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
Morris Hanson. 1943. JHSSA #780
Morris Hanson
Last Name
Hanson
First Name
Morris
Arrival in Southern Alberta
pre WWII: born
Date of Birth
02/14/1921
Date of Death
12/01/1999
Place of Birth
Calgary, Alberta
Place of Death
Calgary, Alberta
Parent's Name
Sam and Henya (Lavine)
Spouse's Name
Zelda (Austin)
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
1941
Date of Discharge
1945
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
RCAF
Rank (Highest Known)
Leading Aircraftman
Role
airman
Regimental / Service Number
R258271
Casualty
No
Information Source
Memories on the March pp. 72, 73, 78; Jewish War Veterans of Canada Post No. 2; Alberta History 47.4 1999; Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta files; B'nai Brith Honor Roll 1946, p. 20 Memories on the March (as "Hansen")
Other information
As the youngest of 4 enlisted brothers, was not allowed to leave Canada. Worked in food labs in Guelph, studying nutrition.