Tributes to Holocaust survivor, 95, who toured schools and met royals

Tributes to Holocaust Survivor Manfred Goldberg

Manfred Goldberg, a Holocaust survivor who dedicated his life to educating others about the Holocaust, passed away aged 95. He toured schools in Britain sharing his experiences to combat antisemitism.

Recognition and Meetings with Royals and Leaders

Goldberg met notable figures including the King, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and Sir Keir Starmer. In September, he was awarded an MBE at Clarence House. The Holocaust Educational Trust praised him as "truly extraordinary."

Early Life and Holocaust Experience

Born into an Orthodox Jewish family in Kassel, Germany, on April 21, 1930.
Deported with his mother Rosa and brother Herman to the Riga Ghetto in 1941.
Moved in 1944 to Stutthof concentration camp near Gdansk and its subcamps as the Red Army advanced.
Endured over eight months as a slave labourer before liberation by the British Army in May 1945 at age 15.

Post-War Life in Britain

In September 1946, he reunited in Britain with his father Baruch, who escaped Germany in 1939 thanks to a visa arranged by British diplomat Frank Foley. After learning English, Goldberg earned an engineering degree and spent decades sharing his family's story and the tragedy of millions of Jews killed in Europe.

"Truly extraordinary" — Holocaust Educational Trust on Manfred Goldberg

Summary: Manfred Goldberg's enduring commitment to Holocaust education over decades significantly contributed to raising awareness and combating antisemitism in Britain.

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Daily Mail — 2025-11-07

Tributes to Holocaust Survivor Manfred Goldberg

Recognition and Meetings with Royals and Leaders

Early Life and Holocaust Experience

Post-War Life in Britain

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