Vorlaufiger Fremdenpas Anthonie Ploegers Dordrecht
This Vorläufiger Fremdenpass belonged to Anthonie Ploegers from Dordrecht. He was born on September 16, 1916, in Dordrecht and worked as a gardener. The Vorläufiger Fremdenpass was a temporary passport issued by the German authorities to foreigners during World War II. It served as an identification document for individuals who did not hold German nationality, such as forced laborers, refugees, or other displaced persons. This document contained personal details, including name, date of birth, occupation, and physical characteristics, and was often required to be carried at all times. The passport was typically issued in areas where foreigners worked or resided, such as within Germany itself or occupied territories. It was intended to monitor and record the movements and identity of these individuals.
The document also includes an A.E.F. D.P. Registration Record. The A.E.F. D.P. Registration Records (Allied Expeditionary Force Displaced Persons Registration Records) were documents created after World War II to manage the registration of displaced persons (D.P.s). These displaced individuals were often survivors of concentration camps, forced laborers, or refugees who had lost their homes due to the war. The registration cards contained important information, such as:
- Medical examinations and health status.
- Personal details, including name, date of birth, and nationality.
- Travel and residence history, including camps or locations where the person had stayed.
- Purpose of registration, such as resettlement, family reunification, or return to their homeland.
These documents were crucial in coordinating aid, tracing family members, and supporting resettlement programs. They were often prepared by military and humanitarian organizations, including Allied forces and the Red Cross.
