Gertha Hermien Swierenga

Geslacht: Vrouw
Vader: Kornelis Swierenga
Moeder: Jacoba Margaretha Pieters
Geboren: 11 Apr 1914 Smilde
Aantekeningen: Last Name: Brouwer
First Name: Gertha Harmien
Maiden Name: Swieringa
Date of Birth: 03/04/1914
Rescuer's fate: survived
Nationality: THE NETHERLANDS
Gender: Female
Place during the war: Elim, Drenthe, The Netherlands
Rescue Place: Elim, Drenthe, The Netherlands
Rescue mode: Supplying basic goods Other
Dr. Hendrik Brouwer, born in Groningen, worked as a physician in Elim, Drenthe, near Nieuwlande. He greatly assisted the Resistance by treating Jewish patients without asking any questions. In small communities like Nieuwlande and the surrounding villages, the local doctor usually knew every resident. Brouwer was exceptional in that despite knowing the true origin of his fugitive patients he had the courage to remain silent.
On March 4, 1985, Yad Vashem recognized Dr. Hendrik A. Brouwer and his wife, Gertha Harmien Brouwer-Swieringa, as Righteous Among the Nations.

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Huwelijkspartner: Hendrik Antoon Brouwer geb. 3 Apr 1914
Huwelijk: 2 Aug 1940 Groningen