Andrée de Jongh

By hattiecakes16
  • Andrée de Jongh is Born

    Andrée de Jongh is Born

    Andrée was born on this day in Schaerbeek, Belgium.
  • Start of the Second World War

    Start of the Second World War

    Andrée was 23 years old at this time. She was working as a commercial artist near Malmedy, Belgium and volunteering as a Belgian Red Cross worker.
  • Germany Invades Belgium

    Germany Invades Belgium

    After the Germans advanced into Belgium, Andrée returned to the family home in Brussels and continued to work for the Red Cross, helping wounded Allied soldiers.
  • Andrée is Captured by the Germans

    Andrée is Captured by the Germans

    Andrée was betrayed and captured at a farmhouse in the foothills of the Pyrenees along with three aviators she was helping escape.
  • Conclusion of WW2

    Conclusion of WW2

    This event is significant because at the conclusion of World War 2, Andrée is released from German captivity.
  • Andrée the Countess

    Andrée the Countess

    Andrée is named a Belgian countess by the king.
  • Andrée's Day of Death

    Andrée's Day of Death

    Andrée died in Brussels, Belgium at age 90.