Jewish Military
Though a common trope used to foment anti-Judaism is the myth that Jews go out of their way
to avoid military service, the reality is that Jewish Americans have been well represented in
every major conflict since the founding of the United States. This collection tells these fighters’
stories, from Gregg’s uncle Jerry’s death in WWII and Michelle’s father’s service during the
Korean war, to a young Jewish soldier’s experience liberating a concentration camp, and
beyond.
Jewish Military
Benjamin Philipson
Another family member, Benjamin Philipson was an officer in the US Navy during WWII—and spent D-Day on Omaha Beach.
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Jewish Military
The Guttman Collection: The Two Stanleys
A story of two Jewish American soldiers and their mothers back home.
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Jewish Military
Lt. Marvin Markowitz
A Jewish 21-year-old who gave up an occupational deferment to serve in the US Navy in WWII.
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Major Benjamin Pers, MD
Jewish physician Benjamin Pers was not required to serve in the US Military during WWII, but he did it anyway, out of obligation to his country.
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Sam Dreben: "The Fighting Jew"
This highly decorated war veteran began serving in the US Military within months of his arrival in 1899...and he never stopped.
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Simon Suhler
This Medal of Honor recipient fought in the Indian Wars and the Civil War, using aliases so anti-Jewish attitudes wouldn't inhibit his service.
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Joseph Warech
Michelle's father, Joseph Warech, escaped Poland with his family in 1939 and later fought with the US Army in the Korean war.
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Alex Sesonske, WWII Jewish War Veteran
This scrapbook, kept by Alex Sesonske throughout his tour of Europe, is one of the most complete accounts of a GI's experience in WWII.
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Samuel Meisenberg, US Marine
A Jewish US Marine who was, at eighteen years old, one of the first killed in the Battle of Veracruz.
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