Albert Battel
German Army lieutenant and lawyer
Born
Died
1952
74 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Germany
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Born in 1891, an army lieutenant served during World War II in the German military. While stationed in Przemyśl, actively protected Jewish citizens from deportation. After the war, worked as a lawyer and remained engaged in legal practices until retirement. His actions during the war were later recognized, highlighting the moral choices made amidst conflict.
Protected Jewish citizens during WWII
Served as a German Army lieutenant
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