LifeTimeline
Julius Willner
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Internment in Dachau and Buchenwald Through June of 1939.
Konzentrationslager
GermanyJulius spoke little of his experiences. But when he did, he spoke of the memories of the nagging hunger and constant beatings.
Attached is a photo of the Dachau concentration camp, after liberation. The photo from the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. -
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Military Service (USA) May 1941 - October 1945
Rhineland
GermanyAfter having served a year and four days service throughout 1938 in the Austrian army he was discharged for being Jewish following the Anschluss. After having immigrated to the United States in July of 1939 he settled in residing initially in the Bronx before moving to around 14th Street in Manhattan. In May of 1941 he was inducted into active service. He participated in a number of major European battles and campaigns. He won the EAME Theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars. He also won the American Defense Service Medal as well as a Good Conduct Ribbon. He was officially discharged from service at Camp Atterbury in Indianna. -
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