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Album of the

Jewish Legion

The "Jewish LegionINTRODUCTIONThe Jewish Legion was the name for five battalions of Jewishvolunteers established by the British Army as the 38th, 39th and40th Battalions of the Royal Fusiliers during the First World War.The Jewish Legion fought mainly in Palestine, which at that timewas under Turkish rule. It was initially formed as the Zion MuleCorps through the efforts of Vladimir Jabotinsky when theOttoman Turks entered into World War I against Britain and herallies. At the same time, members of the Zionist movement aroundthe world saw an opportunity to promote the idea of a Jewishnational homeland in Palestine; therefore, supporting theformation of the Jewish Legion.

At the beginning of the war, the British government opposed theparticipation of such as group of people in Palestine, but in 1917ultimately, the formation of a Jewish regiment was officiallyannounced. The Legion was made up of Jewish men fromdifferent countries such as Britain, Russia, the United States andCanada. These volunteers served on the Gallipoli front from1915-1916 and also in the Jordan Valley in 1918.

The Jewish Legion was a unique regiment who had been awardedin late 1919 a distinctive cap badge; a menorah. After the war,some of the members returned to their respective countries whileothers settled in Palestine.

According to Vladimir Jabotinsky's book The Story of the JewishLegion (New York, 1945), 5000 volunteers came from NorthAmerica. Of these, approximately 300 came from Canada. Thisalbum, which is preserved in the JPL Archives, was collected tocommemorate but some of the Canadian volunteers of the JewishLegion.

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The "Jewish LegionINTRODUCTION - The Album

This album was created by Leon Cheifetz, a member of theJewish Legion. Cheifetz joined the Legion while still under the ageof 18. In Montreal he was an active member of the Poale Zion,Canadian Jewish Congress, Histadrut and he was also involvedwith the Keneder Adler newspaper. Cheifetz took it on to researchand collect materials on Jewish Legion members, includingCanadians. He was directly involved with the establishment of theMuseum of the Jewish Legion in Israel.

It is unclear when this specific album of the Jewish Legion wasgiven to the Jewish Public Library by Cheifetz. Each page of thealbum includes a concise biography of the soldier, written byCheifetz. The entries for those soldiers without a photograph arefound towards the end of this document. The biographical entriesof the album are presented here as written by Cheifitz, withoutediting.

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Bay, AaronBorn in Jerusalem and brought toCanada prior to outbreak of WorldWar I. Family related to lateAvraham Shapiro of Petah Tikvah.Formed Jewish Legion in 1918 andserved in Palestine with 39 RoyalFusiliers. On return to Canadaestablished home and business inKamsack, Sask. Finally settled inCalifornia where he becamesuccessful businessman. Passedaway in 1947 after long illness.

Arons, JackMember of the first group ofLegionnaires from Toronto.Served as instructor in 40 BnRoyal Fusiliers. Afterdemobilization returned to Torontoand, entered catering business.Born on March 21, 1895 in Braila,Roumania.

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Bookman, Harry

Born in 1899. Prior to enlistment inJewish Legion (in Winnipeg)worked as telegraph operator forCanadian Pacific Railways. He wasmember of young zionistorganization. He served inPalestine with the 39th Bn RoyalFusiliers. On demobilizationreturned to Canada, and later onmade his home in Vancouver.Suffered a heart attack and, diedwhile on a visit to Israel.

Joseph Bernbaum

Born in Stopnica, Poland on March 8th1896. Arrived in Canada in 1910 andbecame interested in Labor Zionistmovement. He joined Jewish Legion in 1918and helped in recruiting campaingn. He leftToronto with first group and seved inPalestine with 39th Royal Fusiliers. Ondischarged, he returned to Canada andresumed activities in Labor Zionistorganization.

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Brainin, Joseph

Born in Vienna, Austria on June 19,1895, he attended schools anduniversities in Berlin, Geneva,Liege and Montreal. He joined theJewish Legion in 1918 and servedas recruiting officer until departurefor military training in Palestine withPalestinian battalion; rank caporal.On demobilization, he made ithome in the United States; marriedSalomea Newmark. Ex-vicepresident American committee forWeizman Institute; also publicistand journalist.

