Sol Gringlas
"Educate yourself, learn about the past, and be aware of what is going on in the world. Do not keep silent, speak out."
Date of birth
08/22/1923
Where were you born?
Name of father, occupation
Lazur,
Shoe store owner
Maiden name of mother, occupation
Bima,
Homemaker
Immediate family (names, birth order)
Parents, five brothers, one sister and me
How many in entire extended family?
75
Who survived the Holocaust?
One brother and I
After I was liberated I weighed only 90 pounds. I met my wife after the war in Warsaw.
Name of Ghetto(s)
Name of Concentration / Labor Camp(s)
What DP Camp were you after the war?
Landsberg DP Camp
Occupation after the war
Tailor
When and where were you married?
We were married in Landsberg DP Camp.
Spouse
Paula,
Homemaker
Children
Three
Grandchildren
Six
What do you think helped you to survive?
The will to survive, youth (I was 16), strength, and ability to work.
What message would you like to leave for future generations?
Educate yourself, learn about the past, and be aware of what is going on in the world. Do not keep silent, speak out.
Interviewer:
Charles Silow
Interview date:
07/21/2009
Experiences
Survivor's map
