Philip D. Vock papers

Philip D. Vock papers 

Philip D. Vock (b. Philippe David Vovk 1929-2006) was born in Paris, France to Marguerite Vovk (née Karyo, later Vock) and had a sister, Dora Esther Vovk (later Assael b. 1931) and a brother, Robert Vovk (later Vock b. 1933). In 1941 they traveled to Issoudun, France before moving to Bagnères-de-Luchon where they attempted to cross into Spain. When they were unsuccessfully, Marguerite and the children sought refuge in Nice, France. In 1943 they were arrested after their landlord turned them in for a reward and were deported and imprisoned in Drancy. In January 1944 Philip was transported to Auschwitz. In 1945 he was sent on a death march and transported to Buchenwald until liberation in April 1945. Following liberation, Philip lived in Pyrenees, France and was forcibly drafted into the French Air Force. He immigrated to the United States in 1951 and became a citizen after serving in the US army overseas in Germany and France. 

Philip D. Vock papers