Brainin, Moses

Active recruiting for the Jewish Legion with my brother, Joseph, and myfather, Reuben Brainin, in Canada and the United States. Transferred toPalestinian battalion in Haifa, He was in charge of platoon that collectedgerman telegraphic and telephonic equipment along German-Turkishcommunication lines. At outbreak of Egyptian revolution sent to guard Britishengineering parts along Suez Canal. 6

Cadesky, William

Enlisted in Toronto in June 1918.He went from Canada to England,France, Italy, Egypt and then toPalestine. He served in the 38thRoyal Fusiliers until 1920.

Bradis, Pascal

Born in Galatz, Roumania in 1898 and migratedwith his parents to Saskatchewan, Canada in1903. His parents homesteaded and farmeduntil 1925. He joined the Jewish Legion in 1918and seved in Palestine. On demobilization, hereturned to Canada and farmed for some timeuntil he went into business. Now travailingsalesman, married and father of two sons andone daughter.

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Chaitman, Benjamin

Born in 1899 and educated inMontreal. At the age of 15, hebecame an active member of youngPaole Zion and later joinedHechalutz. He was among the firstMontrealers to join the Jewish Legionand went overseas with fourthcontingent. While in Palestine, heserved in transport and was memberof the group court-martialed by Capt..Smalley (one of a number of anti-Semitic incidents in battalion). Stay incitadel (Cairo) affected his health; hecontracted tuberculosis and died in asanitarium at the age of 23.

Caiserman, Moishe

Born in 1897 in Roumania. He arrived inCanada in 1910 and became one of thebuilders of the Jewish Labor movement inMontreal. He joined the Jewish Legion in1918 and was honorably discharged inJanuary 1920. He was a foundingmember of the Amalgamated ClothingWorkers Union; member of Poale Zionand Leon Blum Branch of Farband. Activein folks shulem and Idistadrut Campaign.Married to Yocheved Charness. father ofAviva and Myer; grandfather of 5.

Cheifetz, Leon

Born in White Russia and brought to Canada at the age of 9. He joined youngPoale Zion at the age of 15 and a year later became member of Hechalutzorganized by Itzhak Ben Zvi and David Ben Gurion. While still under 18, hewas among the first to join the Jewish Legion group in Montreal. He left forcamp on May 23, 1918 and, after serving one year in the ranks, he became amember of the Orderly Room Staff where he rose to rank of sergent. Ondemobilization, he returned to Canada in 1921 and resumed activities inLabor Zionist movement; Histadrut campaign; Jewish National Funds;Canadian Jewish Congress, etc ... He was editor of Jewish Eagle and prior to,he was for 10 years national secretary for the Labor Zionist movement.

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Epstein, Mordechai

Born in year 1894. Sent to Palestinein 1910. Emigrated to Montreal,Canada in 1913 and active in PoaleZion. Among the founders of JewishPeople's Schools. Joined JewishLegion in 1918 and served until1920 when returned to Canada.Made alujah in 1924 and became apermanent settler of Raananah.Recently, deeded a large tract ofland to the Hebrew University.

Eisenberg, William

Member of the first group of Legionaires fromToronto. He was active in Poale Zion,Farband and Histadrut Campaign. Afterdemobilization, he returned to Canada. Hevisited Israel a number of times. His oldestson was employed by Israel government.

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Feldman, George

Born November 16, 1890 in Roona,Russia and emigrated to Canada in1913. Joined Jewish Legion inKamsack, Sask. and served inPalestine with the 39th Bn RoyalFusiliers. Discharged in 1919,married in 1922, have three sons.

Feldman, Abraham

Born in Bobruisk in 1893. Emigrated toCanada in 1913. Joined Jewish Legion in1918 and remained in Palestine (afterdemobilization) until 1923. Returned toCanada where remained until 1925. Then,came back to Palestine with whole familyand operated a barbershop in Tel Aviv.

