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Al Sanofsky. JHSSA #2700.21

Abraham (Al) Sanofsky

Last Name
Sanofsky
First Name
Abraham (Al)
Arrival in Southern Alberta
pre WWII: born
Date of Birth
10/27/1921
Date of Death
05/12/1998
Place of Birth
Calgary, Alberta
Spouse's Name
Jessie (Switzer); Joan (Wilcox)
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
September 6, 1939
Place of Enlistment
Calgary, Alberta
Date of Discharge
September 6, 1945
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
Army
Rank (Highest Known)
Warrant Officer Second Class
Division
Ammunition Compay, First Division
Regimental / Service Number
M20656
Casualty
No
Information Source
Memories on the March p. 54; article Calgary Herald January 5, 1973; Legion Magazine:Last Post; obit (unknown source);> B'nai Brith Honor Roll 1946, p. 20 Memories on the March; Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta files
Other information
Re-enlisted post-war; became career serviceman, retiring as Chief Warrant Officer (Regimental Sergeant-Major)