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Called “The Angel of Death”
Document Signed by Dr. Mengele While Assigned to Auschwitz
MENGELE. Dr. Josef (1911-1979). He joined the Nazi Party in 1937 and the SS in 1938. German Schutzstaffel (SS) and physician. He was sent to the concentration camp services in early 1943 and was assigned to Auschwitz. He was named SS Garrison Physician at Auschwitz. He performed deadly human experiments on prisoners. After the war he evaded capture for the rest of his life. He apparently died by drowning. Official document signed, very shortly after arriving at Auschwitz. Dated, 7 Aug. 1943 at Auschwitz Birkenau. Translated it originates at the “Hospital for Gipsies” and directed to “The Institute of Hygiene” in Auschwitz. The text states: “Sample for examination regarding dysentery taken 7.8.43 for Lakatost Ziborah, registration #8162.“ Hand signed by “J. Mengele” using a purple pencil. His title is “SS-Hauptsturmfuhrer.” Rubber stamp seal of the “Waffen SS” (Combat SS) which illustrates the Nazi Eagle and swastika. Below the Swastika reads “Konzentrationslager” (concentration camp) “Auschwitz.” Dysentery is the inflammation of the intestines causing severe diarrhea with blood and mucus in the feces. Two file holes not affecting the typing. A notation in green pencil and a red check mark. Documents of a medical nature from Auschwitz signed by Dr. Mengele can be considered rare....................... $8,900.00
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