Southern Alberta Jewish Veterans of World War I & II

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Bernard Bercuson. from JHSSA #2700.1

Bernard Bercuson

Last Name
Bercuson
First Name
Bernard
Arrival in Southern Alberta
pre WWII: born
Date of Birth
07/02/1916
Date of Death
08/17/1944
Place of Birth
Calgary, Alberta
Place of Death
Baltic Sea near Langeland, Denmark
Parent's Name
Jack and Sarah (Hart)
Spouse's Name
Adele (Goldman)
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
January 1, 1941
Age at Enlistment
24
Place of Enlistment
Calgary, Alberta
Place of Residence at time of Enlistment
Royalties, Alberta
Occupation at time of Enlistment
bookkeeper / stenographer
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
RCAF
Rank (Highest Known)
Pilot Officer
Regimental / Service Number
J88065
Training Locations
Edmonton, Alberta; Regina, Saskatchewan
Casualty
Yes, see “Other information”
Place of Burial
Died at sea. Marker erected in Maglesby, Denmark
Information Source
Memories on the March p. 10; Canadian Jews in WWII Part II, p. 13; B'nai Brith Honor Roll 1946, p. 20 Memories on the March; Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Other information
Killed in action