Testimony of Henri Chaim Bomblat, born in Paris, France, 1931, regarding his experiences in southern France, Paris and hiding in Montsurs
Testimony of Henri Chaim Bomblat, born in Paris, France, 1931, regarding his experiences in southern France, Paris and hiding in Montsurs
Testimony of Henri Chaim Bomblat, born in Paris, France, 1931, regarding his experiences in southern France, Paris and hiding in Montsurs
His family are originally from Poland but are now living in Paris; his father's work in odd jobs.
Outbreak of the war, 1939; escape to southern France with the family; return to Paris; life during the German occupation; his sister's deportation to Drancy, 1942; escape to Montsurs; life in Montsurs under the protection of a local family; help from neighbors and priests; liberation, 1944.
Return to Paris; maintaining contact with the Montsurs residents and the family that saved them; joins Dror-Habonim, 1946; aliya to Israel, 1950; life on a kibbutz; studies; starts a family.
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item Id
4442512
First Name
Chaim
Henri
Khenri
Last Name
Bomblat
Date of Birth
1931
Place of Birth
Paris, France
Type of material
Testimony
Language
Hebrew
Record Group
O.3 - Testimonies Department of the Yad Vashem Archives