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Harry Olmer

Polish-born British Holocaust survivor and educator (1927–2026)

Died aged 98ScorpioPoland

Biography

Harry Olmer (born Chaim Olmer; 15 November 1927 – 15 January 2026) was a Polish-born British Holocaust survivor, dentist and educator.

He survived Nazi forced-labour and concentration camps, including Płaszów, Skarżysko-Kamienna, Buchenwald, Schlieben, and Terezín. After the war he was brought to the United Kingdom as one of The Boys, a group of child survivors rehabilitated in the Lake District. In later life he became a prominent speaker on Holocaust education and was appointed MBE for his work.

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Awards & honours (1)

  • Member of the Order of the British Empire

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Harry Olmer died on January 15, 2026 at the age of 98.
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Harry Olmer was born on November 15, 1927.
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Harry Olmer was born in Sosnowiec.
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Harry Olmer's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
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Harry Olmer is a citizen of Poland, United Kingdom.
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Harry Olmer is known as dentist.

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