DRAFT DODGER BELIEVED BACK IN U.S.
Baden, Germany (JFK+50) On October 2, 1924, the Associated Press reports "government officials here are inclined to believe that Grover Cleveland Bergdoll*...has returned to America."
Bergdoll, who is wanted for draft dodging, "has not been seen in Eberbach** since April 6."
AP says Bergdoll made a "sensational escape from the United States in May 1920."
*Grover Cleveland Bergdoll (1893-1966) was born in Philadelphia, PA to a wealthy brewing family. He was trained at Wright Flying School. GCB was arrested for violation of the Selective Service Act of 1917 but eluded capture until 1920. Sentenced to 5 years in prison, he escaped to Eberbach, Germany but later was imprisoned, 1939-1944.
**Eberbach is located 33 km east of Heidelberg, Germany. Founded in 1227, this tourist city celebrated its 750th year jubilee in 1977.
SOURCE
"Bergdoll in U.S., Report of Baden, Germany, Police," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., October 2, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
