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Prisoner of War Kit Bag
Prisoner of War Kit Bag
Prisoner of War Kit Bag
Prisoner of War Kit Bag

Prisoner of War Kit Bag

Associated (Germany)
Date1945-1948
Object NameKit Bag
MediumCanvas, metal
ClassificationsWartime
Dimensions72cm long, 43cm wide
AcquisitionPresented in 2004.
Copyright© Mike Davidson/Positive Image (2010)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS069921
About MeThis kit bag belonged to Karl Roth. He was a German Soldier. On 29th March 1945 he was captured in Germany. Karl was sent to Scotland as a prisoner of war. He arrived in Aberdeen about September 1945. The prison camp was at Tullos-Nigg. He and about 120 other prisoners were held in Nissen huts. Prisoners were allowed outside the camp. They worked on building sites. At first they wore their German uniforms. But later they were given special British army clothing. Karl Roth made friends in Aberdeen. He returned to Germany in 1948.
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