National Museum of American Jewish Military History
1811 R Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009 Phone: (202) 265-6280
Sponsored by:
Selma Bowers
Jacob Ostrofsky
Adar (Ly Adar 2) 16, 5731
May 20, 1924 to March 12, 1971
Jacob Ostrofsky will always be remembered as a wonderful husband to Selma and father to Bruce and Elyse. He was a master craftsman; he could fix anything electronic or mechanical. Jacob was also a wonderful dancer; he loved to dance. Everyone loved him for he had a joyous personality,one that left us too soon.
U.S. Coast Guard
Served from January 27, 1943 to November 7, 1945
Military Specialty
Seaman 1CR
Awards/Medals
American/Asiatic-Pacific area/Victory Medals