Celebration as World War II veteran and Holocaust survivor turns 100 in Fairfax County
In Fairfax County, a special community day was held to celebrate the 100th birthday of Col. Frank Cohn, a remarkable figure who has lived an extraordinary life.
Born in Germany, Cohn found himself in the midst of the horrors of the Holocaust at a young age. At 13, he and his family managed to escape Nazi Germany just before the infamous Kristallnacht, when Nazi soldiers took 30,000 Jewish males to concentration camps, marking the first time Jews were arrested for their ethnicity with no other cause.
Despite the harrowing experiences he faced during the Holocaust, Cohn joined the French Resistance, contributing to the fight against Nazi occupation. His bravery and resilience led him to serve in the Battle of the Bulge, a turning point in the war that ultimately resulted in the Allies' victory over the Axis powers.
Cohn's military service did not end with the war. He continued to serve, rising through the ranks to become Col. Cohn. His dedication to his country and his community did not go unnoticed, and he became a prominent figure in Jewish veteran and Holocaust survivor organisations.
As he turns 100, Col. Cohn expresses disbelief at reaching this milestone. He attributes his longevity to the medication he began taking in his 50s and a lifestyle characterised by limited alcohol consumption and a lifelong abstinence from smoking.
7News Anchor Kellye Lynn and the team extended their warmest wishes to Col. Cohn on his birthday, celebrating a life well lived with his wife and family.
For a more comprehensive account of Col. Frank Cohn's life and achievements, it is recommended to consult specialized biographies, memoirs, or archives dedicated to Holocaust survivors and French Resistance members. The Library of Congress Guide to French Resistance memoirs and biographies might be a useful starting point, although it does not explicitly mention Cohn in the available snippet.
[1] Library of Congress Guide to French Resistance memoirs and biographies: https://www.loc.gov/rr/frd/Catabout/resistance.html
- Amidst general news and political discussions, the impact and contributions of Col. Frank Cohn, a Holocaust survivor and French Resistance member, in war-and-conflicts, particularly during the Battle of the Bulge, cannot be overlooked.
- Other than his significant role in the war, Col. Cohn's post-war involvement in Jewish veteran and Holocaust survivor organizations is a testament to the influence of politics and war-and-conflicts on his life, shaping him into a prominent figure in the community.
