Edward Herzbaum Hartry collection

Identifier: irn47278
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn47278

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2012 by Krystyna Mew, the daughter of Edward Hartry.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of artifacts, artwork, medals, correspondence, documents, a journal, photographs, and publications relating to the experiences of Edward Herzbaum (from 1949, Edward Hartry) during the German invasion of Poland, his imprisonment in a slave labor camp in the Soviet Union, his service in the 2nd Polish Corps, British Army (Anders Army) during World War II, and his emigration to Great Britain after the war.

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Edward Herzbaum Hartry papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61157
- English
- box oversize folders book enclosures 1 6 2
- Updated 1 year ago
The Edward Herzbaum Hartry papers consist of biographical, photographic, and printed materials as well as diaries and short stories documenting Hartry, his pre-World War II education in Łódź and Warsaw, his imprisonment in a Russian gulag following the German and Russian partition of Poland, his military service with the Polish Second Corps and Polish Resettlement Corps, his postwar education and certification as an architect in Rome and London, and his naturalization as a British citizen in 1952. Biographical materials consist of identification papers, membership cards, and student, milita...
Briar billiard pipe used by a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61158
- English
- overall: Height: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Briar billiard pipe used by Edward Herzbaum, a soldier in the 5th Krestowa, 2nd Polish Corps, British Army. Edward, 19, left Łódź, Poland, shortly after Nazi Germany occupied the country in September 1939 for Soviet controlled Lvov. In June 1940, he was exiled to a gulag by Soviet security police. Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941. Edward was released in an amnesty of Polish prisoners. He joined the Polish Forces of the East, known as Anders Army. In August 1942, the unit left Soviet territory and became the 2nd Polish Corps. In February 1944, they joined the British 8th Army in...
Cherry churchwarden pipe used by a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61159
- English
- overall: Height: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Width: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Depth: 8.500 inches (21.59 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Cherry wood churchwarden pipe used by Edward Herzbaum, a soldier in the 5th Krestowa, 2nd Polish Corps, British Army. Edward, age 19, left Łódź, Poland, shortly after Nazi Germany occupied the country in September 1939 for Soviet controlled Lvov. In June 1940, he was exiled to a gulag by Soviet security police. Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941. Edward was released in an amnesty of Polish prisoners. He headed south to join the Polish Forces of the East, known as Anders Army. In August 1942, the unit left Soviet territory and became the 2nd Polish Corps. In February 1944, they jo...
Bent pipe with a briar bison shaped bowl used by a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61161
- English
- overall: Height: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 5.125 inches (13.018 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Bent pipe with a carved briar wood buffalo shaped bowl made in Italy and used by Edward Herzbaum, a soldier in the 5th Krestowa, 2nd Polish Corps, British Army. Edward, age 19, left Łódź, Poland, shortly after Nazi Germany occupied the country in September 1939 for Soviet controlled Lvov. In June 1940, he was exiled to a gulag by Soviet security police. Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941. Edward was released in an amnesty of Polish prisoners. He headed south to join the Polish Forces of the East, known as Anders Army. In August 1942, the unit left Soviet territory and became the ...
POA button cover with a Roman she-wolf owned by a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61162
- English
- 1947
- overall: Height: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm) | Width: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
POA lapel button cover with the Roman she-wolf, Romulus and Remus, and the year 1947 owned by Edward Herzbaum, who served as a soldier in the 2nd Polish Corps from 1942-1945. The source of the acronym is not known. In late 1946, Edward left Rome, where he was studying architecture at the University of Rome, for England. When Edward was 19, he left Łódź, Poland, shortly after Nazi Germany occupied the country in September 1939 for Soviet controlled Lvov. In June 1940, Edward was exiled to a gulag by Soviet security police. Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941. Edward was released in...
Polish paratrooper badge given to a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61163
- English
- overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Polish paratrooper diving eagle clutchback badge earned by Polish soldier Andrzej Służewski (later Andrew Sluzewski), and given to fellow 2nd Polish Corps soldier Edward Herzbaum (later Hartry) after World War II. Edward served as a soldier in the Polish Armed Forces, 5th Kresowa Infantry Division, 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, from 1942-1945, and Andrzej served as a specially trained paratrooper in the 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division, 2nd Polish Corps, British Army during World War II. When Edward was 19, he left Łódź, Poland, shortly after Nazi Germany occupied the country in September 19...
