William Fisher, Edwin Hambling and Bill Keeble were among 10 British prisoners of war who smuggled the starving teenager, Sara Rigler, into the PoW camp where they were being held in 1945.
They hid her and cared for her, at risk of being executed if the guards had discovered her.
She went to America after the war and wrote a book about her saviours.
Yesterday’s presentation in London of Holocaust medals to the men’s families, including Mr Keeble’s niece Sue McEldon, means all 10 of Sara’s rescuers have now been honoured.
They showcased the very best of British values – tolerance, respect and compassion – to save the life of a stranger
Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles said the men were “shining beacons of hope” in history’s darkest days.
“At great risk to themselves they showcased the very best of British values – tolerance, respect and compassion – to save the life of a stranger.”
Mr Pickles also launched initiatives his department is funding with £1.49million to ensure the Holocaust is never forgotten.
They include the creation of a new film for the National Holocaust Centre in Newark, Nottinghamshire.