Southern Alberta Jewish Veterans of World War I & II

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Favel Akkerman

Favel Akkerman

Last Name
Akkerman
First Name
Favel
Arrival in Southern Alberta
post WWII
Date of Birth
09/25/1924
Date of Death
August 2019
Place of Birth
Romania (Moldova)
Place of Death
Calgary, AB
Spouse's Name
Roza
War
WWII
Military Service - Battles
Konigsberg
Date of Enlistment
1943
Date of Discharge
1947
Country of Service
Soviet Union
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
Army
Rank (Highest Known)
Sergeant
Division
152 Division
Regiment / Battalion
480 Regiment
Role
Intelligence
Awards / Honours
Slava ['Glory'] Medal
Casualty
Yes, see “Other information”
Place of Burial
Erlton Cemetery, Calgary AB
Information Source
Memories on the March pp. 27-30; Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta files; family source
Other information
Wounded in action February 1945