Paul Ghez

1898–1971

Paul Ghez was born in Sousse, Tunisia. During World War I, he was wounded while serving as a volunteer in a French artillery unit. After studying law in France, he returned to Tunisia, where he served on the Jewish council and headed the veterans’ organization Les anciens combattants. Ghez volunteered again for the French army during World War II. In 1942–1943, when Tunisia was occupied by the Nazis, he was head of the Committee for the Recruitment of Jewish Manpower established by the Jewish leadership to meet Gestapo demands. In 1956, when Tunisia gained independence, Ghez moved to Lyon.

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Six Months under the Boot

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One more incident. A woman shows up at the president’s office and demands the immediate return of her son, who is working in Djelloula, in the Italian sector. It is impossible to reason…