Joseph Furtner
Epithet: Douglas Camp internee, Isle of Man
Record type: First World War Internees
Biography: Performed in a Camp Concert and Variety Show at Douglas Camp in October 1915. Acted as a woman in a play at the camp theatre 14.9.1916. Played a small part in the camp theatre production of "Die Blaue Mais". Released from Douglas Camp 2.4.1918 to do agricultural work for Mrs. J. H. W. Best, The Stocks, Suchley (MS 09310) Suckley (MD 15028/2), Worcester. Douglas Camp internee number: 2291. (B114/2xf Military Scrapbook. MS 09310 Douglas Alien Detention Camp administration and discharge register; page 72. M 31544 Lager Laterne 8.10.1916, page 4. Unter Uns 22.7.1917, page 8. MD 15028/2 (MS 06465) 2.4.1918.)
Nationality: Austrian
Gender: Male