Heinz George Popper
Special Operator, 101 Squadron
Heinz (Henry) was the son of Julius and Eugenia nee Juran.
Heinz, who served as Henry, was born in Austria on 28 January 1925. His father Julius was born in Hungary and his mother was Polish.
Click on the links below for Heinz’s story.
Photo courtesy of Moa Andersson. The inscription on his headstone says ‘He fell fighting for his country and for freedom.’
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Heinz in 1920 aged 5 years © Anette Sarnäs Heinz and his cousin Ruth © Anette Sarnäs Heinz © Anette Sarnäs Popper and Juran family picnic © Anette Sarnäs Left to right, Eugenie, Julius, Heinz, Perl Juran, Ruth, Artur Juran, Piroska Juran © Anette Sarnäs Dec 1940, St Lawrence College Rugby Team. Heinz is back row 3rd from right © Anette Sarnäs © Anette SarnäsEugenie’s listing as a Medical Practitioner © Anette SarnäsPopper Family Headstones © Anette Sarnäs Dec 1941 St Lawrence College Rugby Team. Heinz is seated on the ground on the left © Anette Sarnäs
