Alternate name(s):
Ossowski, Josesph; Opssiviski; Joe
Date of birth:
Monday, 22 February 1897
Marital status:
married
Children:
1
Ethnicity/Nationality:
German
Profession:
bookkeeper; logger; prospector
Hometown(s):
Vancouver, British Columbia; Calgary, Alberta; Tuchola, Poland; Tuchel, Westpreysen, Germany
Date of immigration to Canada:
Friday, 12 August 1927
Education:
high school
Political affiliation:
Former member of the Communist Party of Germany; Never a member of the Communist Party of Canada
Prior military experience:
German Army during World War I, Guards Regiment of Cavalry, Sub-Lieutenant; 7.5 years military service
Approximate date arrived in Spain:
1937-10-13 - sailed via the Ausonia
1937-10-31- arrived via Massanet
Unit:
Trained at Tarazona November 6, 1937; Mackenzie Papineau Battalion
Final status:
Survived; Returned to Canada 1939
Sources:
Figueres List (under Ossowski); RGASI Fond 545, Opis 6, Delo 562; ll. 40-47 (CP of Spain appraisal under Ossowski); Momryk; Petrou
