Southern Alberta Jewish Veterans of World War I & II

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Hymie Glen (Hy) Medwinsky

Last Name
Medwinsky
First Name
Hymie Glen (Hy)
Arrival in Southern Alberta
pre WWII: born
Date of Birth
12/27/1912
Date of Death
02/22/1991
Place of Birth
Calgary, Alberta
Place of Death
Florida
Parent's Name
Jacob and Sophie
Spouse's Name
Rose
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
July 1942
Age at Enlistment
29
Place of Enlistment
Calgary, Alberta
Place of Residence at time of Enlistment
Calgary, Alberta
Occupation at time of Enlistment
Grocery store manager
Date of Discharge
June 13, 1946
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
Army
Rank (Highest Known)
Sergeant
Unit
#13 District, Army Service Corps
Role
Salvage Duties; Supply Depot; Clerk
Regimental / Service Number
M53245
Training Locations
Calgary, Alberta
Military Service - Countries
Canada (Alberta)
Casualty
No
Place of Burial
Erlton Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta
Information Source
B'nai Brith Honor Roll 1946, p. 20 Memories on the March; Library and Archives Canada; Jewish War Veterans of Canada Post No. 2; obit Calgary Herald February 25,1991
Other information
served 2 years with Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Reserves prior to service; minor physical ailments restricted him to non-combat roles