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Henry Dembitz 1905 - 1973

Henry Dembitz of Sebring, Highlands County, Florida was born on March 4, 1905 in Orange County, New York United States, and died at age 68 years old on March 15, 1973 in Highlands County, FL.
Henry Dembitz
Sebring, Highlands County, Florida 33870
March 4, 1905
Orange County, New York, United States
March 15, 1973
Highlands County, Florida, United States
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  • Introduction

    Henry Dembitz was a family man and veteran who was born on March 4, 1905 in Orange County, New York, USA. He was the son of Leopold Dembitz (1863-1953) and Sarah Hoffman (1877-1925) and had six siblings Irving, Ernest, Lillian, Edward, Adolph, and Surite "Sue" Dembitz. Henry enlisted in the military on May 19, 1942, at Fort Jay Governors Island in New York. A year later, at the age of 37, Henry married (1906-1986) on January 14, 1943 in Prince George, Virginia, USA and they had two daughters together. The couple relocated to Sebring, Highlands, Florida in 1950. Henry passed away at the age of 68 on March 15, 1973 in Highlands County, Florida. This is the story of a man who lived a full life, dedicated to his family and country.
  • 03/4
    1905

    Birthday

    March 4, 1905
    Birthdate
    Orange County, New York United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Hungarian decent as both of his parents were born in Hungary and immigrated to the United States.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Henry was born in Orange County, New York, USA and grew up in New York. As an adult he lived in Prince George, Virginia, USA and in 1950 moved to Sebring, Highlands, Florida, USA.
  • Early Life & Education

    Henry was a high school graduate completing 4 years before enlistment.
  • Military Service

    Henry Dembitz enlisted in the military on May 19, 1942, at Fort Jay Governors Island in New York, with military serial number 32339473. He was inducted as a Private, Selectee, and his military branch was Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA. His terms of enlistment were "For the Duration of the War or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject to the Discretion of the President or Otherwise According to Law." During World War II, the US Army employed a "Selective Service" system that drafted young men into military service. This system aimed to supplement the regular Army and National Guard troops with a massive influx of young and able-bodied men. Henry Dembitz was among those drafted during this time.
  • Professional Career

    Henry worked as a retail manager.
  • 03/15
    1973

    Death

    March 15, 1973
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Highlands County, Florida United States
    Death location
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