August 23

Augusta Chiwy was a nurse who volunteered with the Belgian Red Cross during the harsh winter of the Battle of Bastogne in 1944. She provided critical medical care to American soldiers and locals in a makeshift aid station under constant artillery fire. Despite facing racial and logistical challenges, her courage and compassion saved countless lives. Although her wartime contributions were initially overlooked, she was later honored by both Belgian and American governments. Chiwy's story remains a powerful testament to the vital role of wartime medical volunteers.