My father, Bradford Wilkinson Sherry, entered the service in 1940 and saw action in North Africa, Italy and Normandy. He was captured by German forces in January 1945 at Drussenheim, France. Here is a collection of correspondence and memorabilia from his time as a POW & Sgt. with the 813th Tank Destroyer Batallion. He was liberated from Stalag  XIII-C on or about April 28th, 1945.

On leave from Louisiana maneuvers, 1941

Missing in action notice, Syracuse paper 02/08/1945

His personal calendar made on the back of a photo of the Eiffel Tower showing dates he was held at Stalag XIIIC

Honarable Discharge papers - 08/12/1945

Notice he was being held in Stam Lager VA before transfer to XIIIC - 01/26/1945

First Telegram that Brad was MIA - 02/07/1945

Second Telegram that Brad was being held by Germans - 04/25/1945 - 3 Days before liberation.

Notice that Brad was now in Stalag XIIIC - 02/13/1945

Liberation Stalag XIII at Hammelburg, Germany  - On or about 04/28/1945

Recovered Allied POW form - 04/28/1945

Bronze Star With 2 Silver Stars & Oak Leaf Clusters - 01/09/1945

Separation Papers - 08/12/1945