The Gas Vans: A Critical Investigation - Holocaust Handbooks

58 SANTIAGO ALVAREZ, THE GAS VANS
er existed. Browning has hidden this important fact in a footnote
(Browning 1983, p. 79, fn 75):
“All attempts to trace the drivers, Götz and Meyer, have been unsuccessful.
The few gas van drivers who have been identified were
full-time Sipo-SD drivers subsequently assigned to gas van duty.”
The reverse of this telegram (version B, the ostensible original) has
the following handwritten text:
“II D 3a (2) Berlin, 11 June 42
c/o Pr. Sukkel for further action and immediate initiation of repairs.
I request to be informed of the arrival of the vehicle.
pp. Just
II D 3a (9) Berlin, 16 June 42
Note:
The vehicle arrived here on 16 June 42 around 13.00. Repairs
will be initiated immediately after thorough cleaning.
pp. [signature illegible]
II D 3a 9 Berlin, 13 July 42
1. Note: The S-vehicle reg. no. 71463 has been completed and is
to be sent to Riga with the driver.
2.) Sent to head of motor pool T.J. Niederhausen with the request
to take note and for further action.
pp. [signature illegible]
2.2.3.3. 15 June 1942 from Riga
“To the RSHA. – ROEM. 2 D 3 A – Berlin.–
Secret State Matter.–––
Re. S.–Wagon.–
At the commander of the SIPO a. the SD. Belarus a transport of
Jews arrives weekly which is to be subjected to a special treatment.–
The 3 S-wagons existing there do not suffice for this purpose. I
request the allocation of another S–wagon (5 tons). Furthermore I
request at once to also send 20 exhaust hoses for the existing 3 S–
wagons (2 Diamond, 1 Saurer), as those available are already leaky.
= =
= The Comm. of SIPO a. the SD. Ostland
Roem. 1 T – 126/42 GRS. [secret state matter]
A. sgd.: Truehess. HStuf. [correct: Truehe, SS HStuf.]
Task: [handwritten:]