As part of Yom Hashoah Commemorations, Alan Moskin, Camp Liberator, will tell his remarkable story. Suitable for high school students and older.
Alan was drafted into the military service at the age of 18 and served in the United States Army during World War II from September 1944 until August 1946. He was a member of the 66th infantry, 71st Division, part of General George Patton's 3rd Army. Alan's outfit fought in combat through France, Germany and Austria during which time he was promoted in rank from Private to Staff Sergeant.
At the beginning of May 1945, his Company participated in the liberation of the Gunskirchen Concentration Camp, a sub-camp of Mauthausen. After the war ended, Alan remained in Europe until June 1946 as a member of the U.S. Army of Occupation.
Alan presently resides in Nanuet, New York and he has spoken to Middle School and High School students as well as other groups in a number of different states and venues throughout the country about his experiences as an infantry combat soldier and a "Concentration Camp" liberator.
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