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 |