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
Solomon (Solly) Lavine
Last Name
Lavine
First Name
Solomon (Solly)
Date of Birth
October 1924
Date of Death
06/04/1944
Place of Birth
Vancouver, British columbia
Place of Death
Lake Erie, Ontario
Parent's Name
Samuel and Dora (Paskovsky)
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
May 1940
Occupation at time of Enlistment
newspaper mailroom
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
RCAF
Rank (Highest Known)
Aircraftman II
Regimental / Service Number
R268240
Casualty
Yes, see "Other information"
Place of Burial
Erlton Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta
Grave/plot Number
Block 10 Plot 34
Information Source
Memories on the March p. 10; Jewish Post July 1944; Canadian Jews in WWII Part II, p.43 photo; Canadian Jewish Heritage Network; B'nai Brith Honor Roll 1946, p. 20 Memories on the March; Canadian Virtual War Memorial (as "Solemn"); Library and Archives Canada
Other information
drowned while in training; one of three men killed when cabin cruiser Olga capsized