My grandfather, Richard Kandelmann on board the Dunera
I thought I would share the details of my grandfather’s experience on the Dunera. He was also interred at the Hay Camp in Australia.
I have his diary, which gives many details of his experience. Newspaper clippings, and watercolors.
His name was Richard Allen Kandelmann, an Austrian Jew, who escaped Hitler during WWII. I am posting an excerpt from his diary along with various watercolors, etc! I dearly hope I do not overdo the posts.
Carla – thank you for adding these items to the site – an excellent addition. from what I see so far not over-done at all!!!
Great to “meet” you here
Bye for now
Mike
Hi,
Ref: Richard Kandelmann, your grandfather. Was there a nurse called Lucie Kandelmann from Vienna in the familie? I saw the name mentioned in a migration list…
Regards
Alan
The only sister he had was a Karla Kandelmann. She may have been a cousin, etc.. but, I do not have that name in any of my records. He was born in Vienna.
Hi again,
Did your grandfather later change his name to ‘Kane’? I have been looking for details about another ‘Dunera’ boy called ‘Fink’. Fink changed his name, as did many of the aliens in case of capture when they fought for the British.
Regards
Alan
Yes, he did change his name to Kane. Seemed a very popular thing to do. Sorry, but if I ever get any information. I will let you know.