Benjamin W. Dyl was in the Army during World War II. Benjamin resided in Camden County, New Jersey before enlisting on April 1, 1944. At the time of enlistment, Benjamin was 27 years old, had 4 years of high school education and was married. One year later, Benjamin was captured by the Nazis while serving in Germany. Benjamin's capture was first reported to the International Committee of the Red Cross on January 15, 1945, and the last report was made on July 6, 1945. Based on these two reports, Benjamin was imprisoned for at least 172 days (~6 months), one of the shorter durations of captivity recorded, the average being 363 days. Ultimately, Benjamin died as a prisoner of war.
Benjamin W. Dyl was in the Army during World War II. Benjamin resided in Camden County, New Jersey before enlisting on April 1, 1944. At the time of enlistment, Benjamin was 27 years old, had 4 years of high school education and was married. One year later, Benjamin was captured by the Nazis while serving in Germany. Benjamin's capture was first reported to the International Committee of the Red Cross on January 15, 1945, and the last report was made on July 6, 1945. Based on these two reports, Benjamin was imprisoned for at least 172 days (~6 months), one of the shorter durations of captivity recorded, the average being 363 days. Ultimately, Benjamin died as a prisoner of war.
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