Emil G. Mutschelknaus, who spoke German, was assigned to guard German soldiers as they cleaned the grounds at the Dachau concentration camp after it was liberated. Mr. Mutschelknaus commented, "There is no way to describe the smell. it was horrible." (Photos provided by Emil G. Mutschelknaus)

Emil G. Mutschelknaus, 2007 Branch of Service: United States Army Highest Rank: Buck Sergeant Military Service: January, 1942 - November, 1945 Audio interview Click here to see a  hankie given to Emil G. Mutschelknaus by a young French girl and her family during WWII.

Emil G. Mutschelknaus, 2007 (Interviewed by Johanna Sailor, SDPB Radio)


Emil G. Mutschelknaus (right) standing with fellow soldier and friend Harold
DeVaul (left); The photo was taken near Hitler's home after the war ended.