File No. 362.11/5334
The Minister in Switzerland ( Stovall) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 30, 9.30 p.m.]
3499. Legation’s 3469, May 25.1 Certificate from Embassy’s doctor, optical division, at Jaryour [sic], states in case of Corpl. Edward Roberts:
Right eye entirely gone, left eye partially saved by hasty operation so that Roberts can now distinguish moving objects and persons. He is out of bed and in good health. To be given education for blind.
As certificate states Roberts subject for repatriation, have asked Spanish Embassy, Berlin, to take steps to secure repatriation, although no agreement yet exists between two Governments. This only one case of several which are eligible for immediate repatriation. Recommend agreement this subject be arranged at the earliest practical moment.
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