Reason For Righteous Award
Victor Bodson lived close to the river Sauer, which acts as the border between Luxemburg and Germany. Victor Bodson helped create and operate an escape route for Jews during World War II. The route required fleeing Jews to cross over the river Sauer before meeting up with Victor Bodson at his house in Steinheim. Here using a special apparatus in his car, he would ferry these people to a safe haven that had been prepared in advance by his friends. During the course of his actions, Victor Bodson risked his life several times. Due to the results of his actions approximately 100 Jews were saved from the concentration camps.
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