Irving J. Rohssler
Heshvan 14, 5761
November 3, 1915
to
November 12, 2000
Irving Rohssler was commissioned through ROTC and CMTC camps. He was an instructor at the Infantry School, Ft. Benning, and served in combat in North Africa and Sicily with the 1st Division. His service with JWV East Side Post #4 was highlighted by his command of the rifle squad that fired the salute after military funerals. His anecdotes recalled his participation in the marches in New York City that the JWV took part in during the 1940's protesting injustice to Jews. Irving Rohssler is remembered with affection and admiration by his family and comrades as a proud and patriotic American and Jew.
U.S. Army
Served from July 18, 1942 to May 23, 1944
Highest JWV Position
Member
Post or Auxiliary
East Side Post #4
Military Specialty
Co. Officer
Rank
2nd Lieutenant
Awards/Medals
EAME ribbon w/1 Bronze star