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Fenkell, Charles G.

Born in Opatow, Poland. Migratedto Canada in 1912. Joined JewishLegion in 1918. After discharge,travelled across Canada ascommercial salesman. In 1923,migrated to [vetrait] andstayedthere until early 40s when returnedto Toronto and was associated withhis brother, Louis L. Fenkell in thehair goods business. Survived bywife and one married daughter.

Feldman, Jack

Born in Russia and came to Canada in1907. Joined Jewish Legion in 1918 andarrived in Palestine with first Torontogroup. Served in Palestine. After hisreturn, became active in Jewish WarVeterans Organization. First return visit in1967 to participate in celebration ofLegion Jubilee.

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Finkelstein, Sam

Born in White Russia on Jan. 5,1890. Arrived in Canada in 1911.Enlisted in Jewish Legion andserved in Palestine. Afterdemobilization remained in Palestinefor four years and then, returned toCanada and lived in Montreal andToronto. Carpenter by trade; later onin business. Since 1964 in Israel.

Ferman, Harry

Born in the Ukraine on April 3, 1898.Arrived in canada at the end of 1912.Engaged in farming and retail trade inPrairies. Joined Jewish Legion in 1918.On demobilization, returned to Canadaand participated in Civil Service.Remained active in Histadrut and otherpro-Israel campaigns. Married, threechildren and four grandchildren. Nowretired and reside in Vancouver.

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Freeman, Harry

Born in Apt, Poland and emigrated to Canada (Toronto) in 1911. JoinedJewish Legion in 1918 and seved in Palestine until the end of 19191 Active inPoale Zion Farband and International Ladies Garment Workers Union.Visited Israel in 1958, 1963 and 1968.

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Friedgeit, A.H.

Born Dec. 20, 1898 at Yekaterinoslav, Russia. Father homesteaded inNorthern Saskatchewan (Canada) 1905-1912. Resided at Regina from 1913-1944. Graduated Queen's University, Kingston, On., B.A 1920. AppointedKing's Counsel 1935. Practiced law in Regina from 1924-1940. ServedCanadian Army overseas 1940-1945. Retired with rank of Major. Member ofAndario bar at Toronto 1945-1949. Emmigrated to Israel in Feb. 1949.Member Israeli Bar 1960-1975. Married Judith Asoosky, 1924. Three sons -all residing in Israel- and seven grandchildren, one serving in Navy and onein army.

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Glazer, Saul

Born in 1890 in Kritchev,Russia. Came to Canada in1914 and began work on afarm until 1917. Joined JewishLegion in 1918 and served inPalestine with the 38th RoyalFusiliers. On demobilizationdecided to remain in Palestineand became a settler ofNaklad Yehuda where heremained until the day of hisdeath.

Garbuzento, Jack

Member of first group of Torontovolunteers and served in Palestine with38th Bn Royal Fusiliers. On returnchanged his name to Gordon and wasactive in organization of Jewish WarVeterans.

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Guroysky, Louis

Gurevich, Julius

Born in Russia in 1889. Familyemigrated to Canada and he enteredManitoba University as student ofagriculture. Joined Jewish Legion in1918 and after service in Palestinemade his home England where hemarried and raised his family. In1936, finally went on Aliyah. He spentthe last years of his life in Kibbutzwith two of his children. Died in 1958.Three of his children live inKibbutzim.

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Joseph, Bernard

Born in year 1889 and brought toMontreal as a child. Educated atLaval University and London. As ayoungster organized Young Judeaand served as president untiljoined the Jewish Legion. Afterservices in Palestine returned toMontreal to complete his studiesin law. Returned to Palestine in1921 and joined a well-knownlegal form. In 1936, appointedlegal adviser Jewish Agency.Military Governor of Jerusalemduring war of liberation. Later on,member of Israel Government andtreasurer Jewish Agency.

Hazen, Michael

Seventeen-year old Michael Hazen wasa member of young Poale Zion andHechalutz. He enlisted in Jewish Legion,spent a few weeks in camp Windsor andthen brought home by his parents asunder age. Later, killed in a road-accident.

