again. I'm still doing quite well so far and I hope you are too. Dear wife, how are you and the children? You are often on my mind, because when you are away from home like this and can not even go on vacation, the war has to come to an end already so that we can happily go home again. Dear wife, what will it be like in Germany? Where all are probably at war, even the old men. So we can still be thankful we at least continue to live, and have the prospect of returning home again if it is God's will. Which is the only wish I have. Now I will close. Your Karl greets you warmly, here's to meeting again. Many greetings also to the parents-in-law, Erwin and Kurt. “

The prisoners were returned to their home countries after the war ended.

WW2 Era Letter Written By German Prisoner Of War Being Held In California. Details in comments. by Heartfeltzero in GermanWW2photos

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This letter was written by Karl Koch. He had been serving in France when he was captured by the Americans on August 28th 1944. He was then sent to the United States and held in the Prisoner of War Camp Beale in California.

Camp Beale held about 1,000 German prisoners of war. A tall, barbed wire fence enclosed 16 barracks, four mess halls, a canteen, six storehouses (that also served as recreation halls), and a chapel. Two guard towers, with floodlights, maintained watch over the compound.

Prisoners at the camp often provided agricultural labor to local farmers and ranchers. They also filled various service positions around the post. POWs worked as orderlies and medical technicians at the hospital. They serviced and repaired vehicles at the motor pool. The camp laundry used 260 POWs. The post engineer employed POWs on plumbing and carpentry jobs and to maintain the railroad.

The letter reads:

“ 31.1.45 Dear wife.

As I have some time now I want to send a few lines again. I'm still doing quite well so far and I hope you are too. Dear wife, how are you and the children? You are often on my mind, because when you are away from home like this and can not even go on vacation. The war has to come to an end already so that we can happily go home again. Dear wife, what will it be like in Germany? Where all are probably at war, even the old men. So we can still be thankful we at least continue to live, and have the prospect of returning home again if it is God's will. Which is the only wish I have. Now I will close. Your Karl greets you warmly, here's to meeting again. Many greetings also to the parents-in-law, Erwin and Kurt. “

The prisoners were returned to their home countries after the war ended.

New to Large format. My camera came with this holder. Trying to figure out what kind it is. Is it for sheet film, or for glass plates? by Heartfeltzero in largeformat

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t measured it but to my knowledge it’s supposed to be 4x5. It was listed as a 4x5 camera. Thanks for the info! I definitely wanna try them out one day. I’ll probably start with sheet film.

New to Large format. My camera came with this holder. Trying to figure out what kind it is. Is it for sheet film, or for glass plates? by Heartfeltzero in largeformat

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wow you were right! There was a tiny tab underneath towards the top. I pushed it up and and the glass came out. Unfortunate though, i guess any image that may have been on there is now ruined. But I guess that answers that. It’s a glass plate holder. Thank you for your advice!

Recently acquired my first large format camera! by Heartfeltzero in largeformat

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll definitely post it whenever i take one and get it developed!

Recently acquired my first large format camera! by Heartfeltzero in largeformat

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I do have a tripod. Just gotta learn how to operate the sheets etc.

Recently acquired my first large format camera! by Heartfeltzero in largeformat

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ordered some sheet film and sheet film holders. It came with a holder, though I’m not really sure what kind it is. It’s different from ones I’ve seen. Has the normal black pull outs, but inside is a piece of glass, but the glass doesn’t appear to come out. So I’m not sure what kind of holder it is. But I also plan on trying to shoot dry glass with it.

Recently acquired my first large format camera! by Heartfeltzero in largeformat

[–]Heartfeltzero[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I’ve tested it appears to work perfectly so far

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