1. The following history and physical examination of Herr Gustav Krupp
von Bohlen und Halbach is submitted in compliance with a request from
Mr. James Rowe. The history was obtained from Frau Von Bohlen and from
the valet. The information was obtained on the 19th and 20th of October
1945 when the patient was examined at his home at Blühbach, Austria.
2. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: Herr Von Bohlen has been developing
arteriosclerosis since 1932 according to his physician’s reports. It is
believed that he first had a very light apoplectic stroke in 1937. This
was very transitory in nature and cleared without noticeable
aftereffects except for some loss of the acuteness of his thought
processes and memory which his family noticed. In the latter part of
November 1944 he had a spell of unconsciousness, fell and fractured a
finger and was unable to walk alone for about 24 hours. On 15 December
1944, he was in an automobile accident and received a severe blow and
laceration of the forehead. He was hospitalized as a result of this
accident until the first week of February 1945, at which time he
returned home. Following this he was able to walk only with assistance
and he was unable to make coherent statements. He continued to have
light strokes and since March has been unable to walk even with help,
and his ability to speak has gradually decreased until at the present
time he is able only to speak an occasional single word. Also since
leaving the hospital he has had no control of the bowels or bladder and
during the past three months has given no evidence of recognizing
various members of his family or close acquaintances.