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
Thomas Schecter
Last Name
Schecter
First Name
Thomas
Arrival in Southern Alberta
pre WWII; born
Date of Birth
1914
Date of Death
2007
Place of Birth
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Place of Death
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Parent's Name
Max and Sarah
Spouse's Name
Edythe (Giles)
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
1942
Age at Enlistment
28
Place of Residence at time of Enlistment
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Occupation at time of Enlistment
truck driver
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
RCAF
Rank (Highest Known)
Leading Aircraftman
Regimental / Service Number
R168858
Training Locations
Edmonton
Information Source
Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta files; Medicine Hat News June 20, 1942; Book of Remembrance; obit Medicine Hat News January 18, 2007; Canada Census 1921 (as "Schechter")