"Capt. Thomas Pascoe Tells Thrilling Experience While Prisoner of War In Germany"
Thrilling experience of Capt. Thomas Pascoe, Hayden, while a prisoner of war in Germany, were related by him in an interesting talk at a regular meeting of the Globe Business and Professional Women's Club held Wednesday noon of last week at the club rooms.
Capt. Pascoe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pascoe, former residents of Globe, is a former student of the Globe high school. Serving as pilot of an army plane, he was shot down over German territory Oct. 12, 1944. Just before leaving on this mission his 50th, he was awarded his commission as captain in the United states army air forces.
Capt. Pascoe was introduced by Miss Blanche Kennedy, acting as program chairman, to the 33 members and guests present.
Story of Imprisonment
"After bailing out from the plane, I lost consciousness at the altitude of 10,000 feet, and upon landing in German territory and gaining my bearings, I was immediately seized and put in a cell in a jail in the small town of the enemy, in solitary confinement, for five days," said Capt. Pascoe.
"The next move was to a prison camp, where many officers of the Allies were confined. These men conducted schools, recreation was furnished and food was good.
"On Jan. 28 we were taken to a camp and interned in an old church in which 2,000 men were crowded. A space was allowed 35 men which would normally take care of eight. However, as the weather was bitterly cold, close contact of the men kept many from freezing to death.
"Two middle aged German guards lost their lives at this time from freezing. On Jan. 28 the group were forced on a march again, carrying their heavy packs. along the line myself and another officer gave a Frenchman two cigarettes and he gave us a sled which lightened the load
Trip to Mooseburg
"When the group were finally put on a train to proceed to Mooseburg prison, space was so limited that men were forced to sleep sideways on slats used as bed. Men hung hammock made from army blankets. Two men escaped from the train. One drink of water was given the group, for the three days travel. From Feb. 7 to April 20, 1945, the speaker related and after arriving at Mooseburg prison camp the men were given one hot bath which was all allowed until the liberation April 29.
At Mooseburg, we had no coal or wood. We tore up parts of the barracks and burnt the wood for fires. Crusts of bread and thin soup was the only food with the exception of American Red Cross packages which kept us from starvation."
Thrilled By Sight of Flag
In closing, Captain Pascoe related the thrill experienced when the men saw the Stars and Stripes raised at the small town near the prison. Then a tank and jeep entered the prison grounds and men climbed over them, until not an inch of space was visible.
Captain Pascoe and a companion left the prison camp and journeyed on to Paris and other liberated cities, and finally obtained their passaged to the United States, sailing from La Havre, France, June 16 and sighting the Statue of Liberty June 22, which was according to Capt. Pascoe, the most thrilling experience he ever hopes to have.
Photographs of cities traveled during the time of his liberation to sailing for America, were displayed, and articles read from Germany propaganda newspapers.
(Arizona Record, July 19, 1945; courtesy Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum, Miami, Az.)
Thrilling experience of Capt. Thomas Pascoe, Hayden, while a prisoner of war in Germany, were related by him in an interesting talk at a regular meeting of the Globe Business and Professional Women's Club held Wednesday noon of last week at the club rooms.
Capt. Pascoe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pascoe, former residents of Globe, is a former student of the Globe high school. Serving as pilot of an army plane, he was shot down over German territory Oct. 12, 1944. Just before leaving on this mission his 50th, he was awarded his commission as captain in the United states army air forces.
Capt. Pascoe was introduced by Miss Blanche Kennedy, acting as program chairman, to the 33 members and guests present.
Story of Imprisonment
"After bailing out from the plane, I lost consciousness at the altitude of 10,000 feet, and upon landing in German territory and gaining my bearings, I was immediately seized and put in a cell in a jail in the small town of the enemy, in solitary confinement, for five days," said Capt. Pascoe.
"The next move was to a prison camp, where many officers of the Allies were confined. These men conducted schools, recreation was furnished and food was good.
"On Jan. 28 we were taken to a camp and interned in an old church in which 2,000 men were crowded. A space was allowed 35 men which would normally take care of eight. However, as the weather was bitterly cold, close contact of the men kept many from freezing to death.
"Two middle aged German guards lost their lives at this time from freezing. On Jan. 28 the group were forced on a march again, carrying their heavy packs. along the line myself and another officer gave a Frenchman two cigarettes and he gave us a sled which lightened the load
Trip to Mooseburg
"When the group were finally put on a train to proceed to Mooseburg prison, space was so limited that men were forced to sleep sideways on slats used as bed. Men hung hammock made from army blankets. Two men escaped from the train. One drink of water was given the group, for the three days travel. From Feb. 7 to April 20, 1945, the speaker related and after arriving at Mooseburg prison camp the men were given one hot bath which was all allowed until the liberation April 29.
At Mooseburg, we had no coal or wood. We tore up parts of the barracks and burnt the wood for fires. Crusts of bread and thin soup was the only food with the exception of American Red Cross packages which kept us from starvation."
Thrilled By Sight of Flag
In closing, Captain Pascoe related the thrill experienced when the men saw the Stars and Stripes raised at the small town near the prison. Then a tank and jeep entered the prison grounds and men climbed over them, until not an inch of space was visible.
Captain Pascoe and a companion left the prison camp and journeyed on to Paris and other liberated cities, and finally obtained their passaged to the United States, sailing from La Havre, France, June 16 and sighting the Statue of Liberty June 22, which was according to Capt. Pascoe, the most thrilling experience he ever hopes to have.
Photographs of cities traveled during the time of his liberation to sailing for America, were displayed, and articles read from Germany propaganda newspapers.
(Arizona Record, July 19, 1945; courtesy Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum, Miami, Az.)
