Southern Alberta Jewish Veterans of World War I & II

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Reuben Bricker. 1951. from JHSSA #1571

Reuben Bricker

Last Name
Bricker
First Name
Reuben
Arrival in Southern Alberta
post WWII
Date of Birth
07/23/1922
Date of Death
12/23/1962
Place of Birth
Lavoy, Alberta
Place of Death
Calgary, Alberta
Parent's Name
Louis and Clara (Olyan)
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
January 1940
Age at Enlistment
18
Place of Enlistment
Edmonton, Alberta
Place of Residence at time of Enlistment
Lavoy, Alberta
Occupation at time of Enlistment
Retail Clerk
Date of Discharge
January 1945
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
RCAF
Rank (Highest Known)
Flight Sergeant
Unit
No.4 SFTS Saskatoon
Division
54 Division
Role
Aircraft Instructor
Regimental / Service Number
R86717
Training Locations
Canada; United Kingdom
Military Service - Countries
Canada; United Kingdom
Casualty
No
Place of Burial
Erlton Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta
Information Source
Library and Archives Canada; Jewish Post article August 7, 1941; Book of Remembrance
Other information
served 529 days overseas