107-year-old contemporary witness recounts World War II

107-year-old contemporary witness recounts World War II. This 107-year-old was born in 1919. Born in 1919, this 107-year-old contemporary witness experienced World War II as one of the last remaining witnesses. As part of our peace project “Words of Wisdom from 100-Year-Olds,” this 107-year-old shared the following with us: – How he reached the age of 107 – How he experienced World War II as a radio operator – How he became an American prisoner of war after World War II – What is important in life (from the perspective of 107 years) – What he wishes for the future at 107 years old.

Disclaimer: This interview, conducted as part of our peace project, serves exclusively for historical documentation and learning from history. The content reflects personal memories and is placed within a contemporary historical context. I expressly distance myself from any form of glorification of National Socialist ideologies, the relativization or denial of the Holocaust, as well as other extremist views.