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
Ben Smolensky. from JHSSA #11
Benjamin Smolensky
Last Name
Smolensky
First Name
Benjamin
Arrival in Southern Alberta
pre WWII: born
Date of Birth
03/03/1922
Date of Death
02/23/1993
Place of Birth
Calgary, Alberta
Parent's Name
Rabbi Shimon and Jennie (Freeman)
Spouse's Name
Pat (Kahanoff)
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
March 1943
Age at Enlistment
21
Place of Enlistment
Calgary, Alberta
Place of Residence at time of Enlistment
Calgary, Alberta
Occupation at time of Enlistment
Tradesman
Date of Discharge
September 1945
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
RCAF
Rank (Highest Known)
Leading Aircraftman
Unit
#1 'M' Depot
Role
head electrician
Regimental / Service Number
R222229
Training Locations
Toronto, Ontario
Military Service - Countries
Canada
Casualty
No
Place of Burial
Beth Tzedec Memorial Park, Calgary, Alberta
Information Source
Library and Archives Canada; Memories on the March p. 133; Jewish War Veterans of Canada Post No. 2; B'nai Brith Honor Roll 1946, p. 20 Memories on the March