Stake attention in this memory
This media file displays a light-colored exhibition panel, likely from a museum in Athens, Greece, dedicated to Second Lieutenant Daniel Sevillias. The panel features a black and white portrait of Sevillias, a young man with short, neatly parted hair, depicted from the chest up in a military uniform. He appears to be looking slightly off-camera. The accompanying text provides biographical details and context. It identifies the subject as "Second Lieutenant Daniel Sevillias (1900-1921)." The text explains that he was born and raised in Athens, near the city's synagogue, to poor parents who provided a satisfactory education for their ten children. In 1917, he joined the army and became a Training Officer. In 1920, he was called up as a Second Lieutenant of the 2nd Division to fight against the Turkish army at Smyrna in Asia Minor, where he was killed in 1921. During his service, he recorded daily war events in a personal journal. This journal, along with his sword, medals, a newspaper report, a copy of his photograph, and a letter announcing his death, were donated by Mrs. Leah Mevorah to the Jewish Museum of Greece. These items are part of the permanent exhibition, serving as a token of admiration and respect for his bravery. A person's fingers are visible at the bottom left, holding or supporting the panel, suggesting it is being held up or viewed closely. The overall scene indicates an educational or historical display.
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