Papers, ca. 1946-2000.

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Papers, ca. 1946-2000.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/53895449

Contains a letter written by Matthews, the American soldier in charge of the German POW camp wherein Peters was imprisoned. The letter lauds Peters for his good work ethic and high moral standards. Also describes the special bond the two of them enjoyed because of their membership in the LDS Church. Also includes a letter written by Peters to Matthew following the war's end, wherein he thanks Matthews for his kind treatment and good example.

1 folder (5 p.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7672614

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Saints at War.

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Matthews, Howard

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Peters, Eric Gottfried, 1914-1968.

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Peters was a German prisoner of war and was selected to be the NCO in charge of stockade management and the communicator between Howard A. Matthews and his staff. He became the sergeant major for the 900-man prisoner of war camp. From the description of Papers, ca. 1946-2000. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 53895449 ...