Hannie Schaft
Hannie Schaft | |
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Schaft c. 1940s | |
| Born | Jannetje Johanna Schaft 16 September 1920 Haarlem, Netherlands |
| Died | 17 April 1945 (aged 24) |
| Cause of death | Execution by shooting |
| Resting place | Erebegraafplaats Bloemendaal, Bloemendaal |
| Other names | The girl with the red hair |
| Known for | Resistance fighter during World War II |
| Awards | Righteous Among the Nations, Resistance Memorial Cross,Dutch Cross of Resistance, Medal of Freedom |
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Jannetje Johanna (Jo) Schaft (16 September 1920 – 17 April 1945) was a Dutch resistance fighter during World War II. She became known as "the girl with the red hair" (Dutch: het meisje met het rode haar, German: das Mädchen mit dem roten Haar). Her secret name in the resistance movement was "Hannie".