Peter van Pels Death
Peter passed away on May 5, 1945 at the age of 18 in Mauthausen Concentration Camp. Peter's cause of death was exhaustion.
When did Peter van Pels die?
May 5, 1945How did Peter van Pels die? What was the cause of death?
ExhaustionHow old was Peter van Pels when died?
18Where did Peter van Pels die? What was the location of death?
Mauthausen Concentration Camp
Peter van Pels Birthday and Date of Death
Peter van Pels was born on November 8, 1926 and died on May 5, 1945. Peter was 18 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: November 8, 1926
Date of Death: May 5, 1945
Age at Death: 18
Is Peter van Pels's father, Hermann van Pels, dead or alive?
Hermann van Pels's information is not available now.
Is Peter van Pels's mother, Auguste van Pels, dead or alive?
Peter van Pels's mother, Auguste van Pels, died on April 9, 1945 as she was 44 years old. Her cause of death was murdered.
Peter van Pels - Biography
Peter van Pels: died in Mauthausen after a death march. Otto Frank had protected him during their period of imprisonment together, as the two men had been assigned to the same work group. Frank later stated that he had urged Peter to hide in Auschwitz and remain behind with him, rather than set out on the forced march, but Peter felt that he would have a better chance of survival if he joined the march. Mauthausen Concentration Camp records indicate that Peter van Pels was registered upon his arrival there on 25 January 1945. Four days later, he was placed in an outdoor labor group. On 11 April 1945, Peter was sent to the sick barracks. His exact death date is unknown but the International Red Cross designated it as 2 May 1945. He was 18 years old. Mauthausen was liberated three days later on 5 May 1945 by 23 men from the 11th Armored Division of the U.S. Third Army.