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Kohnberger, Ernest

Born in Russia and educated inGermany. Came to Canadabefore World War 1 and active inPoale Zion organization aslecturer and propagandist. In 1917he emigrated to the U.S. where hejoined the Jewish Legion.Although desired to remain inPalestine, he was forced to return.Disillusionment brought him tosuicide. His tragic death was agreat loss to Labor ZionistMovement.

Kates, Robert

Born in Brooklyn, NYon May 28, 1895of Russian Jewish parents (father tookgreat pride in the fact that I had servedin the Jewish Legion). Service inPalestine with the 38th Royal Fusiliers.Member of the first group fromToronto. Now residing in Montreal.

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Korbow, Laz

Born in Russia. Arrived in Canada in1914. Joined Jewish Legion in 1918and after serving inPalestine returnedto Montreal. Professionalphotographer, married and father ofone son.

Koldofsky, Louis

Active member of Paole Zion. Came toWindsor, N.S. with first Legion group fromToronto. After service in Palestine returnedto Canada and became active in Labormovement. Prior to his death, he was closeto communists, but did not share theirextreme views on Zionism in Palestine.

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Lank, David

Born in Montreal. Joined theJewish Legion in 1918 togetherwith his brother, Nathan, andserved in Palestine with the39th Royal Fusiliers. Returnedto Canada on demobilization,but later on made his home inthe United States.

Kramer, Matityahu

Member of first Legion group from Toronto.Active in Poale Zion and Farband. Duringlegion service, he was member of Soldiers'Committee which negotiated with ZionistCommission on possibilities for settlementin Palestine. Serious malaria attack forcedhim to return. He was for a number ofyears director of Youth Aliyah Committeeand active in Veterans Organization.Twenty years after his death remainsreburied in Legion section of AvichailCemetery.

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Levin, Ali

Born July 31, 1893 in Russiaand migrated to the UnitedStates in 1911. Joined theJewish Legion in Toronto andserved in Palestine with 38thRoyal Fusiliers. Teacher inmodern Yiddish schools andauthor of stories in Yiddish. Ondemobilization, returned to theUnited States, but in 1955made his home in Israel wherepreceded by two daughters;one at Gesher Haziv and onein Urim.

Lank, Nathan

Born in Montreal in 1897 and schooling in Montrealand Boston. Enlisted in Jewish Legion in July 18 andserved in Palestine. Discharged Oct. 1919. Went intobusiness with his brother, David (also a member ofJewish Legion); during Depression, lost his business.Moved to New York in 1925, married in 1926 andreturned to Montreal in 1935. Now employed with largedress firm.

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Magonet, Louis

Maiberg, Aaron

Born March 13, 1893 in Frampol,Russia. Emigrated to Canada in1912. Active in Poale Zion andJewish People's Schools. Enlisted inNew York on Feb. 18 and servedwith the 39th Bn Royal Fusiliers.Demobilized May 21, 1920.Returned to Palestine 1921. Wasone of the first settlers ofShechumat Borochov. Left thecountry in 1927 and again returnedon 1952 when established home inIdofit. Died Dec 5th, 1958. 23~------------------------~~------------------------~

Paige (Petrofsky), Philip

Born in Rogachev, Byelorussia on July15, 1902. Came to Canada with hisparents who settled in Montreal (August1914). Although under age, joined theJewish Legion in May 1918 and servedin Palestine under Col. Eliezer Margolin.After demobilization in November 1919,he returned to Worcester, Mass. wherehis family had moved during the war.Married in 1923 and is the father of threechildren.

Nemchek, Max

Born in the Ukraine in 1901. Came toMontreal in 1912. Joined Young PoaleZion in 1915, Hechalutz in 1916 andJewish Legion in 1918. Was among groupof transport men (39th Bn. R.F) court-martialed for insubordination. Releasedfrom Cairo Citadel and charge quashedon intervention by Dr. Chaim Weitzman.Returned to Canada and resumed activityin Labor Zionist movement. Later movedto Philadelphia where ultimately becamemanager of country club. Visited Israel inSpring of 1959.