5th Kresowa Infantry bison shoulder patch worn by a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61164
- English
- 1943-1945
- overall: Height: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Width: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Gold and brown bison shield shoulder patch issued to Edward Herzbaum, a soldier in the Polskie Siły Zbrojne, 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty [Polish Armed Forces, 5th Kresowa Infantry Division], 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, from 1942-1945. When Edward was 19, he left Łódź, Poland, shortly after Nazi Germany occupied the country in September 1939 for Soviet controlled Lvov. In June 1940, Edward was exiled to a gulag by Soviet security police. Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941. Edward was released in an amnesty of Polish prisoners. He joined the Polish Army of the East, known as And...
5th Kresowa Infantry bison shoulder patch worn by a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61165
- English
- 1943-1945
- overall: Height: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Width: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Gold and brown bison shield shoulder patch issued to Edward Herzbaum, a soldier in the Polskie Siły Zbrojne, 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty [Polish Armed Forces, 5th Kresowa Infantry Division], 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, from 1942-1945. When Edward was 19, he left Łódź, Poland, shortly after Nazi Germany occupied the country in September 1939 for Soviet controlled Lvov. In June 1940, Edward was exiled to a gulag by Soviet security police. Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941. Edward was released in an amnesty of Polish prisoners. He joined the Polish Army of the East, known as And...
Tan woolen pouch used by a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61166
- English
- overall: Height: 7.125 inches (18.098 cm) | Width: 2.875 inches (7.303 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Tan drawstring pouch used by Edward Herzbaum, a soldier in the 5th Krestowa, 2nd Polish Corps, British Army. Edward, age 19, left Łódź, Poland, shortly after Nazi Germany occupied the country in September 1939 for Soviet controlled Lvov. In June 1940, he was exiled to a gulag by Soviet security police. Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941. Edward was released in an amnesty of Polish prisoners. He headed south to join the Polish Forces of the East, known as Anders Army. In August 1942, the unit left Soviet territory and became the 2nd Polish Corps. In February 1944, they joined the ...
Poland military patch worn by a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61167
- English
- overall: Height: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm) | Width: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Poland military uniform patch issued to Edward Herzbaum, a soldier in the Polskie Siły Zbrojne, 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty [Polish Armed Forces, 5th Kresowa Infantry Division], 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, from 1942-1945. When Edward was 19, he left Łódź, Poland, shortly after Nazi Germany occupied the country in September 1939 for Soviet controlled Lvov. In June 1940, Edward was exiled to a gulag by Soviet security police. Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941. Edward was released in an amnesty of Polish prisoners. He joined the Polish Army of the East, known as Anders Army. In ...
Poland military patch worn by a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61168
- English
- overall: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Poland military uniform patch issued to Edward Herzbaum, a soldier in the Polskie Siły Zbrojne, 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty [Polish Armed Forces, 5th Kresowa Infantry Division], 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, from 1942-1945. When Edward was 19, he left Łódź, Poland, shortly after Nazi Germany occupied the country in September 1939 for Soviet controlled Lvov. In June 1940, Edward was exiled to a gulag by Soviet security police. Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941. Edward was released in an amnesty of Polish prisoners. He joined the Polish Army of the East, known as Anders Army. In ...
Poland military patch worn by a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61170
- English
- overall: Height: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Width: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Poland military uniform patch issued to Edward Herzbaum, a soldier in the Polskie Siły Zbrojne, 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty [Polish Armed Forces, 5th Kresowa Infantry Division], 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, from 1942-1945. When Edward was 19, he left Łódź, Poland, shortly after Nazi Germany occupied the country in September 1939 for Soviet controlled Lvov. In June 1940, Edward was exiled to a gulag by Soviet security police. Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941. Edward was released in an amnesty of Polish prisoners. He joined the Polish Army of the East, known as Anders Army. In ...
Virtuti Militari - Wound Badge ribbon with star awarded to a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61171
- English
- overall: Height: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Virtuti Militari black and blue ribbon bar, or undress ribbon, with one star awarded to Edward Herzbaum, a soldier in the 5th Kresowa Infantry Division, 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, from 1942-1945. The single star recognizes that the awardee was wounded once in combat. When Edward was 19, he left Łódź, Poland, shortly after Nazi Germany occupied the country in September 1939 for Soviet controlled Lvov. In June 1940, Edward was exiled to a gulag by Soviet security police. Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941. Edward was released in an amnesty of Polish prisoners to fight the Germ...
British 8th Army sleeve badge worn by a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61172
- English
- overall: Height: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
British 8th Army gold cross shield shoulder sleeve badge awarded to Edward Herzbaum, an honorary distinction for his participation in the Battle for Monte Cassino, January - May 1944. The design originated as the emblem of Operation Crusader in North Africa. The 2nd Polish Corps led the mountain assault in the May 1944 victory, the fourth battle waged by Allied forces to break through German defenses. Edward was a soldier in the 5th Kresowa Infantry Division, 2nd Polish Corps, attached to the British 8th Army during the Italian campaign, 1944-1945. When Edward was 19, he left Łódź, Poland, ...
