Work Camp 91 GW

Location: Sauerbrunn bei Pols

Type of work: Paper Factory

Man of Confidence: Sgt E.H. Croft

Number of Men: 28

Known to be present

Photos provided by Graham Westerling, son of Walter Bunnett, Dennis Bevin, son-in-law of Colin Greiner and John Hunter, grandson of Tommy Scoble.

March 1943	September 1942	October 1942	Christmas 1942
Walter Bunnett	Tommy Scoble			'Sunday. No work.'

Date of visit: 14 September 1943

General Description

Barrack of brick and wood in the factory's compound. Separate cookhouse, washhouse and latrine.

Interior arrangement

Two sleeping and living rooms. Electric light. Two stoves for heating with sawdust. Double-tier beds.

Bathing and washing facilities

Adequate.

Toilet facilities

Adequate.

Food and Cooking

Done by the British cook in the camp.

Medical attention and sickness

A civilian doctor in Pols attends to the sick. Medical supply adequate. Dental treatment: the men go to Judenberg to a civilian dentist.

Clothing

In order.

Laundry

Done by the firm.

Money and Pay

Correct.

Canteen

Poor. Some articles can be bought in Judenberg.

Religious activity

The Padre's visit is announced in the near future.

Recreation and exercise

The men went swimming in summer. Walks are organised.

Mail

Good.

Welfare work

In order.

Complaints

No Geneva Convention. Stalag will send one.

General impression

This is an excellent camp. The British Man of Confidence by his splendid spirit and sense of humour keeps the moral standard in this camp very high. As the director of the works told the delegate, he is highly esteemed by both his own men and the works staff.