IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY LET US HONOR THOSE OF OUR FAMILY WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES.

This page is a tribute to those in our family that served in WWII. They served their country when called upon. It was a unique time in the history of both our family and that of the entire world. They took an active part in preserving not only the United States but also the first 40 years of development and growth of our family in the US. They stood ready to make the ultimate sacrifice to allow our family the continued growth and existence we have seen for almost 60 years since then.

We were lucky that our family did not suffer any loss of life during the war. Many did not even see action. Raynold Lipsky paid the greatest price of all sacrificing whatever chance he may have had at a normal life. I hope all those who visit loved ones interned at Oakridge will take a moment to visit Ray's grave and remember what he and all those on this page did for us. Least we forget.

• Sgt Harold Chupack [Army, 07/42 to 01/46] (not pictured) He served in the Army Medicial Corp and was assigned to a hospital located in Taunton, Mass.
• S Sgt Louis Dworkin [Army Air Force, 10/17/1941 to 12/09/1945] He served in the Panama Cannel zone from 6/7/1944 to 12/3/1945. He was trained in the infantry and then assigned to Medical Supply and Equipment in the Caribbean Defense Theatre of Operations. He received the following decorations: American Defense Ribbon; American Theater Ribbon; Good Conduct Medal; Victory medal. He received a certificate of commendation signed by General Arnold, Commander of the Army Air Force, at the end of the war.
• Dave Kadash [Army] He took part and was wounded in the Normandy invasion. He was awarded the Purple Heart.
• Jerry Knight [Army Air Force, 01/42 to 09/45] He was stationed throughout Texas and Arkansas. Jerry obtained the rank of Flight Officer and served as a flight Instructor on B-25 bombers.
• Aaron Kaplan (not pictured) As a civilian employee of the Army was assigned in the Chemical Laboratory of the Sixth Army in supply and procurement. He also worked on several military projects for the Army being conducted at the University of Chicago. Was awarded a special commendation from the government honoring him for his service which was signed by A.N. Richardson and Vannever Bush (the Chairman and Director for all American Medical Research at that time).
• Albert Kaplan (not pictured) Dates, rank, and where stationed unknown. Believed to have served in the Air Force.
• Edwin Kaplan [Army] (not pictured) Dates and rank unknown. Was believed to have served in Europe.
• Ephriam Kaplan [Army] (not pictured) Dates and rank unknown. Took part in the Normandy invasion. Served under General Patton and was wounded in the battle of Lorraine. He received two Purple Hearts for wounds received.
• Irving Katz (not pictured) Dates, rank, and branch of service unknown. Served in the South Pacific.
• Richard Kaplan [Navy]
• Raynold Lipsky [Army] (not pictured) Dates and rank unknown. Was assigned to communications and might have been a telephone lineman. Took part in the Normandy invasion. Later was involved in action which left him mentally disabled.
• Dave Michaels
• Hanoch Pitalis [Israel Defense Forces] (not pictured) Served in the Haganah during the liberation of Eretz Israel.

Note: If we left anyone out please do not be upset. We do not have a complete history of everyone in the family. Please let us know who is missing and we will add them. If you have any pictures of relatives in uniform please let us also add them to our page.

Dick and Jerry Kaplan	Dick Kaplan
Jerry Kaplan	Jerry Kaplan in pilot's seat
Louis Dworkin with Edythe and Elaine Kaplan	Louis Dworkin second from right
Dave Kadash	Dave Michaels with Shirley
Unknown: This might have been Albert or Edwin Kaplan but looks a lot like Harold Chupack	Unknown
Unknown	Unknown
Unknown; Story behind this picture is unknown but was part of the photo collection of Elaine Dworkin	Year and people unknown - this photo was part of the collection of Edythe and Eli Kaplan.

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