Leo Rosner Leo Rosner Leopold "Leo" Rosner (26 June 1918 – 10 October 2008) was a Polish-born Australian musician. Rosner, who was Jewish, survived the Holocaust in Nazi concentration camps during World War II by playing his accordion for Nazi officials. This earned the attention of Oskar Schindler, who saved his life by having him placed on his famous list. His story became known after Australian author Thomas Keneally's 1982 novel, "Schindler's Ark", was adapted into Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning film, "Schindler's List". He appeared in the epilogue of the film at the Schindler's grave on Mount Zion. Rosner was born in Kraków,
Walter Schindler Walter Schindler Walter Schindler (December 10, 1897 – April 3, 1991) was a highly decorated career officer in the United States Navy, who ultimately achieved the rank of Vice Admiral. While a Commander during World War II, Schindler received a Navy Cross and a Silver Star for his service aboard the , including during the Battle of the Coral Sea. He was later twice awarded the Legion of Merit. Schindler was born on December 10, 1897 in New Glarus, Wisconsin, to S. A. Schindler and Anna Schindler. His father became a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Schindler graduated from