Alternate name(s):
Kulbler
Date of birth:
Friday, 11 September 1908
Marital status:
single, later married Beatrich Heelis
Ethnicity/Nationality:
American; German
Profession:
farmer; furniture salesman
Hometown(s):
Vancouver, British Columbia; Sioux Lake, Saskatchewan; Lincoln, Nebraska
Education:
elementary school
Political affiliation:
Communist Party of Canada, 1934; It was recommended that he be expelled from the party in Spain
Prior military experience:
None
Approximate date arrived in Spain:
1938-02-28 sailed
1938-03-01
Unit:
Mackenzie Papineau Battalion, Company 1; Served at the Retreats, Ebro Offensive 6-12 September 1938
Final status:
Survived; Returned to Canada 3 February 1939 on the Duchess of Richmond; d. 12 June 1984.
Sources:
Figueres List; RGASPI Fond 545, Opis 6, Delo 556, ll. 114-120; Momryk; Petrou; Hoff