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Malcolm Mortimer Gerstman 1923 - 2002

Malcolm Mortimer Gerstman of Clarksville, Montgomery County, TN was born on December 15, 1923 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut United States, and died at age 78 years old on October 20, 2002 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, TN.

Malcolm Mortimer Gerstman
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Clarksville, Montgomery County, TN 37043
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December 15, 1923
Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
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  • Introduction

    Malcolm Mortimer Gerstman was born on December 15, 1923 in Greenwich, CT to parents Henry and Pearl Gerstman. He had a younger sister Gloria Gerstman and they lived in Port Chester, Westchester, New York, USA. He was a 1940 graduate of Port Chester High School and worked as a clerk at Lane Bryant Inc in New York City. Malcolm enlisted in the United States Army on July 26, 1943, in New York City, New York and was assigned to the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component. Later, on August 16, 1943, he was assigned to the Army branch, and during his service, he attained the rank of Private. He served for almost three years and was honorably discharged on March 30, 1946. In 1961, he married Betty Haber (1925–2018) in New York City. The couple lived in Brooklyn and Malcom worked as a jeweler.
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    December 15, 1923
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    Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was a white United States citizen.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Malcom was born in Greenwich, CT and moved to Port Chester, Westchester, New York, USA in the 1930's. He resided there until he joined the military in 1943. After his time in the military he moved to New York City and also lived in Brooklyn. He later moved to Clarksville, TN in 1995 and passed away there in 2002.

  • Early Life & Education

    He was a high school graduate of Port Chester High School (Port Chester, New York, USA) and also completed at least one year of college.

  • Religious Beliefs

    He was a member of the Jewish faith.

  • Military Service

    Malcolm Gerstman was a white American citizen and resided in Port Chester, Westchester, New York. On June 30, 1942, at the age of 18, he registered for the draft in Port Chester, New York, and provided his employment information as a clerk at Lane Bryant Inc, located at 1 W 39th St in New York City. According to his draft registration card, Malcolm was 6 feet tall, weighed 180 pounds, and had a light complexion, brown hair, and blue eyes. His next of kin was his mother, Mrs. Pearl K Gerstman. Malcolm was enlisted in the United States Army on July 26, 1943, in New York City, New York. He was single, without dependents, and had completed one year of college. His civil occupation was listed as a general office clerk. Malcolm was assigned to the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component with no branch assignment and was given the service number 32990608. Later, on August 16, 1943, he was assigned to the Army branch, and during his service, he attained the rank of Private. He served for almost three years and was honorably discharged on March 30, 1946.

  • Professional Career

    He worked as a clerk at Lane Bryant Inc, located at 1 W 39th St in New York City at the time of his enlistment. He later worked as a jeweler and retired in that profession.
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    October 20, 2002
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    Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee United States
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  • Obituary

    Malcom Mortimer Gerstman, 78, Clarksville, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002, at Gateway Medical Center. The memorial service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pinelawn Cemetery, Long Island, N.Y. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until the hour of service Tuesday at the chapel. He was born Dec. 15, 1923, in Greenwich, Conn., the son of Henry and Pearl Kleinman Gerstman. He is survived by his wife, Joan Johnston Gerstman, Clarksville. Mr. Gerstman is a retired jeweler and a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the Jewish faith. Survivors include a sister, Gloria Schaffin, Irvine, Calif. Memorials can be made to Find Us Faithful, First Baptist Church, 435 Madison St., Clarksville, 37040. The Leaf-Chronicle (Clarksville, Tennessee) Monday, October 21, 2002
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Malcolm Gerstman- Port Chester High School
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Malcolm Gerstman- Port Chester High School
1940 Senior High School photo from Port Chester High School.
Date & Place: at Port Chester High School 1 Tamarack Road, in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York 10573, United States
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