The decree has been put into effect on 1 June 1942.

Forwarded for your information.


3. I b 2. 1 June 1942

To the District headquarters [Gauleitung] Upper-Silesia, at Kattowitz.

Subject: Establishment of a police courts-martial for the annexed Eastern territories at Kattowitz.

Enclosure: Decree dated 1 June 1942.

In agreement with the Reichminister of the Interior and the Reichminister of Justice, I have established, effective immediately, a courts-martial for the annexed Eastern territories of my province.

The local and administrative competence of the courts-martial is defined in the enclosed decree.

Forwarded for your information.