Southern Alberta Jewish Veterans of World War I & II

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Joseph Dvorkin

Last Name
Dvorkin
First Name
Joseph
Arrival in Southern Alberta
pre WWII; born
Date of Birth
03/08/1917
Date of Death
1976
Place of Birth
Calgary, Alberta
Place of Death
Edmonton, Alberta
Parent's Name
David and Rose
Spouse's Name
Gertrude (Trudy) (Eisenberg)
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
June 1942
Age at Enlistment
25
Place of Enlistment
Edmonton, Alberta
Place of Residence at time of Enlistment
Calgary, Alberta
Occupation at time of Enlistment
medical student
Date of Discharge
November 1946
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
Army
Rank (Highest Known)
Major
Unit
Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Role
Doctor
Regimental / Service Number
M57210
Military Service - Countries
Canada; United Kingdom
Casualty
No
Information Source
Canadian Jewish Congress Calgary Branch list, 1942; Library and Archives Canada; B'nai Brith Honor Roll 1946, p. 20 Memories on the March
Other information
Reserve service prior to enlistment. Granted leave of absence at beginning of regular service to complete general medical studies; received his commission in May 1944.