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Walter Vogel

Death by Force
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In the quiet, early morning hours of July 8, 1945, a tragedy unfolded at a prisoner of war camp in Salina, Utah, forever altering the lives of many. Among the victims of this shocking event was Walter Vogel, a 32-year-old man. Originally from Rossach, Franconia, Germany, where he was born on December 17, 1912, Vogel had served in the German military during World War II. He was married to a woman named Emma. After his capture by Allied forces, he was transported to the United States and interned ...Read More
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  • Intermountain Histories: The P.O.W. Camp at Salina, Utah | Intermountain Histories
  • WAR HISTORY ONLINE: War Crime? Utah Camp Guard Opened Fire on German POWs After War was Over
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    Victim Details

    Walter Vogel

    Male

    Salina

    UT

    1945-07-08

    32

    Walter

    Vogel

    11/05/2025

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