Tom Egri

Interview Summary

Tom was born in Budapest, Hungary in April 1939. His father was arrested by the Arrow Cross in 1944 and never returned. Tom and his mother survived the war but only to suffer under Communist rule after. Sports always played a big part in Tom’s life, particularly volleyball which he played at European Championship level. Tom’s first attempt to escape Hungary was unsuccessful but his second try saw him get to Austria and then on to England. Tom worked in various sectors, most notably the textile industry. Sadly, Tom passed away in October 2019. (Budapest Ghetto, Siege of Budapest, Brought to UK by Jewish Agency, Return visit to country of birth)

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