Southern Alberta Jewish Veterans of World War I & II

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Abe Semel. 1941. JHSSA #2700.70

Abraham (Abe) Semel

Last Name
Semel
First Name
Abraham (Abe)
Arrival in Southern Alberta
post WWII
Date of Birth
05/14/1915
Date of Death
05/26/2002
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York
Place of Death
Calgary, Alberta
Spouse's Name
Frances (Ruskin)
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
November 1, 1939
Date of Discharge
January 11, 1946
Country of Service
United Kingdom
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
Army
Rank (Highest Known)
War / Substantive Corporal
Unit
Mediterranean Expeditionary Force
Regimental / Service Number
ME7616688
Military Service - Countries
Egypt, Italy
Casualty
No
Place of Burial
Erlton Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta
Information Source
Jewish War Veterans of Canada Post No. 2; obit Calgary Herald 27 May 2002; Book of Remembrance
Other information
Also served as Temporary Constable1936-38, Palestine Police Force