Irene Gut Opdyke

Polish nurse and humanitarian

Irene Gut Opdyke - Polish nurse and humanitarian
Born

May 5th, 1922
103 years ago

Died

2003
22 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Poland

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A Polish nurse and humanitarian, played a crucial role during World War II by sheltering Jewish refugees in Poland. Worked in a hospital and took significant risks to save lives under the Nazi regime. After the war, relocated to the United States, where she continued her advocacy for human rights and shared her experiences. Her memoirs provide a firsthand account of the atrocities of war and the importance of compassion and courage in the face of tyranny.

Sheltered Jewish refugees during WWII

Authored memoirs about wartime experiences

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