Tag Archives: Chick Bruns

August 18, 1945 – Saturday

Posted on August 18, 2015 by John

We turned in our sheets. Had a council. Drew our clothes. Got paid and had our final talk. Received our discharge. Now I am a civilian. I walked out the gate to meet Harry. He was the last person I … Continue reading →

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Dachaw Concentration Camp (audio)

Posted on April 29, 2015 by John

During this day, April 29, 1945, Chick Bruns visited Dachaw Concentration Camp. Only officers were allowed cameras so Chick gave his camera to the officer accompanying him.  This audio clip was from an interview with his son John. [sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”https://70yearsago.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Dachow-1945.mp3″] … Continue reading →

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