Rachel Corrie

Profile of Rachel Corrie

Name: Rachel Aliene Corrie
Date of birth: April 10, 1979 (1979-04-10)
Place of birth: Olympia, Washington, United States
Died: March 16, 2003 (aged 23)
Reason of death: She was crushed to death in the Gaza Strip by an Israel Defence Forces (IDF) bulldozer when she was kneeling in front of a local Palestinian’s home, thus acting as a human shield, attempting to prevent IDF forces from demolishing the home.
Alma mater: Capital High School, The Evergreen State College (TESC)
Parents: Craig Corrie, Cindy Corrie