DITTMAR, KURT

Orig. bildtext... DITTMAR - FAMED NAZI RADIO COMMENTATOR SURRENDERS TO 9TH ARMY. General Kurt Dittmar, the Wehrmacht Radio Commentator, came into the 30th division lines when he crossed the Elbe on Wednesday 25th April. He said that he came across the Elbe to intercode for the civilian wounded, but he actually was afraid of getting into Russian hands. He was asked if he wished to surrender, and he was given half an hour to decide. He finally decided that he would be safer with the Americans, and surrendered. When he came across the Elbe, he came in with the white flag. Actually it was a Red Cross flag, but it was very interesting in this way - his 16-year-old son carried the flag for his father. Photo shows: General Dittmar rides in a jeep after having made his decision to surrender. Nearest to camera, is his young 16-year-old son, Berend, who carried the white flag for his father when they crossed the Elbe. persons: Berend Dittmar ;Kurt Dittmar sites: TYSKLAND