Andon was exiled from Nigde with his parents and two brothers. As the caravan reached Ras-el-Ain, his father fell ill and died, and his two brothers were killed by Arabs. He with his mother was sent further on with the caravan. On reaching the river Khabur, his mother was killed by Tchetchens and her dead body was thrown into the water. Andon, himself had to taste the same sufferings. Wounded on his ribs, when he was dragged away towards the river. There came an Arab and took the half-dead body to his house. He took care of him until he was cured. He lived eleven years with his rescuer working as a shepherd. One day he was informed by an Armenian about his relatives and by the help of a priest he was able to get the permission of his rescuer, in this way he reached our rescue-home.

Left our care: August 12, 1926. Relatives. Uncle in Aleppo.