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
Izzy Florence, 1917
Israel (Izzy) Florence
Last Name
Florence
First Name
Israel (Izzy)
Arrival in Southern Alberta
pre WWI: c 1912
Date of Birth
03/02/1896
Date of Death
12/20/1971
Place of Birth
Glasgow, Scotland
Place of Death
Calgary, Alberta
Parent's Name
Aaron and Hannah
Spouse's Name
Sarah
War
WWI
Date of Enlistment
05/07/1915
Age at Enlistment
19
Occupation at time of Enlistment
Horse Inspector
Date of Discharge
05/08/1919
Rank (Highest Known)
Sergeant Major
Regimental / Service Number
808037
Military Service - Countries
France
Casualty
Yes, see “Other information”
Place of Burial
Erlton Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta
Information Source
Memories on the March p. 14; Library and Archives Canada; Glenbow Archives (Israel Florence fonds); Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta files; family source
Other information
Wounded in action with 31st Battalion May 1918; President of 31st Battalion and 137th Battalion Associations. Prior to WWI, served 1 year with 103rd Regiment (Calgary)