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
Jack Cahan
Last Name
Cahan
First Name
Jack
Arrival in Southern Alberta
pre WWII: born
Date of Birth
1923
Date of Death
July 2015
Place of Birth
Calgary, Alberta
Place of Death
Toronto, ON
Parent's Name
Sam and Esther
Spouse's Name
Jeanne
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
1943
Date of Discharge
1965
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
RCAF
Rank (Highest Known)
Squadron Leader
Role
pilot
Regimental / Service Number
R224484
Casualty
No
Place of Burial
Benjamins Park Memorial Chapel, Toronto, ON
Information Source
Memories on the March p. 42; Book of Remembrance; obit National Post
Other information
Also served in Europe 1950-1965.
Former National Commander of Jewish War Veterans of Canada.