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POW

POW Camps contain soldiers and are operated by the nation with which they are at war. POW scrip is denominated in the currency of the nation where the camp is located. Enlisted men are paid at the rate of 80 cents (70 pfennig) per day plus $3 per month (7.5 RM) and must work to be paid. Officers are not required to work but received their normal service pay.