Mike Danon

After money was paid for their release, they were sent to the Italian-controlled region of Dalmatia, specifically to the town of Split, which is now part of Croatia.

In 1940-41, Mike, his mother, younger brother, aunt, and uncle traveled by train into Northern Italy, arriving in the town of Corgne. From there, they eventually made their way to Rome, where they lived under fake names and passports to avoid detection.

His family moved to the U.S. because his grandfather had relocated there shortly before the outbreak of World War II.