PRAGUE: The story of Sir Nicholas Winton is one of the most profound tales of humanitarianism that you’ve probably never heard.

REAL-LIFE HERO: Winton coordinated eight train evacuations of 669 children from Czechoslovakia to Britain, saving them from almost certain death

After saving 669 children in 1938, most of them Jewish, from likely death at Nazi concentration camps at the onset of World War II, last Monday — on Winton's 105th birthday — it was announced that the heroic Englishman will be awarded the Order of the White Lion, the highest order in the Czech Republic. In the official announcement, Czech President Milos Zeman noted Winton’s example of humanity, selflessness, personal bravery and modesty as reasons for the prestigious honour. The award will be given to Winton this October.