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Meyer John Vos

Meyer John Vos

Born:
1894
Died:
8 Nisan 5710 (26 March 1950)

Basic Information

Unique reference:
VOS9606
Gender:
Male

Birth

Date of birth:
1894

Death

Date of death:
8 Nisan 5710 (26 March 1950)
Died in combat?:
No

Prisoner of War

His niece Renee said that, as a prisoner, he had hoped for more favourable treatment from the German Jewish guards. This was not forthcoming and he was said to remark that the German Jewish guards were "more German than the Germans."

He never spoke to a German Jew again apparently.

Family

Spouse

Siblings

Phillip Vos (male)
Simon Vos (male)
Harry Vos (male)
Louis Vos (male)

Parents

Mother: Rachel Vos (female)
Father: Jack Vos (male)

Military Record

Military service:
Navy
Military record no.:
LZ/3217
Rank at discharge/death:
Able Seaman
Assignments
Regiment:
Royal Naval Division

Roll of Honour

VOS

British Jewry Book of Honour - Page 214

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