Southern Alberta Jewish Veterans of World War I & II

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Sydney Kahanoff. from JHSSA #828

Sydney Kahanoff

Last Name
Kahanoff
First Name
Sydney
Arrival in Southern Alberta
post WWII
Date of Birth
09/29/1922
Date of Death
06/20/1980
Place of Birth
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Place of Death
Calgary, Alberta
Parent's Name
Abraham and Minnie (Binsky)
Spouse's Name
Fern
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
April 1942
Age at Enlistment
19
Place of Enlistment
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Place of Residence at time of Enlistment
Canwood, Saskatchewan
Occupation at time of Enlistment
aero engine mechanic
Date of Discharge
February 1946
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
RCAF
Rank (Highest Known)
Leading Aircraftman
Role
radar mechanic
Regimental / Service Number
R158193
Military Service - Countries
Canada; United Kingdom
Casualty
No
Place of Burial
Erlton Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta
Information Source
Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta files; Library and Archives Canada; obit (unknown source); Book of Remembrance
Other information
21 months overseas, including 9 months research work for Royal Air Force -Fleet Air Arm.