Albert Pierrepoint, British Executioner
Albert Pierrepoint, British hangman who took part in seven hangings of American soldiers
The Seine Disciplinary Training Center, Paris, Mortier Caserne, 1945
The Seine Disciplinary Training Center, 1945
Five American soldiers were hanged at this DTC, located in eastern Paris, from October 25, 1944 to November 8, 1944. Major Mortimer H. Christian presided over all five hangings. Master Sergeant John C. Woods assisted in at least three. Willie Wimberly Jr., Joseph Watson, Paul M. Kluxdal, James B. Sanders and Roy W. Anderson were hanged at the center located at the Caserne Mortier. The site is now part of the French intelligence services and access is not permitted.
