Gribben, Joseph
Private Joseph Gribben
Robert Peters 19.07.2023
Joseph was shot on 27th March, 1942 when working at Heydebreck, by German Guard Gerfreiter Sontag for refusing to lift and push a heavily laden wheelbarrow that he stated was too heavy for him. Records of War Crimes at National Archives WO30912240 (598478)
He was initially buried as a criminal as he was regarded as an inciter of mutiny. His body was thrown into a hole in the ground somewhere in the area.
Following the shooting of Gunner John Miller on the 9th May, 1942 his body was exhumed and he was given a military funeral at Cosel Old Cemetery.
He is now commemorated at KRAKOW RAKOWICKI CEMETERY
plot 4. C. 4. Poland
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