Work Camp 1025 GW
Work Camp 1025 GW |
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Location: Steinach
Type of work: Railway
Man of Confidence: Spr Terence J Bateson, 2400
Number of Men: 44
Forename |
Surname |
Rank |
Unit |
POW |
Comments |
| Ernest Raymond | Banton | Pte | RAOC | 6270 | Italy POW; also 10012/GW, 180/GW |
| Terence J | Bateson | Spr | RE | 2400 | MOC; also 180/GW, 2056/L, 10084/GW |
| Allan J | Vaughan | Pte | 1 Cps, Ptl Pk | 7119 | also 10029/GW & 10084/GW |
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Date of Visit: 27th May 1943
General Description
(In April, 1944 this camp was considered a 'Disciplinary Camp' for escapees.) It is situated near a railway-line and the compound comprises one fairly large concrete barrack formerly used by civilian workers.
Interior arrangement
The barrack contains two sleeping rooms, 1 day room and a room each for washing and clothes storing. The rooms are all pleasant.
Bathing and washing facilities
Adequate.
Toilet facilities
Adequate.
Food and Cooking
No complaint. Private food is cooked on a stove in the day room. Plenty of fuel is available.
Medical attention and sickness
There is an acknowledged sanitator in this camp. He complains about the shortage of medical supplies. He has written several times to Wolfsberg for these but received very little.
If medical attention is required the prisoners go to a civilian doctor in Steinach; they can see him whenever they like.
As to dental treatment the position is much less satisfactory; there are some men who have now waited 3 months to be treated. This complaint is general. The amount of dentists is in no proportion to the available dentists either in the Stalag or in civilian service.
Clothing
Not all of the men have been fitted with two uniforms as yet.
Laundry
The laundry is done by the men themselves.
Money and Pay
In order.
Canteen
There is no canteen and the only thing the prisoners can buy is beer.
Religious activity
Capt. Ledgerwood from Stalag visited this camp three weeks ago.
Recreation and exercise
The prisoners are allowed to play football but have no football to play with. An application has already been sent to Stalag for one.
Mail
Spasmodic.
Welfare work
In order.
Complaints
The prisoners urgently asked for books and for more crockery. They state that Red Cross food is now given out for three days in advance and wish to know whether this could not be changed to two days. This was arranged.
General impression
Good camp.
