Born in Warsaw, where she lived under the German occupation for four years. Marzenna, together with her sister, participated in the Warsaw Uprising in 1944. Held in a prisoner-of-war camp in Ożarów, later moved to Germany. Liberated from Oberlangen Camp by General Maczek’s Army. She came to live in the UK after she reunited with her mother and sister.
Marzenna Schejbal
Marzenna and her husband after the war in London.
From the c
ollection of The Polish Underground Movement Study Trust
Warsaw before the Second World War. In the background is visible the Prudential tower, the tallest building in the capital. Next to it Marzenna emerged from the canals after being trapped for hours when evacuating with her Home Army unit during the Warsaw Upraising
Marzenna with her husband. From the collection of The Polish Underground Movement Study Trust
Marzenna in her uniform following the liberation from Oberlangen. From the collection of The Polish Underground Movement Study Trust