US POW Camp Massacre - Salina, UT - July 8th, 1945

Published on July 11, 2019
Duration: 6:48

This video details the tragic events at Camp Salina, Utah, on July 8th, 1945, where a guard, Private Clarence Bertucci, opened fire on sleeping German and Italian POWs with an M1917 machine gun. The incident resulted in nine deaths and twenty wounded. The video explores the camp's history, Bertucci's background, the aftermath, and the final resting place of the victims at Fort Douglas Cemetery.

Quick Summary

On July 8th, 1945, at Camp Salina, Utah, guard Private Clarence Bertucci used an M1917 machine gun to fire upon sleeping German and Italian POWs, resulting in nine deaths and twenty wounded. Bertucci cited a desire to 'kill Germans' as his motive and was later institutionalized after being declared insane.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Camp Salina
  2. 01:03Camp Conditions and Layout
  3. 02:25The July 8th Massacre
  4. 03:17Aftermath and Casualties
  5. 04:17Fort Douglas Cemetery and Memorial

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Camp Salina, Utah on July 8th, 1945?

On July 8th, 1945, Private Clarence Bertucci, a guard at Camp Salina, fired an M1917 machine gun into the tents of sleeping German and Italian POWs, killing nine and wounding twenty. His stated motive was a desire to 'kill Germans.'

What type of firearm was used in the Camp Salina massacre?

The firearm used was an M1917 machine gun. This is a .30-06 Springfield caliber, water-cooled, recoil-operated weapon that feeds from a 250-round fabric belt.

Where are the victims of the Camp Salina massacre buried?

The nine German soldiers killed in the massacre are buried at Fort Douglas Cemetery in Salt Lake City, Utah. The site also features a German War Memorial.

What was the background of the guard involved in the Camp Salina incident?

Private Clarence Bertucci, the guard responsible for the massacre, had a history of disciplinary issues. After the incident, he was declared insane and institutionalized rather than facing a court-martial.

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