At one work detachment American clothing was taken from POWs and Germans issued one uniform and one pair of wooden shoes per man. Two American doctors are assisted by American Orderlies in caring for the sick and invalid. Medical supplies are urgently needed. Hospital facilities are inadequate. Treatment of teeth is good but material is lacking.
Health is generally good.
Average transit time for all letters both to and from camp is 3 to 4 months. Receipt and transit times are erratic. They are frequently pilfered. Outdoor activities include football, baseball, softball, and basketball. POWs also attend religious services and orchestra and camp shows.