WWI POW camps in Germany?

[tigger]

Any experts on POW camps amongst our members?

My mum has a Book of common prayer, which belonged to one of her uncles, inside which is written:

Corporal C. Scruton
36639 / 78849
12th East Yorkshire Regiment
Kriegsgefangenenlager, Hamlyn

The first number is Kit's army service number (also shown on his Victory and British War medals which I have). Second number?

I can't find a reference to a POW camp at Hamlyn. Was there one?

[Dave Smith]

I suggest you try the Great War Forum. I have just found a link on there to a French website which lists a camp at Hameln - the German spelling of Hamlyn/Hamlin. I tried the search function but you have to join the forum for this. Good hunting!

[canberra]

I suspect that it is Hamelin as well, a nice town on the river Weser and yes its where the pied piper came from.

[br9mp81]

try the army rumour service web site.

[tigger]

Thanks for the suggestions

[Yorkie370]

try the army rumour service web site.

Not for the faint-hearted. I can recommend posting your query on this board, having first registered. ARRSE Military history and militaria