Southern Alberta Jewish Veterans of World War I & II

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Henry George Roubin (Rubin)

Last Name
Roubin (Rubin)
First Name
Henry George
Arrival in Southern Alberta
pre WWI: with family, c 1912
Date of Birth
08/18/1896
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois
Parent's Name
Solomon and Mary
War
WWI
Date of Enlistment
March 1918
Age at Enlistment
21
Place of Enlistment
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Place of Residence at time of Enlistment
Calgary, Alberta
Occupation at time of Enlistment
Lumber salesman
Date of Discharge
Canada: March 22, 2018
Country of Service
Canada / United Kingdom
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
Canada: Army / UK: Royal Flying Corps
Rank (Highest Known)
Canada: Private; UK: 2nd Lieutenant
Role
UK: Aviator Cadet
Regimental / Service Number
Canada: 2381404; United Kingdom: 171776
Casualty
No
Information Source
Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta military files; Library and Archives Canada; London Gazette March 30, 1920; Imperial War Museums
Other information
Conscripted; discharged to join Royal Flying Corps. Granted Honourary Commission post-war. Imperial War Museum has birthdate as 1897