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Testimony of: Pvt. Albert C. Pruitt, 34573708, Company "I" 157th Infantry.

Taken at: Munich, Germany.

Date: 18 May 1945. By: Lt. Col. J. M. Whitaker, IGD,

Asst. Inspector General, Seventh Army.

The witness was sworn.

915 Q Please state your name, rank, serial number and organization.

A Pvt. Albert C. Pruitt, 34573708, Company "I", 157th Infantry.

(The witness was advised of his rights under the 24th Article of War.)

916 Q Do you remember the taking of the Dachau Internment Camp?

A Yes, sir.

917 Q Were you with Lt. Walsh as he went along the railroad tracks?

A Yes, sir.

918 Q What did you see along the railroad tracks?

A We saw quite a few dead bodies, quite a few SS troops.

919 Q Did you take any prisoners in that vicinity?

A Not very many, I don't think.

920 Q Will you tell me about the incident of the four SS troopers that were put in one of the cars?

A Well, there was four put in a car and they were shot at.

921 Q By whom?

A Lt. Walsh shot at them and they were groaning and taking on and I figured there was no use letting them suffer so I finished them off.

922 Q What weapon did Lt. Walsh use?

A If I am not mistaken he used a forty-five.

923 Q Automatic pistol?