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Alfred A. Schlegel Relaxes with His Dog

Description:
Schlegel, shown here relaxing with his dog, was a prisoner of war for 1,371 days. He will receive one dollar for each of those days spent in confinement, one of the largest prisoner of war payments made in Minnesota. Schlegel was captured December 10, 1941, on the island of Guam. He and 138 other marines fought 35 minutes in defending the island... Saint Louis Park
Display date:
1950
Format:
image
Collections:
Digital Public Library of America
Contributors:
Hennepin County Library
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Hennepin County Library
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