PH_UP' "AlGI' at 16 years old, goingoff to war with the Jewish Legiol'lduring World Wor I. 24

Reiser, Myer

Born in Galicia. Brought to Canadaas a youngster, was a member offirst Legion group from Toronto.Remained in Palestine afterdemobilization. Married andbecame a settler of Beer Yaivo.Later on, settled in Avicahil,rejoined army in Second WorldWar. Died in 1954, leaving a wife,son, and daughter.

Pruzansky, Jacob

Born in year 1884 in Brisk, Lithuania andemigrated to Canada in 1905. Counterand secretary of Poale Zion. Left forPalestine in 1912 (considered first Halutzfrom Canada). Until enlistment in JewishLegion was active in Labor movement;helped organized kibbutzim GivatHashlosha and Yagur. Also illegalimmigration. For many years headeddepartment for veterans aid in Histadrut.

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Reisler, Harry

Born in Poland and came to Canada in1914. Active in Poale Zion, Jewish People'sSchools, Jewish Public Library and otherinstitutions. Was among the first volunteersto the Jewish Legion. Returned to Canada in1920 and resumed activities in Labor ZionistMovement. Revisited Israel in 1951 toattend son's wedding. Active worker forIsrael bonds and Jewish National Funds.

Ruthbard, Jacob

Joined Jewish Legion in Montreal, Canadaand left with second group. Served inPalestime until demobilization. Acceptedrepatriation when informed of difficultiesinvoved by remaining in country. Died notlong after his return. 26

Rudenko, Abraham

Born in Russia in 1898 and arrivedin Canada in 1908. Residing inMontreal before coming toVancouver in 1950. Enlisted inJewish Legion and arrived inEngland with the last Americancontingent. For personal reasons didnot go to Palestine, but remained atdepot until demobilization. Passedaway at Vancouver General Hospitalon Jan. 19, 1972.

Rosenblum, Srulick

Born in 1984 in Zhitomir, Russia andcame to Canada in 1913. Enlisted inJewish Legion and served in Palestinewith 38th Royal Fusiliers. DischargedMarch 19, 1919. Resided in Winnipeguntil his death in August 1959.

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Seigerman, Tom

A reserved bad serious-minded,sportsman at heart, lots of fun. Thomaswas a Eastern Canadian who joined theLegion like scores of others from everypart of the Dominion. Everybody likedhim, a good friend, splendid companion,a drug comrades, loved Israel.

Schwartzbaum, L.

Born in 1895 in Chenstochov, Poland.Received religious education in Heder.In 1913, emigrated to Canada(Toronto), became active in PoaleZion. Joined Jewish Legion in 1918and served in Palestine. Ondemobilization returned to Canada. In1930, emigrated to Palestine andbecame a farmer in Kfar-Hadar. Inearly 60th again returned to Canada.

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Siener, Max

Born in Montreal March 12,1900.Parents: Rebecca and Wolf Signer.Educated at McGill University,degree B.C.L. Married Jennie Cohenon May 24,1925. Active in L.E.P.fraternity and various communalorganizations. Died March 15, 1955.Children: Haskell (deceased), Naomiand Myer.

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Walkley, John

Commandant of depot at Windsor,Nova Scotia, where all Americanand Canadian Legionnaires hadreceived their preliminary training.

Yuditzky, Max

Born in 189? Joined JewishLegion in 1918 and served inPalestine with 38 Royal Fusiliers.Survivors at time of his death(Oct. 6, 1934) in Winnipeg, hiswife, Katee and four sons; Dave,Harold, Joseph and Bernard.

Wolofsky, Felix

Born Montreal where received general andJewish education. Joined Jewish Legion anddeparted with first group on May 23, 1918.While in Palestine was attacked as clerk toan Indian Division stationed in Egypt.Returned to Canada after demobilizationand joined his father's publishing firm asbookkeeper. Many of his letters relating tohis Legion experiences were published inthe Jewish Eagle and Jewish Chronicle.

