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1. Exchange of Sick and Wounded Allied and German POWs at Flushing

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These British prisoners of war arrived in England in December 1915 as part of an exchange program which sent German POW's home to Germany. These men have suffered from serious wounds and can no longer serve as combatants. Because these men were unable to work, they became a burden for their captors.
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1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

2. Fortress at Navra in Estonia

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The medieval fortress at Narva, in Estonia, served as a repatriation center between Central Power prisoners of war leaving Russia and Russian POW's returning home. The YMCA established a relief station in the castle to provide physical relief to prisoners and their families as they passed through Estonia enroute their homes.
Date Created:
1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

3. Russian POW Exchange

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These wounded Russian prisoners of war prepare for their journey home in exchange for wounded German prisoners in neutral Sweden. These men were gravely wounded and would not be able to resume military service; remaining in Germany made them burden for their hosts. A YMCA secretary provided these POW's with the three accordions on the table. The Russians gave the musical instruments to the German prisoners to enjoy during their journey home.
Date Created:
1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

4. Repatriated French POWs Wait for a Train in Switzerland

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Seriously wounded French prisoners of war return from German prison camps, awaiting their train at a station. They participated in an exchange program in which POW's returned home through Switzerland.
Date Created:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

5. POW Exchange at Flushing in the Netherlands

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Former British, Russian, and German prisoners of war meet at Flushing in the Netherlands as they head home as part of a POW exchange program. Several of these men have received grevious wounds and would not be able to contribute to their nations' war efforts.
Date Created:
1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

6. Exchanged British Medics in London

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British medical corpsmen arrive in London after their exchange and repatriation from a prison camp in Germany. While the majority of exchanged prisoners were wounded or sick soldiers, the belligerents also exchanged medical personnel and clergy.
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1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

7. Recently Repatriated Russian POWs in Petrograd

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Recently exchanged Russian prisoners of war from Germany enjoy a lunch in Petrograd which was hosted by Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna. The repatriation process allowed the Allied and Central Powers to exchange badly wounded or seriously ill soldiers who would otherwise be a burden on the captor nation. Russian Red Cross nurses care for the exchanged war prisoners.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries