Place:

Montaldo Torinese

Province:

Torino

Region:

Piemonte

Assistance provided:

Food and shelter

Prisoners helped:

Bdr. Mackay Malcolm-Royal Artillery, Pte. McLeod Robertson Ian-Cameron Highlanders

Start date:

12 September 1943

End date:

April 1945

Other helpers involved:

Marco Martina

Description:

Two prisoners knocked on his door asking for food. For security reasons, he was unable to shelter them continuously, but they often returned to have lunch with him and received clothing, food, and money. He was not interested in receiving any monetary rewards.

Bibliography:

J.Kinrade Detrtich, As if he were my brother. Escapers and Italians in Piedimont 1943-5, 2024