Books photos about executed POWS June 1944

Originally posted by Mark W. Tonner
Carman;

Your Uncle, Rifleman Smith, E., was indeed murdered, after capture on 8 June 1944, at Fontenay-le-Pesnel. This is the site where Mohnke was responsible for the murders.

Originally, your Uncle was not one of the ones listed as being executed after capture by the 12th SS, he was listed as being Killed in Action, at Putot-en-Bessin, on 8 June 1944.

Anyways, hope all of the above helps.

Cheers

Hi Mark,

I've just been browsing this thread as I often do.

I'm wondering WHERE you found this information about Uncle Eddie having first been listed as KIA at Putot-En-Bessin on June 8 ... and then the CORRECTED information? I haven't come across anything explaining any of this ... did they only know for sure when his body was actually discovered? And WHEN was his body discovered and classsified as EXECUTED as opposed to KIA? Especially when was he officially listed as executed.

And WHY did the Royal Winnipeg Rifles not list him as such until ... what? 1989 you say? I don't understand THIS part at all.

I'm sorry to be so confused... (born that way ) Did I already learn about this but somehow it hasn't registered?

If you can answer any of this stuff I'd be obliged. If not, not to worry... and thanks anyways.

Karmen