| 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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[edit | edit source]
- 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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