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
Archie Shapiro. 1944. JHSSA #2700.68
Aron (Archie) Shapiro
Last Name
Shapiro
First Name
Aron (Archie)
Arrival in Southern Alberta
pre WWII: born
Date of Birth
09/04/1914
Date of Death
01/01/2005
Place of Birth
Calgary, Alberta
Place of Death
Calgary, Alberta
Parent's Name
Boruch (Benny) and Fannie
Spouse's Name
Charna (Manolson)
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
1940
Date of Discharge
1945
Country of Service
Canada (Maritimes)
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
Army, RCN
Rank (Highest Known)
Leading Stores Accountant
Role
supply assistant
Regimental / Service Number
V91879
Military Service - Countries
Canada
Casualty
No
Place of Burial
Erlton Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta
Information Source
Memories on the March p. 133; Jewish War Veterans of Canada Post No. 2; obit Calgary Herald January 3, 2005; B'nai Brith Honor Roll 1946, p. 20 Memories on the March
Other information
Started in Army reserves;
transferred to Navy in 1942. Worked on decomissioning ships.