Weinshank, Irving.

Biography

k-Weinshank, Irving b. September 16, 1913, Brooklyn, New York; Russian American; Jewish; Father Harry Weinshank; (1878-?), mother Fanny Weinshank (1884-?); Single; Salesman; CP 1935; Received Passport# 367872 on February 17, 1937 which listed his address as 2865 West 36th Street, Brooklyn, New York (2815 W. 35th Brooklyn, NY); Sailed March 10, 1937 aboard the Washington; Arrived in Spain on April 2, 1937; Served with the XV BDE, Washington BN, Co. 3, Section 2; Lincoln-Washington BN, Co. 1; Rank Soldado; KIA July 1938, Ebro Offensive.
Siblings: sisters Beatrice Weinshank (1903-?), Yetta Weinshank (1906-?), Ethel Weinshank (1909-?), brother Evely Weinshank (1913-?).
Sources: Scope of Soviet Activity; Cadre; Pay; Washington.
Photograph: Irving Weinshank Passport Photograph.