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David Epstein

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David Epstein
son of Isaac and Anne Dora
born in: Dublin,Ireland
in: 14/10/1889
Military Service: Rhodesia
Passed away in Salisbury, Rhodesia (Harare, Zimbabwe)
in: 06/04/1942

Biography

Sergeant David Epstein (14 October 1889 Dublin, Ireland - 6 April 1942, Salisbury, Rhodesia) was the son of Isaac Epstein (1846-1925) and Anne Dora Epstein (nee Davis) (1856-1927) of Benoni, South Africa.

He and his family lived in Bulawayo where he was a shop owner. During World War Two, he served with the Rhodesian Forces. He was based at the Internment Camp, Rhodesia Forces, Salisbury (Harare). Whilst on active service he died of uraemia. He was survived by his wife Pearl, daughter and son. He is buried in the Pioneer Cemetery, Harare.

Sources: 1. Roll of Honour - Killed or Died on Active Service. South African Jews in World War II. SA Jewish Board of Deputies 1950, page X. 2. Epstein David - age 54, death date 6 April 1942, death place Salisbury, Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Death Notices. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVBQ-46T1