Karoly Schandl Jr. NEW: Schandl's secret letters to the brother of Gerrit Van der Waals are included in the third book by his daughter, Swedish Gold Young Hungarian lawyer, son of Hungarian statesman, and best friend of Gabor Haraszty. Was recruited to work for British intelligence by "Dubreuil." Later operated with Gabor Haraszty, (head agent of SIS in Budapest) RAF Reginald Barratt, and Klement. Hid Jewish friend and also agreed to hide British agent in his home, among other activites. While working for British underground in Hungary in December 1944, was arrested by NKVD/SMERSH, along with Gerrit Van der Waals. Secretly imprisoned by Soviets for over 11 years, in Lubyanka, Lefortovo, Vladimir prisons. Had some contact in Lubyanka prison with Raoul Wallenberg, who had been his neighbour in Budapest. Spent time in Vladimir prison when Frank Kelly was there ... Sources: The London-Budapest Game (2007) Swedish Gold (2011) |
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