Hereford, TX, United States
Prisoner of War Camp Chapel. A prisoner of war camp, used primarily for Italian soldiers, was in operation near this site during World War II. Known as the Hereford Military Reservation and Reception Center, it was first used in 1943 for prisoners captured in an invasion of North Africa. Many of the
approximately 7000 Italian soldiers imprisioned here became friends with local residents and with American troops. Since the war, some have returned for visits and others have settled in the region.
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 16911 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off