1. Personal data:
Gunner Fabian Kaczyński, 25 years old, farmer.
2. Date and circumstances of arrest:
I was forcibly drafted into the Russian army on 6 May 1941 from Wypychy village, Białystok voivodeship.
I served in the Soviet army in Bila Tserkva.
3. Description of the camp:
Tents outside the city. Both the living conditions and hygiene were average.
4. Composition of POWs:
Composition of the army: mostly Russians and other local nationalities. Intellectual standing was average. Mutual relations were good.
5. Life in the camp:
Food was average and state clothing was quite good. Social life was quite good, peaceful, and cultural life was good.
6. Attitude of the local NKVD authorities towards the Poles:
We were constantly watched; on the whole their attitude was balanced, but sometimes they allowed [themselves?] smiles in response to [our?] failure.
7. Medical assistance:
Medical assistance was good.
8. Contact with the country:
Contact with the country and family was possible, but supervised.
9. When were you released and how did you manage to join the army?
I was released on 25 November 1941. I got through to the Polish army with the help of Soviet authorities.