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

‘Sherry’ Margolis. c 1941. Canadian Jews in World War II, p. 48

Albert Arthur Abraham (Sherry) Margolis

Last Name
Margolis
First Name
Albert Arthur Abraham (Sherry)
Arrival in Southern Alberta
pre WWII: born
Date of Birth
07/29/1914
Date of Death
09/09/1942
Place of Birth
Calgary, Alberta
Place of Death
Akyab, Burma
Parent's Name
Benjamin and Tillie (Rassack)
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
September 1940
Age at Enlistment
26
Place of Residence at time of Enlistment
Calgary, AB
Occupation at time of Enlistment
"operated a delicatessan store"
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
RCAF
Rank (Highest Known)
Flight Sergeant
Unit
62 Squadron
Role
Warrant Officer
Regimental / Service Number
R60404
Military Service - Countries
India; "Pacific combat area"
Awards / Honours
St George Memorial Cross
Casualty
Yes, see "Other information"
Place of Burial
unknown
Information Source
Memories on the March p. 10; Canadian Jews in WWII Part II p. 48; Canadian Jewish Heritage Network; newspaper article (unknown source) c. 1945; Commonwealth War Graves Commission; B'nai Brith Honor Roll 1946, p. 20 Memories on the March; Canadian Virtual War Memorial; Library and Archives Canada; family source
Other information
Killed in action in a bombing raid. Listed on Singapore Memorial, Singapore (Column 420)