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During World War II, three Jewish people were awarded the Iron Cross. Who were they?

Question #150949. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Apr 16 2024.
Originally posted Apr 16 2024 7:18 AM.

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Although awarded the Iron Cross, these recipients did not accept it.
Three Finnish Jews were awarded the Iron Cross: Major Leo Skurnik and Captain Salomon Klass of the Finnish Army and nurse Dina Poljakoff from the Lotta Svärd organization. All three refused the award.
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Cross

Apr 16 2024, 6:39 PM
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