That the prisoners of war be adequately, comfortably, and pre= perly clothed in accordance with the varying climatic conditions in whieh they may live and labor were . the general stipulations of the thet their clothing be so altered as not to be | aistaken for that of the American uniform, and specifically, that all outer garments for the regulations of the War same reason be dyed a dark blue, Department. ch prisoner of war is supplied woolen underwear, wear, woolen socks, two or two pairs khaki cotton socks, pairs of working ectton under~ cotton shirts, woolen shirts, either denim cotton breeches of woolen are the breeches with with legging S or trousers, leggings or trousers, coate or working denim coats, a wool overcoat, two cotton a raincoat, wool caps and hats, shoes and overshoes, gloves, and two heavy woolen blenkets. are imuediately replenished. American "henever these articles are worn out, they This elothing is class X or clases B, issue. ndry facilities are provided, each pris thing in the wash rooms provided.” When the camp first started, the supply of mattresses was critical, and straw was used te fill bed sacks. ference, only officers here. officers Lt. C.#, are entitled to mattresses » and there were no The prisoners didn't like the straw because it attract~ ed insects and lice, supplied. According te the Geneva Con~ and preferred a blanket on a canvas cot. Later _