World War II Italian Prisoners of War in Chambersburg

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Set during World War II, the narrative highlights the experiences of over 1,200 Italian soldiers interned at the Letterkenny Army Ordnance Depot in Pennsylvania. These troops, who collaborated with the US against the Axis powers, formed the 321st Italian Quartermaster Battalion, aiding in logistics for the war. They engaged in cultural activities, creating an orchestra and soccer teams, and constructed a chapel that remains in use. Post-war, many forged lasting friendships with locals, leading to marriages and ongoing connections between families in Chambersburg and the former POWs.