When in 1915 the first caravan of deportation composed of mostly half nacked women and children came to Urfa, the Armenians of this town decided to defend themselves to the utmost possible against the Turks. In spite of the Turkish forces composed of regular troops, seconded by artillery, the Armenians could resist during three weeks. Unfortunately they were forced to surrender by lack of food and ammunition. Mihran's parents were killed during the resistance. He himself was taken prisoner when the Turks occupied the Armenian quarter. He was sold by solders to a rich Turk named Tahsildar Bakir Effendi. Mihran became a stable-man, he also had to work hard in his master's vineyard. His master a fanatic Turk was never satisfied with his work, he was illtreating him, calling him a "Giaour". There were no Armenians left to whom he could flee. Indeed after the Armistice some did return to their city but soon afterwards they have been deported once more and sent into Syrian territory. But Mihran wanted to become free again, he left the Turk's house by night. Wandering from village to village he reached the Syrian frontier. In Djerablus he met an Armenian who showed him the way to our Rescue-home.

Left our care: September 15, 1927. Relatives, uncle Aleppo.