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Italian Service Units, 1944-2002, bulk: 1998-2002

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Subseries 2

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

The bulk of materials focuses on Italian prisoners of war, particularly those who joined the Italian Service Units. The series also includes research materials relating to German prisoners of war.

Dates

  • Creation: 1944-2002
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1998-2002

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Following the surrender of Italy to the Allies in September 1943 and the subsequent reclassification of Italy from "enemy" to "cobelligerent," Italian prisoners of war interned in the United States were permitted to enlist in "Italian Service Units," wherein they would perform construction projects in the United States, and in return have greater privileges and freedom. One of these units, the 25th Italian Service Unit, was stationed at Vancouver Barracks in Vancouver, Washington.

Extent

From the Collection: 11 Cubic Feet (9 record cartons, 1 document case, and 1 slim document case)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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