Southern Alberta Jewish Veterans of World War I & II
Dedicated to Val Rimer z"l and the Jewish War Veterans of Canada, Post No. 2, and created with the support of the Ghert Family Foundation
Louis Zuidema. 1915. from JHSSA #455A
Louis Zuidema
Last Name
Zuidema
First Name
Louis
Arrival in Southern Alberta
pre WWI: with parents, 1910
Date of Birth
11/10/1888
Date of Death
07/09/1967
Place of Birth
Haren Province, Groninger Holland
Parent's Name
(Yakov)
Spouse's Name
Henderika
War
WWI
Military Service - Battles
St. Julien
Date of Enlistment
September, 1914
Age at Enlistment
25
Place of Enlistment
Valcartier, Quebec
Occupation at time of Enlistment
"Laborer" (Burns meat packing plant)
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
Army
Rank (Highest Known)
Corporal
Regimental / Service Number
20924
Military Service - Countries
France
Awards / Honours
Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1915
Casualty
Yes, see "Other information"
Place of Burial
Erlton Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta
Information Source
Memories on the March p. 26; Discovery Fall 2000; Library and Archives Canada
Other information
Wounded twice