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Joseph Gewirtz 1906 - 1975

Joseph Gewirtz of Miami, Miami-Dade County, FL was born on March 1, 1906 in New York, New York United States, and died at age 69 years old on June 2, 1975 in FL.
Joseph Gewirtz
Miami, Miami-Dade County, FL 33167
March 1, 1906
New York, New York, United States
June 2, 1975
Miami-Dade County, Florida, 33054, United States
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  • Introduction

    Joseph Gewirtz was born on March 1, 1906 in New York, USA to parents Lazar Louis Gewirtz (1881-1949) and Martha Lamm (1881-1937). He lived in New York City and had siblings Miriam, Mary, Anna, Beatrice, Rosalind, Lillian, Leonette, and Bernard Gewirtz. Joseph registered for military service on October 16, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York. At the time, he was 34 years old. Joseph was self-employed as a taxi owner. He enlisted in the military on June 8, 1943, in New York City, New York. He joined as a Private in the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component. On May 19, 1928 he married Anna Cantor (1907–1991) in Manhattan, New York, USA. Together the couple had three children including a daughter Lorraine Gewirtz (1931-2020).
  • 03/1
    1906

    Birthday

    March 1, 1906
    Birthdate
    New York, New York United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Austrian roots. His father Lazar Louis Gewirtz was born on December 25, 1881 in Austria and immigrated to the US in 1902. He lived in New York, New York, USA and passed away on November 20, 1949. His mother Martha Lamm was born around 1881 in Austria and immigrated to the US around 1902. She lived in Kings, New York, USA and passed away on July 26, 1937.
  • Nationality & Locations

    He was born, raised, and lived in New York, New York, United States.
  • Early Life & Education

    At the time of his enlistment, he had completed three years of high school.
  • Military Service

    Joseph Gewirtz registered for military service on October 16, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York. At the time, he was 34 years old. Joseph was self-employed as a taxi owner, showcasing his independence and entrepreneurial spirit. Standing at 5' 4" tall and weighing 154 lbs, he had a dark complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. Anna Gewirtz was listed as Joseph's next of kin. Joseph enlisted in the military on June 8, 1943, in New York City, New York. He joined as a Private in the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component, which represented a group of individuals chosen for military service from the civilian population. Joseph was not assigned to a specific branch and was classified as having "No Branch Assignment." His terms of enlistment stated that he would serve for the duration of the war or any other emergency, plus an additional six months, subject to the discretion of the President or according to the law.
  • Professional Career

    Joseph worked as a social and welfare worker and later Joseph was self-employed as a taxi owner.
  • 06/2
    1975

    Death

    June 2, 1975
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Miami-Dade County, Florida 33054, United States
    Death location
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