Jack Schlegel was taken prisoner not once, but three, times.  His fluency in German enabled him to finagle his way out of all three dilemmas.

On one occasion he was issued a pass from a Camp Dispensary where he was assisting the physician. The pass, provided freedom of movement as it reads: "Authorization for Jack W. Schlegel POW No 12190855 is authorized to pass the Guard.  Dated ----- 1944 at Rennes  ....always valid.  Signed by Chief Staff Physician"

(NOTE: The physician's signature is illegible but the role usually has minimum rank of Major).

[]Thanks to Dagmar A. Taylor for the translation!