Southern Alberta Jewish Veterans of World War I & II
Dedicated to Val Rimer z"l and the Jewish War Veterans of Canada, Post No. 2, and created with the support of the Ghert Family Foundation
Harry Axler. Canadian Jews in World War II
Harry Louis (Hersh) Axler
Last Name
Axler
First Name
Harry Louis (Hersh)
Arrival in Southern Alberta
during service
Date of Birth
09/03/1915
Date of Death
09/22/1941
Place of Birth
Toronto, Ontario
Place of Death
Calgary, Alberta
Parent's Name
Benjamin and Dinah
Spouse's Name
Rose
War
WWII
Place of Residence at time of Enlistment
Toronto, Ontario
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
RCAF
Rank (Highest Known)
Leading Aircraftman
Division
"Division No. 6"
Role
training pilot
Regimental / Service Number
R97485
Casualty
Yes, see “Other information”
Place of Burial
Toronto (Amalgamated Dawes Road) Cemetery, Toronto Ontario
Grave/plot Number
Sec. 101. Line 8. Plot 26.
Information Source
Canadian Jews in WWII Part II, p. 6; geni.com; Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Other information
killed in plane crash during training flight