Paul Tofahrn

Paul Tofahrn (8 January 1901 – 7 February 1979) was a German trade union leader. Born in Manderfeld, Tofahrn grew up in Germany, France, Belgium and Italy, as his father moved to find work. During World War I, he worked as an agricultural labourer, then in industry, before finding work on the railways in Losheim. Because he was fluent in both French and German languages, he was able to play a leading role in the transfer of railways in the Eupen-Malmedy region to Belgium. He also joined the , and took part in its 1923 strike.

Paul Tofahrn

Paul Tofahrn (8 January 1901 – 7 February 1979) was a German trade union leader. Born in Manderfeld, Tofahrn grew up in Germany, France, Belgium and Italy, as his father moved to find work. During World War I, he worked as an agricultural labourer, then in industry, before finding work on the railways in Losheim. Because he was fluent in both French and German languages, he was able to play a leading role in the transfer of railways in the Eupen-Malmedy region to Belgium. He also joined the , and took part in its 1923 strike.