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German POW Camp, Ysleta

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German POW Camp, Ysleta

August 20, 2026

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German prisoners of war housed in a camp a mile northeast of Ysleta were scheduled to be moved to Fort Bliss, after which the Army would close the camp. Lieut. Col. Travis Johnson of the Texas State Guard was informed of the decision…

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