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Document 14
[PMO Archives,
no reference] |
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| Translation: |
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| Auschwitz Concentration Camp |
Auschwitz 12th August 1942 |
| Kommandantur |
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| Special Order |
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A case of indisposition with slight symptoms of
poisoning by hydrocyanic gas which occured today makes it necessary
to warn all those participating in the gassings and all other SS
members that in particular on opening rooms used for gassing SS not
wearing masks must wait at least five hours and keep at a distance
of at least 15 meters from the chamber. In addition, particular
attention should he paid to the wind direction.
The gas
being used at present contains less odorous warning agent and is
therefore especially dangerous.
The SS garrison doctor
declines all responsibility for any accident that should occur in
the case where these directives have not been complied with by SS
members. |
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Signed: Höß
SS Lieutenant Colonel and
Commandant |
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For files
[unidentified signature]
SS Captain
and Adjutant
Distribution: |
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| 7 to SS T Stuba |
1 each to: |
| 7 Administration |
SS Hosp;, HWL, DAW, Radio station |
| 3 Store |
Telegraph station |
| 2 Construction Management |
Telephone exchange |
| 2 Political Section |
SS Canteen |
| 1 9th SS T Stuba |
Transport Section |
| 1 Agriculture |
KL Labor Office |
| 1 Stables |
Women's KL Labor Office |
| 1 Protective Detention Camp |
Detachment VI |
| 1 Women's KL (concentration camp) |
External Service Station of the WI |
| 1 Legal Officer |
Office |
| 1 Personnel Division |
Zeppelin Special Kommando |
| 1 Waffen SS House |
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