Hermann Renkazischock – born in Munich, Germany: 15th July 1907
Profession in country of origin: Furrier
Arrived in Britain as a refugee from Germany in 1939
[Editor’s note: All translations kindly provided by the family, following each image. They would welcome any further suggestions to these from German speakers]
28 June 1939 From Herman in Sandwich, Kent, to Lina in Munich My Linerel [the diminutive he often used for her]! Hold your head up. I will be in London tomorrow Do what you can [must?]
30 June 1939 From Herman in London to Lina in Munich Childcare found Send Bernhard [Herman’s brother] 4 photos, doctor certificate and birth certificate per child. - Hermann
12 July 1939 London, to Lina in Munich Permit already filed. Decision due soon faellic domelpis
[Editor’s note: Family are struggling for a translation of the last two words and would welcome any input. The first might be a transliteration from the spoken sound of ‘Fällig‘ / ‘due’?]
28 (?) July 1939 Hermann in London to Lina in Munich Today confirmed by Bloomsbury telegraphic confirmation
Submitted by Esther Ellen Weiner for her father Hermann Renkazischock
Materials kindly submitted by Esther Ellen Weiner for her father Hermann Renkazischock