"Capt. Thomas Pascoe Tells Thrilling Experience While Prisoner of War In Germany"
Thrilling experience of Capt. Thomas Pascoe, Hayden, while a prisoner of war in Germany, were related by him in an interesting talk at a regular meeting of the Globe Business and Professional Women's Club held Wednesday noon of last week at the club rooms.
Capt. Pascoe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pascoe, former residents of Globe, is a former student of the Globe high school. Serving as pilot of an army plane, he was shot down over German territory Oct. 12, 1944. Just before leaving on this mission his 50th, he was awarded his commission as captain in the United states army air forces.
Capt. Pascoe was introduced by Miss Blanche Kennedy, acting as program chairman, to the 33 members and guests present.
Story of Imprisonment
"After bailing out from the plane, I lost consciousness at the altitude of 10,000 feet, and upon landing in German territory and gaining my bearings, I was immediately seized and put in a cell in a jail in the small town of the enemy, in solitary confinement, for five days," said Capt. Pascoe.
"The next move was to a prison camp, where many officers of the Allies were confined. These men conducted schools, recreation was furnished and food was good.
"On Jan. 28 we were taken to a camp and interned in an old church in which 2,000 men were crowded. A space was allowed 35 men which would normally take care of eight. However, as the weather was bitterly cold, close contact of the men kept many from freezing to death.
"Two middle aged German guards lost their lives at this time from freezing. On Jan. 28 the group were forced on a march again, carrying their heavy packs. along the line myself and another officer gave a Frenchman two cigarettes and he gave us a sled which lightened the load
Trip to Mooseburg
"When the group were finally put on a train to proceed to Mooseburg prison, space was so limited that men were forced to sleep sideways on slats used as bed. Men hung hammock made from army blankets. Two men escaped from the train. One drink of water was given the group, for the three days travel. From Feb. 7 to April 20, 1945, the speaker related and after arriving at Mooseburg prison camp the men were given one hot bath which was all allowed until the liberation April 29.
At Mooseburg, we had no coal or wood. We tore up parts of the barracks and burnt the wood for fires. Crusts of bread and thin soup was the only food with the exception of American Red Cross packages which kept us from starvation."
Thrilled By Sight of Flag
In closing, Captain Pascoe related the thrill experienced when the men saw the Stars and Stripes raised at the small town near the prison. Then a tank and jeep entered the prison grounds and men climbed over them, until not an inch of space was visible.
Captain Pascoe and a companion left the prison camp and journeyed on to Paris and other liberated cities, and finally obtained their passaged to the United States, sailing from La Havre, France, June 16 and sighting the Statue of Liberty June 22, which was according to Capt. Pascoe, the most thrilling experience he ever hopes to have.
Photographs of cities traveled during the time of his liberation to sailing for America, were displayed, and articles read from Germany propaganda newspapers.
(Arizona Record, July 19, 1945; courtesy Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum, Miami, Az.)
Thrilling experience of Capt. Thomas Pascoe, Hayden, while a prisoner of war in Germany, were related by him in an interesting talk at a regular meeting of the Globe Business and Professional Women's Club held Wednesday noon of last week at the club rooms.
Capt. Pascoe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pascoe, former residents of Globe, is a former student of the Globe high school. Serving as pilot of an army plane, he was shot down over German territory Oct. 12, 1944. Just before leaving on this mission his 50th, he was awarded his commission as captain in the United states army air forces.
Capt. Pascoe was introduced by Miss Blanche Kennedy, acting as program chairman, to the 33 members and guests present.
Story of Imprisonment
"After bailing out from the plane, I lost consciousness at the altitude of 10,000 feet, and upon landing in German territory and gaining my bearings, I was immediately seized and put in a cell in a jail in the small town of the enemy, in solitary confinement, for five days," said Capt. Pascoe.
"The next move was to a prison camp, where many officers of the Allies were confined. These men conducted schools, recreation was furnished and food was good.
"On Jan. 28 we were taken to a camp and interned in an old church in which 2,000 men were crowded. A space was allowed 35 men which would normally take care of eight. However, as the weather was bitterly cold, close contact of the men kept many from freezing to death.
"Two middle aged German guards lost their lives at this time from freezing. On Jan. 28 the group were forced on a march again, carrying their heavy packs. along the line myself and another officer gave a Frenchman two cigarettes and he gave us a sled which lightened the load
Trip to Mooseburg
"When the group were finally put on a train to proceed to Mooseburg prison, space was so limited that men were forced to sleep sideways on slats used as bed. Men hung hammock made from army blankets. Two men escaped from the train. One drink of water was given the group, for the three days travel. From Feb. 7 to April 20, 1945, the speaker related and after arriving at Mooseburg prison camp the men were given one hot bath which was all allowed until the liberation April 29.
At Mooseburg, we had no coal or wood. We tore up parts of the barracks and burnt the wood for fires. Crusts of bread and thin soup was the only food with the exception of American Red Cross packages which kept us from starvation."
Thrilled By Sight of Flag
In closing, Captain Pascoe related the thrill experienced when the men saw the Stars and Stripes raised at the small town near the prison. Then a tank and jeep entered the prison grounds and men climbed over them, until not an inch of space was visible.
Captain Pascoe and a companion left the prison camp and journeyed on to Paris and other liberated cities, and finally obtained their passaged to the United States, sailing from La Havre, France, June 16 and sighting the Statue of Liberty June 22, which was according to Capt. Pascoe, the most thrilling experience he ever hopes to have.
Photographs of cities traveled during the time of his liberation to sailing for America, were displayed, and articles read from Germany propaganda newspapers.
(Arizona Record, July 19, 1945; courtesy Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum, Miami, Az.)
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