Born as Hertha Liess she later married and became Hertha Ehlert. Initially a Saleswoman, she was conscripted into the SS 15 November 1939 and trained at Ravensbrück, remaining there for three years. During this time she divorced her husband. Autumn 1942 transferred to Lublin. Spring 1944 transferred to Krakau. November 1944 transferred to Auschwitz. 18 January 1945 evacuated from Auschwitz. Arrived at Bergen-Belsen at the beginning of February 1945. 17 September 1945. Stands trial at the 'Trial of Josef Kramer and Forty Four others' at 30 Lindenstraße, Lüneburg. Charged with Count 1 and Count 2 17 November 1945. Sentenced to 15 Years Imprisonment, later reduced to 12 years with an earliest release date of 16 November 1953.. Released 07 May 1953. Lived under the assumed name Herta Naumann. Can you help? Please contact me with any information you may have. |