w:Allied and Associated Powers, Treaty of Versailles — Part VI. Prisoners of War and Graves
“ The Allied and Associated Governments reserve the right to make the repatriation of German prisoners of war or German nationals in their hands conditional upon the immediate notification and release by the German Government of any prisoners of war who are nationals of the Allied and Associated Powers and may still be in Germany. ”
w:Allied and Associated Powers, Treaty of Versailles — Part VI. Prisoners of War and Graves
“ Furthermore they agree to afford, so far as the provisions of their laws and the requirements of public health allow, every facility for giving effect to requests that the bodies of their soldiers and sailors may be transferred to their own country. ”
w:Allied and Associated Powers, Treaty of Versailles — Part VI. Prisoners of War and Graves
“ The whole cost of repatriation from the moment of starting shall be borne by the German Government who shall also provide the land and sea transport and staff considered necessary by the Commission referred to in Article 215. ”
