Denis Avey

Soldier and author of memoir

Denis Avey - Soldier and author of memoir
Born

1919
106 years ago

Died

July 16th, 2015
9 years ago — 96 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

Served as a soldier during World War II and participated in the liberation of a concentration camp. Worked as an engineer post-war and later authored a memoir detailing experiences as a prisoner of war in Nazi Germany. The book shed light on the conditions faced by soldiers and captured individuals during the conflict, drawing from personal experiences.

Published memoir 'The Man Who Broke Into Auschwitz'

Served in the British Army during WWII

Was a prisoner of war in a German camp

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