Oldest Austrian (107) recounts World War II

The oldest Austrian – 107 years old – shares his experiences of World War II. This 107-year-old, the oldest Austrian, was conscripted in 1938 and experienced World War II for 7 years. In total, this 107-year-old was wounded 4 times during that period. Among other things, the 107-year-old eyewitness & war veteran was stationed on the Arctic Front from 1941-1944. The Arctic Front was the northernmost of all fronts in World War II. I had the great honor of interviewing this 107-year-old and oldest Austrian. This 107-year-old tells us today: – how he reached 107 years of age – how he experienced World War II. – how he met the most beautiful woman in the Stubai Valley. – what 3 things in life cannot be bought – what the secret from 106 years is & many more valuable life stories and wisdom.

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