Biography
k-Babsky, Sidney Eak. (Ezak Babsky); b. July 18, 1906, NYC; POW; father Max Babsky, 1875, Russia; Attended City College of New York 6 ½ years, law; Teacher; CP September 1933, section organizer; Received Passport# 369659 on February 25, 1937 which listed his address as 2010 Grand Avenue, Bronx, New York; Sailed March 10, 1937 aboard the Washington; Arrived in Spain on April 1, 1937; Arrived in Albacete on April 14, 1937; Served with the XV BDE, Auto Park; Captured and executed March 16, 1938 during the Retreats; Interviewed by journalist William Carney shortly after capture.Source: Scope of Soviet Activity; Cadre; Inventory North Americans; BN 58 Retreats; RGASPI Fond 545, Opis 6, Delo 542; Opis 6, Delo 848, ll. 113, Americans Arriving in Albacete – April 14, 1937; USSDA 2:0389, 52:0498-0660; Pacific SW. Code A
Photograph: Sidney Ezak Babsky, Passport Photograph, 1937.