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
Bob Smithens. JHSSA #2769
Robert Myron Smithens (Shnitka)
Last Name
Smithens (Shnitka)
First Name
Robert Myron
Arrival in Southern Alberta
pre WWII: born
Date of Birth
04/07/1925
Date of Death
08/17/1992
Place of Birth
Calgary, Alberta
Place of Death
Calgary, Alberta
Parent's Name
Sidney and Dora (Brauer) Shnitka
Spouse's Name
Rae
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
July 1943
Age at Enlistment
18
Place of Enlistment
Calgary, Alberta
Place of Residence at time of Enlistment
Calgary, Alberta
Occupation at time of Enlistment
student
Date of Discharge
October 1944
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
RCAF
Rank (Highest Known)
Leading Aircraftman
Regimental / Service Number
R258303
Military Service - Countries
Canada
Casualty
No
Place of Burial
Erlton Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta
Information Source
Memories on the March p. 133; Library and Archives Canada; Jewish War Veterans of Canada Post No. 2; B'nai Brith Honor Roll 1946, p. 20 Memories on the March (as "Smittens");Book of Remembrance (as "Smittens")