Leiserowitz, Solomon.

Biography

k-Leiserowitz, Solomon. (Sol or Larry); b. June 28, 1917, NYC; Father Jacob Leiserowitz (1887-?); Attended Hebrew Technical Institute and University for 1 year; Linotype Operator; YCL June 1932; Received Passport# 565830 on July 7, 1938 which listed his address as 340 East 15th Street, NYC; Sailed July 13, 1938; Arrived in Spain July 26, 1938; Served with the XV BDE, Lincoln-Washington BN, Co. 3; WIA in August; Served at Ebro; Killed in action September 7, 1938 (or September 21), Sierra Cabals, believed captured and executed.
Sources: Scope of Soviet Activity; RGASPI; USSDA 2:0711, 56:0895; POW. Code A
Photograph: Solomon Leiserowitz, Passport Photograph, 1937.