Individual Details

Clarence Turkel

(29 Nov 1920 - 6 Feb 1972)

Clarence was adopted by his grandparents, Chaim Turkel (1871-1927) and Rose Dressler (1869-1932) following the death of his mother Clara (shortly after his birth). Following the death of his grandmother Rose he was raised by, Pauline and her husband Pincus Scheinberg. Clarence's son, Jeff Turkel wrote about his father: The Veteran that had the biggest impact on me was my dad, Division Sergeant Major Clarence Turkel. He dedicated 30 years of his life to our country. First in the Florida National Guard prior to World War II, the Active Duty during the War, then served 20 years in the United States Army Reserve's 78th "Lightning Division" in New Jersey.

Events

Birth29 Nov 1920Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Residence3 Dec 1920Adopted by his grandparents - Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Residence1930Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida, United States
Alt name1932 - 1940Clarence T Strasmich
Residence1935Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida, United States
Residence1940Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head Pincus Scheinberg: Brother-in-law - Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida, United States
Military29 Nov 1940WWII Draft
Military6 Jan 1941Enlistment - Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida, United States
Residence1945Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida, United States
Soc Sec NoBef 1951263-24-7734, FL
MarriageJun 195209052 - Bayonne, Hudson, New Jersey, United States - Bernette Sachs
Death6 Feb 1972Bayonne, Hudson, New Jersey, United States
Burial17 Feb 1972Age: 51

Families

SpouseBernette Sachs (1930 - 2010)
ChildJeffrey Ira "Jeff" Turkel
FatherVictor Abraham Strasmich (1894 - 1925)
MotherClara "Klara" Turkel (1893 - 1920)
FatherChaim Hyman "Hyman" Türkel (1871 - 1927)
MotherRose "Roze" Dressler (1876 - 1932)
SiblingClara "Klara" Turkel (1893 - 1920)
SiblingMoritz "Morris" Turkel (1897 - 1898)
SiblingPauline (Pepi) "Pepi" Turkel (1897 - 1938)
SiblingSidney "Sinder" Turkel (1899 - 1980)
SiblingBeatrice Cecile Turkel (1902 - 1984)

Notes

Residence

Clarence was orphaned in 1932. He was raised by his sisters, Pauilne (Pepi) and her husband Pincus Scheinberg. In this 1940 Census he and his sister Beatris lived with the Scheinbergs.

Military

Height: 67; Military Division: National Guard (Officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men); Service Number: 20433609; Weight: 130

Military

Obituary:https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/clarence-turkel-obituary?pid=178427073

Residence

Relation to Head: Self; Relative Relation to Head: Sister

Death

Obituary:https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/clarence-turkel-obituary?pid=178427073

Endnotes

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