| Samuel Sydney Zurier | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 27, 1907 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Died |
April 2, 1997 (aged 90) West Palm Beach, Florida |
| Place of burial | David & Israel Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island |
| Military career | |
| Nickname | Sam |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942 - 1945 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit | Company D, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
French Croix de Guerre with palm Bronze Star Medal |
Samuel Sydney "Sam" Zurier (27 February 1907 in Providence, Rhode Island - 2 April 1997 in West Palm Beach, Florida) was an American Staff Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II.
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Early life
Sam was born in Providence, Rhode Island on February 27, 1907[1] to Abraham and Rebecca Zurier.[1] He also had a brother named Milton.[1] His parents were immigrants from Russia.
Military service
He enlisted in the United States Army from Hartford, Connecticut on February 14, 1942 (ASN: 11064927). He served in World War II with Company D, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. He was discharged on November 15, 1945 as a Staff Sergeant.
Personal life
The name of his first wife is unknown, he eventually divorced her. He married his second wife which was Irene B. Smith in 1974.
Death
He passed away on April 2, 1997 in West Palm Beach, Florida.[1] He was buried in the David & Israel Cemetery in Providence, Rhode Island.[1]
Awards & decorations
- French Croix de Guerre with palm[n 1]
- Bronze Star Medal as Staff Sergeant in Company D, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird"[2]
- European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three arrowheads and five Service stars[n 1]
- American Campaign Medal[n 1]
- World War II Victory Medal[n 1]
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Sam S. Zurier". Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111491905. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ↑ "Zurier, Sam S.". TracesofWar.com. https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/39840/Zurier-Sam-S.htm. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
Other sources
- https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&cat=all&tf=F&q=Sam+Zurier&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=406641
- https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MP6L-2HK
- https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X76J-3NS
- https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F89X-XVF
- https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMMM-G8N
- https://www.fold3.com/page/528689001-sydney-zurier-1907/facts
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