Southern Alberta Jewish Veterans of World War I & II

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Ben Martin. JHSSA #2700.13

Benny Martin

Last Name
Martin
First Name
Benny
Arrival in Southern Alberta
pre WWII: born
Date of Birth
01/25/1923
Date of Death
08/02/1988
Place of Birth
Calgary, Alberta
Place of Death
Calgary, Alberta
Parent's Name
Samuel and Ida (Spivak)
Spouse's Name
Lillian
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
January 1943
Age at Enlistment
20
Place of Enlistment
Calgary, Alberta
Place of Residence at time of Enlistment
Calgary, Alberta
Occupation at time of Enlistment
truck driver
Date of Discharge
October 1945
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
RCAF
Rank (Highest Known)
Leading Aircraftman
Role
Air Frame Mechanic
Regimental / Service Number
R211679
Training Locations
Alberta; St. Thomas, Ontario
Military Service - Countries
Canada (Alberta, Ontario)
Casualty
No
Place of Burial
Erlton Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta
Information Source
Memories on the March pp. 78, 130; Library and Archives Canada; Jewish War Veterans of Canada Post No. 2; B'nai Brith Honor Roll 1946, p. 20 Memories on the March