Wanda Traczyk-Stawska, a celebrated veteran of the Polish Home Army and a symbol of resistance during World War II, has died at the age of 96. She bravely served as a courier and medic in the Warsaw Uprising of 1944, risking her life to aid wounded fighters and deliver vital intelligence. After the war, Traczyk-Stawska dedicated herself to preserving the memory of the uprising and educating younger generations about Poland’s struggle for freedom. She founded and led the Warsaw Uprising Museum for many years, shaping it into a leading institution documenting this pivotal moment in Polish history. Widely respected and deeply admired, Traczyk-Stawska was considered a national hero, embodying courage and dedication. Her death marks the loss of a crucial link to Poland’s wartime past and a “hero for many generations,” as expressed in initial reports.