Heinz George Popper
Special Operator, 101 Squadron Service number 2220929 Died 30 August 1944 Buried Malmo Jewish Cemetery, Sweden Age 19
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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Gallery
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 Sarnäs
Eugenie’s listing as a Medical Practitioner
© Anette Sarnäs
Popper Family Headstones © Anette Sarnäs
Dec 1941 St Lawrence College Rugby Team. Heinz is seated on the ground on the left © Anette Sarnäs