Herbert Blatt

Berlin, Germany

1921 - 2006

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Herbert's first day of school, holding his schultüte, a cone filled with sweets, toys, and school supplies that symbolizes a child's transition into the world of education. Berlin, 1927.

Herbert as an adolescent.

Parents, Johanna and Bernard Blatt vacationing in Baden-Baden, Germany. Circa 1935.

Herbert with his parents, Johanna and Bernard, in Holland before the emigrated.

Herbert and his wife, Rose.

Herbert loved to take photos.

Profile

Personal & Family

Name in US
Herbert Blatt

Name at Birth
Horst Joachim Blatt

Married Name
Herbert Blatt

Date of Birth

06/06/1921

Country of Birth
Germany

City of Birth

Berlin

Parents

Johanna Mamroth
(1885 Gnasen, German – 1940 Leiden, The Netherlands)

Bernard Blatt
(1875 Tarnow, Austria – December 14, 1942 Auschwitz)

Married 1909 in Berlin

Sibling(s)

Heinz Ludwig Blatt (Spouse: Elly Cohn)
(1910 Berlin – 1942 Auschwitz)

Rudy Albert Blatt (Spouse: Ruth Herdle)
(1912 Schoeneberg, Germany – 1992 Brodheadsvile, PA)

Spouse(s)

Rose Lande
(Died 11/30/2022 Bakersfield, CA)
Married December 23, 1945 in Birmingham, AL

Children

Dr. Howard E. Blatt (Spouse: Dr. Charla L. Jones)

Barbara Blatt (Spouse: Martin Kessler)

Paul M. Blatt
(1952 Birmingham, AL – 1985)

Religious Identity (Prewar)
Jewish

Religious Identity (Postwar)
Jewish

Alabama City(s) of Residence
Birmingham

Date and City of Death
03/11/2006 Birmingham

Holocaust

Immigration & Postwar

Year / Ship to US / Arrival City
September 13, 1938 / SS Veendam / New York

US Military Service

US Army
(01/20/1942 – 11/24/1945)