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Committee for the Legion

From left - Moishe Caiserman (Iegionaire), Shlome Wiseman (sitting), H.M.Caiserman, Hyman Weiss (Iegionaire), Eliazer Greenberg (sitting; many yearsexecutive secretary of the Jewish Public Library), Velvet Sirote, 1917.

Legionnaires photographed at Heizl Forest.

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I Mordechai Magidzohn - from the front.

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Myer Bereskin

Born in Propaisk, White Russia and served in Russian Army until the end ofRusso-Japanese War in 1895. In 1905, he came to Canada (Winnipeg) andbecame active in Poale Zion. In 1908, he went on a mission to Palestine forthe Shiloh movement. Although married and father of two children, he joinedthe Jewish Legion and served in Palestine with the 38th Royal Fusiliers.

Citron, Charles

Among the members of the first group of volunteers from Toronto. He servedin Palestine with the 39th Royal Fusiliers. On demobilization, he made hishome in New York.

Cohen, Israel

Born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1898, he arrived in Canada in 1909, togetherwith his parents, brothers and sisters. He became member of Zeire Zion. Hejoined the Jewish Legion 'to fight for a free home for the Jewish people' andserved in Palestine with the 39th Royal Fusiliers.

Eisenstal, Harry

Born in Siabodka, Russia in 1895. He received traditional and zionisteducation. He came to Canada in 1913. Barber by trad., he joined the JewishLegion in April 1918 and served in Palestine with the 39th Royal Battalion. Heremained in the country after demobilization.

Feldman, Bert

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Goldman, Arthur

Born in May 5, 1899 in Montreal, Canada. Enlisted in Jewish Legion in NewYork early 1918 (while a student in American Marconi Wireless Institute) andserved in Palestine with the 39th Royal Fusiliers. Attended Imperial Schoolof Instruction (Engineering) at Zeitoun, Egypt during 1919. Discharged onJan. 20, 1920 and returned to Montreal where stayed until 1924. Then,moved to New York to follow radio industry. In 1942 joined US Army SignalCorps Development Laboratories. Retired in 1968.

Goldman, Louis

Enlisted in 1918 in the city of Toronto and served in Palestine with the 38thRoyal Fusiliers. Discharged in 1920. Married Palestinian girl and establishedhome in the United States.

Gordon, Myer

Born in Rashkov, Russia in 1890. Brought to Montreal as minor. Was amember of the first group to join the Jewish Legion. After services inPalestine, returned to Montreal and established his home and business.Married Rivkah Shapiro. Was loved by all.

Gorsky, H.

Born in year 1900 in Kiever Gubernia, Russia and came to Canada in 1911.Joined Jewish Legion in Winniped and served overseas with the 38th BnRoyal Fusiliers. Discharged in 1919 and returned to Canada.

Gorvich, Charles

Joined Jewish Legion with first group from Winnipeg. On demobilizationreturned to home town where instrumental in organizing general Monash Br.of Canadian Legion. On outbrak of Second World War joined CameronHighlanders. Demobilized in 1944, then moved to Vancouver. Died in militaryhospital after lenghty iliiness.

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Isaacs, Bennet

Born in London, England in 1897. He enlisted in Jewish Legion in April 1918.Discharged in Nov. 1919 for medical reasons and as pensioner. Married Nov.1920 to Jean Salman and father of two daughters.

Isenberg, Louis

Born on May, 24, 1899 in Warsaw, Poland and came to Canada in 1912.Joined Jewish Legion in May 1918 and served in Palestine with the 38thRoyal Fusiliers. Demobilized in 1919 and returned to Canada. A year later,joined American Army for four years. On discharged worked two years onCanadian railways. Planning to make home in Israel.

Israel, Harry

Born in Negulest, Romania and arrived in Canada in 1912. Enlisted in JewishLegion in 1918 and served in Palestine with the 38th Royal Fusiliers.Demobilized in spring of 1919 and made his home in Victoria, B.C where hewas a used furniture dealer.

