Library to screen movie about Wyoming P.O.W.

Crook County Library will be offering its first ever movie screening on November 15 and invites the community to enjoy the tale of a Wyoming man who survived capture by the Germans during World War II.

“Dear Sirs” is a tribute to the filmmaker’s grandfather, a trona miner by the name of Silvio Pedri from Rock Springs.

After Pedri passed away, his grandson found an archive of photos, documents and letters that described his experience of being captured and marched across Germany as a prisoner of war.

His capture occurred during a mission in France when he was a member of the 95th Infantry Division. Ordered to capture the opposite bank of the Moselle river to create a diversion while a second unit built a bridge for the heavy artillery, he was ultimately taken prisoner.

Pedri’s grandson researched his story and chose to retrace his footsteps with the help of his wife, to piece together an untold story of wartime heroism.

The screening will take place on November 15 at 6:30 pm. in the library meeting room and will be followed by time for discussion.