The Michigan Chronicle – December 12, 1942
Six American Negroes including Reginald Siki, wrestler, whose correct name is Reginal Berry, and Jack Taylor, pugilist, now imprisoned in a German concentration camp, have appealed to the Chicago Defender for clothing to enable them to withstand the severe winter weather.
The communication, which had been censored by the Nazis, was written on a postcard addressed to the editor of the Chicago Defender.
The card read as follows:
“We, Reginald Siki, wrestler, Jack Taylor, boxer, and six other Negro boys are interned here. We’d appreciate it beyond words if you’d give us a few rays of sunshine and cheer by sending each of us, and Ingersoll watch; a sweater coat, three extra large sizes and 5 medium sizes; union suits, sizes: 46, 4 pairs; 44, 2 pairs; 42, 6 pairs; 40, 20 pairs; shirts, sizes, 18, extra long sleeves, and 17, 16 and 15 ½: shoes sizes 11EE, 10EE, 9, 8 1/2D, 7E, 7EE and 8 ½. Also, rubbers and overshoes to match the shoes, and socks or any other gifts. ‘A friend in need is a friend, indeed.’ Help us!”
The message was signed by Reginald Siki Berry and Jack Taylor. To contact them, use this address: Reginald Siki Berry, Number 268, Interniertenlager VIIZ, Tittmoning, Ober Begern, Germany.
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