George Detre's spoon
Item
Title
George Detre's spoon
Description
A Japanese infantry sergeant gave this spoon to POW George Detre when he was captured. For many months Detre was the only person who had a utensil, and he used the spoon for 2 1/2 years.
Subject
Prisoners of war
Detre, George
Contributor
George Detre
Source
Special Collections, University of Houston
Rights
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Format
spoons
Type
Still Image
image/jpeg
Identifier
Cruiser Houston Collection