350. 9/1/45-Germany. They are moving into the SS barracks at Dachau on Tuesday. Went to the Hospital at Bad Weissee on Tegernsee (lake) to have his jaw checked. Jaw is healing well. He was made Payroll Officer. The city he is in charge of is Hausham. Went there today and met with someone who had spent 3 years at Dachau as a prisoner. He was a musician by profession. Gave Dad a bottle of 1937 vintage wine and also his 25 caliber pistol. The Chief Inspector gave Dad a Nazi Red Cross weapon-"saw of some sort" to amputate on the battlefield. Also gave a ride to a young Jewish man who had survived Dachau. No longer in envelope: a program for a German vaudeville show that was performed at the Battery. 351. 9/2/45-Germany. V-J Day. Got up at 3am to hear the broadcast of the Japanese surrendering. 9/3/45-Germany. cable. Happy Anniversary to Natalie. 9/3/45-Germany. cable. "I have left the hospital." 352. 9/6/45-Germany. At Dachau. They eat in the former SS Officers' Mess Hall with the 135 AAA Gun Battalion. Prisoners' orchestra plays for them at lunch and dinner. White linen tablecloths. Detailed description of his quarters. No longer in envelope: a photo-didn't say of what but wrote that one of the fellows thought she'd "get a kick out of it." 353. 9/7/45-Germany. He is now the Supply Officer for the Battery and is trying to straighten it out. 354. 9/8/45-Germany. Officers have horses to ride. More detailed description of his quarters. 355. 9/9/45-Germany. Description of the Officers' Club at Dachau Concentration Camp. Now houses thousands of German prisoners, including the former commanders of Dachau and Buchenwald. The War Crimes Board is in "connection" with the Camp. He eats his meals with the members of the Board and when they found out he was an attorney, they suggested he request transfer to the Board. He said no thanks, would prefer to not be "essential personnel" and would like to go home. The former prisoners published a booklet on Dachau and he'll bring it home. 356. 9/11/45-Germany. He's officer of the Day and Officer of the Guard. Went to the crematorium, furnaces, etc. and writes a very detailed description. 357. 9/12/45-Germany. Still working on the supply mess. 358. 9/13/45-Germany. Men are transferring out, but not him. 359. 9/14/45-Germany. Saw Rita Hayworth movie. The Battle Star has been denied so won't get those points. Bronze Star medal recommendations were sent to the wrong place so doesn't know if that will ever happen. No longer in envelope: Couldn't attend war criminal hearing, so included the pass in the letter. 360. 9/15/45-Germany. Still straightening out the supply mess. Told Natalie it's ok for her to buy a silver fox coat. 361. 9/16/45-Germany. Lots of discussion about "points". His desk in his quarters faces the main entrance to the Dachau Concentration Camp and he's watching jeep after jeep arrive to tour the camp. 362. 9/17/45-Germany. Not much in letter. He misses Natalie. 363. 9/19/45-Germany. Detailed description of German stage show at the camp. Colonel came and was happy with the job Dad did straightening out the supply mess. No longer in envelope: picture of Hausham. 364. 9/20/45-Germany. Jaw healing well per new x-ray. PW is making him a case for his camera and one for his field glasses. 365. 9/21/45-Germany. Description of their officers' quarters. No longer in envelope: photo of quarters. 366. 9/22/45-Germany. Went to the Crematorium and was surprised to see that the PW's were making a "sort of shrine to honor the some 238,000 who were cremated there." They are making wax dummies to explain the Camp. Former prisoners are working as guides and are telling their stories in English. No longer in envelope: skull and crossbones of the SS troops, taken from a cap "here at Dachau." 367. 9/23/45-Germany. Discussion of point system. No longer in envelope: photos. 368. 9/25/45-Germany. Received the tobacco pouch and fountain pen. No longer in envelope: photo of the War Crimes Court and the accused. 369. 9/26/45-Germany. Doing a lot of horseback riding. No longer in envelope: more photos with information written on the back. 370. 9/28/45-Germany. New Battery Commander. Former Commander moving to Battalion Headquarters. Dad now commands the 2nd Platoon and handles supply for the Battery. 371. 9/29/45-Germany. They received a battle star for Dover, granted for "ground combat, defense of England." Should have had one for the Battle of the Bulge, but they haven't received it yet. No longer in envelope: photos (doesn't say of what). 372. 9/30/45-Germany. Had visitors from Battalion Headquarters today.