Ralph Tomases, DDS

Ralph Tomases, DDS

In this interview, Dr. Ralph Tomases discusses his childhood in Wilmington during the Great Depression, attending the University of Delaware in the early 1940’s, and his experience as a prisoner of war in World War II. Dr. Tomases earned his dental degree in 1943 and was then inducted into the army, and in 1944 was sent to Europe as a dental officer in the 106th Infantry Division. His unit was stationed on the Belgian-German frontier when the Battle of the Bulge began, and his unit was captured by the German army. Dr. Tomases discusses his experience as a POW, conditions and life in the POW camp, and being liberated by Russian army.

Yetta Chaiken

Jewish Historical Society of Delaware

11/19/2002 and 12/10/2002

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Yetta Chaiken

Ralph Tomases, DDS

51:53 minutes