British 8th Army sleeve badge worn by a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61173
- English
- overall: Height: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
British 8th Army gold cross shield shoulder sleeve badge awarded to Edward Herzbaum, an honorary distinction for his participation in the Battle for Monte Cassino, January - May 1944. The design originated as the emblem of Operation Crusader in North Africa. The 2nd Polish Corps led the mountain assault in the May 1944 victory, the fourth battle waged by Allied forces to break through German defenses. Edward was a soldier in the 5th Kresowa Infantry Division, 2nd Polish Corps, attached to the British 8th Army during the Italian campaign, 1944-1945. When Edward was 19, he left Łódź, Poland, ...
Red gift box owned by a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61179
- English
- overall: Height: 4.250 inches (10.795 cm) | Width: 4.875 inches (12.383 cm) | Depth: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Red cardboard gift box owned by Edward Herzbaum, a soldier in the Polskie Siły Zbrojne, 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty, [Polish Armed Forces, 5th Kresowa Infantry Division], 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, from 1942-1945. When Edward was 19, he left Łódź, Poland, shortly after Nazi Germany occupied the country in September 1939 for Soviet controlled Lvov. In June 1940, Edward was exiled to a forced labor camp by Soviet security police. Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941. Edward was released in an amnesty of Polish prisoners and joined the Polish Army of the East, known as Anders Army...
War Medal 1939-1945, ribbon and box awarded to a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61180
- English
- 1939-1945
- a: Height: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm) b: Height: 6.000 inches (15.24 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) c: Height: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm) | Width: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm) | Depth: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
British issued War Medal 1939-1945 with striped ribbon and box of issue awarded to Edward Herzbaum for his service in World War II. Edward was a soldier in the 5th Krestowa Infantry, 2nd Polish Corps, British Army from 1942-1945, and in combat with the British 8th Army in Italy from February 1944-May 7, 1945. The medal was received by his daughter in 1990 on his behalf. Many Polish soldiers refused their British medals as a protest against the government for excluding them from the Victory Parade of 1946 due to pressure from Stalin. Edward, 19, left Łódź, Poland, shortly after Nazi Germany ...
Italy Star 1943-1945 medal, ribbon, and box awarded to a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61181
- English
- 1990
- a: Height: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm) b: Height: 6.000 inches (15.24 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) c: Height: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm) | Width: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm) | Depth: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
British issued Italy Star (1943-1945) with striped ribbon and box of issue awarded to Edward Herzbaum for honor and gallantry during his service in the Allied campaign in Italy. Edward was a soldier in the 5th Krestowa Infantry, 2nd Polish Corps, British Army from 1942-1945, and in combat with the British 8th Army in Italy from February 1944-May 8, 1945. The medal was received by his daughter in 1990 on his behalf. Many Polish soldiers refused their British medals as a protest against the government for excluding them from the Victory Parade of 1946 due to pressure from Stalin. Edward, 19, ...
1939-1945 Star medal, ribbon and box awarded to a Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61183
- English
- 1939-1945
- a: Height: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm) b: Height: 6.000 inches (15.24 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) c: Height: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm) | Width: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm) | Depth: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
British issued 1939-1945 Star Medal with striped ribbon and box of issue awarded to Edward Herzbaum for his service in the 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, during World War II. Edward was a soldier in the 5th Kresowa Infantry Division, 2nd Polish Corps, British Army from 1942-1945, and in combat with the British 8th Army in Italy from February 1944-May 8, 1945. The medal was received by his daughter in 1990 on his behalf. Many Polish soldiers refused their British medals as a protest against the government for excluding them from the Victory Parade of 1946 due to pressure from Stalin. Edward...
Defence Medal 1939-1945, ribbon and box awarded to Jewish soldier, 2nd Polish Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn61184
- English
- 1990
- a: Height: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm) b: Height: 6.000 inches (15.24 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) c: Height: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm) | Width: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm) | Depth: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
British issued Defence Medal (1939-1945) with striped ribbon and box of issue awarded to Edward Herzbaum for his service in the 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, during World War II. Edward was a soldier in the 5th Kresowa Infantry Division, 2nd Polish Corps from 1942-1945, and in combat with the British 8th Army in Italy from February 1944-May 8, 1945. The medal was received by his daughter in 1990 on his behalf. Many Polish soldiers refused their British medals as a protest against the government for excluding them from the Victory Parade of 1946 due to pressure from Stalin. Edward, age 19,...

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