Weinstein, Sam, 1912-1998

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Biography

Samuel Weinstein was born on the west side of Denver, Colorado in 1912. He attended the University Of Denver (DU) as an undergraduate and graduated from the law school in 1932. He was an attorney in Denver for many years. He married Rowena Mae Akers in 1935. Sam Weinstein served in the army infantry in the European theater from 1943 to 1945. In 1945, Sam Weinstein was a charter member and a commander of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States, Post 344 (Denver, Colorado). In 1947, Sam became a member of the “Lavender Hill Mob,” which illegally sent ammunition and guns to Palestine before Israel was recognized.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Box 2, 1941-1945

File — Box B412.02.0002: Series B412.02 [Barcode: U186023257333]

Identifier: B412.02.0002

Abstract

The box contains Sam Weinstein's World War II army jacket and Jewish War Veterans uniform.

Dates: 1941-1945

Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B412, Weinstein Family Papers and Material Culture / World War II Uniforms

Jewish War Veterans Uniform, 1945

Item

Identifier: B412.02.0002.00002

Abstract Dress Blue Jewish War Veterans uniform that was worn by Sam Weinstein at events at the Jewish War Veterans, Post 344, Denver, Colorado. Sam Weinstein was one of the founders of the JWV Post 344. The jacket shows JWV isignias on both sides of the collar. On both lapels are JWV buttons and a JWV shoulder patch on the left sleeve. The medals and bars include a medal with a star of David, the WWII Victory medal and the Army Good Conduct medal. Three buttons on the jacket are missing. The...

Dates: 1945

Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B412, Weinstein Family Papers and Material Culture / World War II Uniforms / Box 2

World War II Army Jacket, 1943-1945

Item

Identifier: B412.02.0002.00001

Abstract Army kahaki jacket worn by Sam Weinstein, who served during World War II in the European theater, primarily in Belgium. He contracted trench foot and spent much of his time in army hospitals. The jacket shows an overseas service bar on the left sleeve, the infantry branch isignia on the left lapel, and the honorable service button above the right pocket. Sam Weinstein was born in Denver, Colorado in 1912. He graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1932 and practiced law in...

Dates: 1943-1945