A WOMAN who survived Nazi occupation in Germany and France will attend Dudley’s annual Holocaust Memorial Service.

In October 1938, six Nazis rampaged through Eve Kugler’s family home, destroying many of her families possessions.

Her family fled the following year and hid in France on a forged visa under Nazi occupation.

Eve will be speaking about her experiences at the commemoration - organised by Dudley North MP Ian Austin and Dudley College Students’ Union - which has become a fixture in the town’s calendar.

The commemoration is open to all borough residents and will take place at the college's Broadway Campus from 12.30pm on Friday (January 26).

Mr Austin said: “It is very good of Eve to come to Dudley and share her experiences – it is always an honour to hear from those who survived such horrific events.

“The commemoration is always a very moving and dignified service which as well as honouring those who died, remembers the heroism of local heroes, such as Frank Foley and the many other war veterans who fought to free Europe of the Nazis and gives us the opportunity to dedicate ourselves to oppose racism and prejudice."

He continued: “I really hope that as many local people as possible will attend the event during their lunch hour, in between meetings, before going shopping in the town centre or picking the kids up from school.

“The service was really well attended last year and I hope the same can happen this year, it is always a real privilege organising this even in Dudley and something I’m sure residents and students in the audience will never forget.”