Erich Peritz – born in Landeshut, Germany, on 15 January 1907
Profession in country of origin: gardener (trained at Berlin Niederschönhausen)
Arrived in Britain as a refugee from Germany on 16th March 1939

Submitted by Gerald Pearce for his father, Erich Peritz
Council for German Jewry Woburn House, London WC1 We hereby certify that Mr Erich PERITZ, born on 15/01/1907 in Landeshut, on the proposal of the Reich Representation of German Jews (Reichsvertretung der Juden in Deutschland), has been confirmed for admission to the transit camp in Richborough, Kent. It has been arranged that the English entry visa is issued upon presentation of the passport. Kindly translated into English by a Kitchener descendant
Male enemy alien - Exemption from internment - Refugee Surname: Peritz Forename: Erich Alias: - Date and place of birth: 15/01/1907 in Landeshut Nationality: German Police Regn. Cert. No.: 710 215 Home Office ref: C 505 Address: Kitchener camp, Richborough, Sandwich, Kent Normal occupation: Gardener Present occupation: Gardener [Hand-written additions: A/2/07 O/C/8] Name and address of employer: - Decision of tribunal: Exempted "C" & 9A Date 06.10.1939 Whether exempted from Article 6(A): Yes Whether desires to be repatriated: No Tribunal District: Richborough Camp Tribunal 1
Source: National Arrives, Home Office: Aliens Department: Internees Index, 1939-1947
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Mr Erich Peritz was a member of camp from 16th March 1939 to 17 November 1939 – employed as a gardener, being responsible for the layout of the flower beds and lawns. He was appointed a member of the Staff on 12th August 1939. Signed Julian Layton.
Submitted by Gerald Pearce for his father, Erich Peritz

Submitted by Gerald Pearce for his father, Erich Peritz

Submitted by Gerald Pearce for his father, Erich Peritz

Submitted by Gerald Pearce for his father, Erich Peritz