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
Isadore (Izzy) Gofsky. from JHSSA # 633
Edward Isadore (Izzy) Gofsky
Last Name
Gofsky
First Name
Edward Isadore (Izzy)
Arrival in Southern Alberta
pre WWII: born
Date of Birth
04/22/1916
Date of Death
01/30/1961
Place of Birth
Calgary, Alberta
Place of Death
Vancouver, British Columbia
Parent's Name
Ike Drongofsky/ Gofsky and Katie (Goldenberg)
Spouse's Name
Syma (Herman)
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
July 1940; April 1942
Age at Enlistment
24; 26
Place of Enlistment
Edmonton, Alberta
Place of Residence at time of Enlistment
Edmonton, Alberta
Occupation at time of Enlistment
dry cleaner
Date of Discharge
January 1946
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
Army
Rank (Highest Known)
Sergeant
Unit
"Army Platoon 7th Corps CBDPC"
Regiment / Battalion
31st (Alberta) Edmonton Regiment
Role
Driver
Regimental / Service Number
M51041
Military Service - Countries
Canada, United Kingdom, Italy, France
Casualty
Yes, see “Other information”
Place of Burial
Schara Tzedeck Cemetery, New Westminster, British Columbia
Information Source
Memories on the March p. 120; Library and Archives Canada; The AZA Chinook, 1942; Book of Remembrance; Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta files; findagrave.com
Other information
2 years reserve service before active enlistment. Right wrist injured by a grenade, April 1945