Biography
Sall, Bernard. (Lake Benzion, Barney); b. August 14, 1914, NYC; Father Nathan Sall, mother Bessie Beck Sall; 2 years University, night school, technical courses; US Army (?), 1931-32; Single; Electrician, Gunsmith, and Telephonist; YCL, CP and Spanish CP; Received Passport# 362513 on January 19, 1937 which listed his address as 1837 71st Street, and 6301 Bay Parkway, both Brooklyn, New York; Sailed January 23, 1937 aboard the Champlain; Arrived in Spain on January 28, 1937; Served with the Albacete Auto Park; XIII Brigade, Sanidad, Transport; 86th Brigade, Transport; Benicasim Transport; Sanidad Maniobras, Transport; XV Transport, Served Cordoba, Brunete, Levante and the Ebro Offensive; Returned to the US on December 20, 1938 aboard the Ausonia, address from return 6301 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, New York; WWII US Army, Enlisted October 8, 1942, discharged November 11, 1945; Master SGT; d. November 24, 1977, Levittown, New York, buried in Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York.
Sources: Sail; Scope of Soviet Activity; Cadre; Americans; RGASPI; WWII rank and burial information are from Find-a-Grave# 82676425 b. 8/8/1914 and 11/20/1977.
Photograph: Bernard Sall in Spain, RGASPI Fond 545, Opis 6, Delo 079.
Photograph: Bernard Sall in Spain, RGASPI Fond 545, Opis 6, Delo 079.