William Herskovic
His survival saved hundreds.
Simon Wiesenthal Center tribute
William Herskovic (June 1914—March 3, 2006) was a Holocaust survivor and humanitarian. His escape from Auschwitz in 1942 and early eyewitness testimony inspired Belgium's opposition to Nazi Germany during World War II, and alerted the Resistance to the atrocities that were taking place in the concentration camps. Because of Herskovic's escape and testimony, hundreds of lives were saved.
Herskovic is also the founder of Bel Air Camera, a veritable landmark in Los Angeles, which he established in 1957, and has received numerable awards for his philanthropy. [...more from Wikipedia]
Obituaries In The News
- From The Times of London: Photographer who spent the war on the run from the Holocaust and survived it to find prosperity in America [Article no longer freely available.]
- Associated Press obituary via Washington Post: William Herskovic, Witness to Holocaust
- Los Angeles Times obituary: William Herskovic, 91; Bel Air Camera Founder Escaped Auschwitz, Fueled Belgian Resistance
- European Jewish Press obituary: Auschwitz escapee Herskovic dies at 91
- CBS 2 video clip: [Clip no longer available online.]
Biography
You can purchase Escape to Life: A Journey Through the Holocaust
Contact
Contact William Herskovic's grandson, James Freedman, via this contact form with any questions or comments.
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