Puerta de Tierra in San Juan in Municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)

George Dilsizian

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 7, 2023

1. George Dilsizian Marker

Inscription. George Dilsizian, de origen armenio, escondió en el sótano, de su hogar a Caroline Elbaz y sus abuelos desde que comenzaron las deportaciones de los judíos en Paris hasta la liberación de Paris por los Aliados. Diariamente les llevaba alimentos y todo lo necesario para su pupervivencia. Reflexionando sobre su rescatador, Caroline dijo: "George se sentiría muy feliz de saber que gracais a él tengo 5 hijos, 17 nietos y 18 bisnietos, todos los cuales viven en Israel. De hecho, él salvó a 40 almas".

During deportations of Jews in Paris, George Dilsizian, originally Armenian, hid Caroline Elbaz and her grandparents in his cellar until liberation, bringing them food and other necessities for their survival. Reflecting on her rescuer, Caroline expressed: "He would be pleased to know that thanks to him I had 5 children, 17 grand-children, and until now 18 great-grandchildren who all live in Israel. He actually saved 40 souls."

Erected 2012.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

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18° 27.964′ N, 66° 6.391′ W. Marker is in San Juan in Municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is in Puerta de Tierra. Marker is on Avenida de la Constitución west of Calle Reverendo Gerardo Dávila, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Avenida de la Constitución 155, San Juan PR 00901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Miep Gies (here, next to this marker); Irena Sendler (here, next to this marker); Oskar Schindler (here, next to this marker); The Kolkowska Family (here, next to this marker); Camino de los Justos / Path of the Righteous (here, next to this marker); Frieda Adam (here, next to this marker); Helena Blaszczyk (here, next to this marker); Desarrollo de la Educación en Puerto Rico (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 7, 2023

2. George Dilsizian Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.