Hanna Zack Miley, now 93 years old, shares her poignant memories of boarding a train to Britain as part of the Kindertransport in July 1939. At just seven years old, she was separated from her parents under the guise of a 'nice trip,' only to discover too late the truth of her situation as they cried goodbye. Ultimately, she never saw them again. With nearly 10,000 children involved in this rescue mission, the Kindertransport's historical significance is reinforced by recent findings from researcher Amy Williams, who uncovered vital archives at Yad Vashem detailing the children's identities and journeys.
When Hanna Zack Miley boarded a German train in July 1939, she did not know that the journey would permanently change her life.
Ms. Miley, 93, now living in Phoenix, Ariz., is one of almost 10,000 Jewish children who were part of the Kindertransport, a rescue mission that helped minors flee Nazi Germany.
In the fall of 2024, Amy Williams, a researcher, unearthed a trove of information about the Kindertransport mission from the archives at Yad Vashem.
Many details have been lost about the Kindertransport, but the rescue mission played a vital role in saving the lives of Jewish children before World War II.
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