Lackman, Samuel

Born 4-23-1900 in Zhitomir, RUssia. Migrated to Winnipeg in 1904. Enlistedin 1918 and served in Palestine with the 39th Royal Fusiliers. On return toCanada graduated University of Manitoba Law School and admitted praticeas barrister in 1921. In 1923, he migrated to the U.S where practicing lawtogether with his son. Active member of Z.O.A, Bnai Brith and otherorganizations.

Lavivens, Joseph

Born Minsk, Russia on Aug. 18, 1899. Arrived in Canada in 1913. Enlisted inJewish Legion in May 20, 1918 and served in Palestine with 39th RoyalFusiliers. Was litographer by occupation.

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Lewis, R.

Enlisted in Jewish Legion in Montreal. Served in Egypt and Palestine. Judgemunicipal, Las Vegas 1933-1939. Enlisted in American Army. SeperatedScott Field Tel Novis, 1947. Lt. Colonel, Finance department. Was chief ofU.S Army, Field Investigation. Bureau, counterpart civilian F.B.J.

Mendes, Arthur

Born in Russia in year 1900 and brought to Canada in 1906. Member of firstgroup in Montreal Legionaires. Served in Palestine with 39th Royal Fusiliers.Now residing in Los Angeles.

Oelbaum, Charles

Member of first contingent of Jewish Legion volunteers from Toronto. Servedin Palestine with 40th Bn Royal Fusliliers. After demobilization lived for anumber of years in Montreal as representative of his family's businessinterests. Canadian born and received his education in Toronto.

Pascal, A.H.

Born in Lurga Okna, Roumania in year 1898. Came to Canada at age of sixand received education at local (Winnipeg) schools. Worked as reporter forFree Press and Tribune. Member of Zeive Zion. Joined Jewish Legion in May1918 and served in Palestine with 39 Royal Fusiliers.

Paskowitz, Charles

Joined Jewish Legion with first group from Toronto. On arrival in Egypt,transferred to railway operating division. Royal Engineers E.E.F worked astelegraph operator in EI Arish. Later transferred to Haifa. On demobilization,returned to Canada. For many years connected with Hebrew Journal; actedas secretary of Legion Veterans group.

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Shinbang, Herman

Born on April 28, 1899 and educated in Winnipeg public schools andUniversity of Manitoba with degrees of Bachelor of Science and Doctor ofMedecine. Served in Palestine with 40 Bn Royal Fusiliers. Practicedmedecine in Canada and United States for 4 years. Retired due to permanentdisabilities. During Second World War, served as Major in U.S MedicalCorps.

Solokov, Hyman

Born Jan. 11, 1897 in Rudzin, Russia. Lived in England from 1901-1907 thenwent with parents to Canada, lived in Winnipeg. Joined Jewish Legion,served as signaller then posted to area headquarters until demobilization onOctober 1919. Worked as journalist, then graduated law in ManitobaUniversity. Appointed Q.C 1960. Wife (Rebecca Rusoff) and three children.

Solomon, Alexander

Born in Toronto on March 31, 1899. Enlisted Jewish Legion on May 1, 1918and served in Palestine. On return home, resumed studies and graduated inlaw in 1923. Practiced 27 years. Appointed National Director Canadian Marchof Dimes in 1950 and continued in this position until 1963. Active in manycommunal and charitable organizations.

Swartz, Paul

Born in Roumania on July 1, 1893. Arrived in Canada in 1913. Enlisted inJewish Legion and served in Palestine; stationed at EI Arish, Rafa, Ludd,Haifa, Kandara and Ismaliah. Domobilization in 1919 and returned toCanada. Married and father of four children.

Weiss, Hyman

Born in Poland and came to Canada prior to outbreak of World War. Memberof Poale Zion. Joined Jewish Legion in Montreal and served in Palestine with38th Royal Fusiliers. After demobilization, lived in Ottawa and then in Torontowhere active in synagogues and veterans groups of Jewish Legion.

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