United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Elmer Rothermich was a member of the 81st Field Infantry Battalion of the United States Army. He was present at the liberation of the Ohrdruf concentration camp. He was married to Carmen Weber.
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The Elmer Rothermich letter is arranged in a single series.
The Elmer Rothermich letter consists of a nine page letter with an envelope, written by Elmer Rothermich on April 10, 1945, in Germany, describing his experiences liberating the Ohrdruf concentration camp as a member of the 81st Field Infantry Battalion of the United States Army. Also includes additional information regarding Mr. Rothermich's service record, his wife's memories of the receipt of this letter, and a copy of an article in the St. Charles, MO"Banner New" quoting from the letter.
Elmer Rothermich letter