Statement by Josef Mueller

Former Commander of the SS Camps in Krakow

Julag 1 in Plaszow - Julag 2 in Prokocim - Julag 3 in Bierzanow

Flensburg 17 June 1960

In the case against Fellenz, it has been necessary to obtain evidence from the witness Mueller which is being taken in the regional court prison.

The witness Mueller described the following:

In the months between January and February 1942, I have performed normal office duties in the head office of the SS und Polizeifuhrer in Krakow. Nothing special happened during that period.

First in March 1942, the exact date I cannot quote, I had to accompany and take part, as a personal bodyguard, the Oberfuhrer Scherner, on a so called Jewish Action.

Altogether, I have participated as an escort, in five such Jewish Actions with various SS Fuhrers. All these incidents happened during the period between March and June 1942.

At the end of June 1942, I have taken over command of the Jewish camps “Judenlager” of Plaszow – Bierzanow – and Prokocim. Following the taking command of these camps, I have no longer been called upon, to escort duties for Jewish Actions.

The Actions mentioned by me happened in the following order:

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