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I am not a hero but I am a survivor

Document | Accession Number: 1994.A.0173 | RG Number: RG-02.150

Describes Joseph Deak's work in a Hungarian forced labor battalion; his liberation by members of the Soviet military; his journey home; and the postwar experiences of members of his family.

SubTitle
it is a story of ten miracles in my life
Date
1993
Language
English
Genre/Form
Personal narratives.
Extent
1 folder

About This Document

Document Creator
Joseph Deak
Biography
Joseph Deak (Pecs, Hungary, 1907 - ) was born to a Jewish family. During World War II he was sent to a Hungarian forced labor batallion and was liberated by the Soviet Red Army. Joseph immigrated to the United States in 1957, and settled in Massachusetts

Keywords and Subjects

Administrative History

Legal Status
Permanent Collection
Provenance
Joseph Deak donated a copy of his memoir to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Archives in November 1993.

Rights and Restrictions

Conditions on Access
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Conditions on Use
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Record last modified: 2021-11-09 11:10:51
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