Too bad, another Jewish traitor of the retired general species.
The list of Jewish traitors are long
http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2010-03-05/Front_Page/New_museum_exhibit_salutes_Florida_Jews_in_the_mil.html New museum exhibit salutes Florida Jews in the military
By ELAINE MARKOWITZ
Jewish Press
(Left) Lt. Gen. David P. Fridovich, current director of the Center for Special Operations, U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base. (Left) Lt. Gen. David P. Fridovich, current director of the Center for Special Operations, U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base. Since the mid-1800s through present times, Florida Jews have served in the American military every time this nation has gone to war.
Their service to the country began with a fighter in the Seminole Indian wars and continues today with an offi- cer at U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
The stories of 300 of these servicemen and women – including 18 individuals from Hillsborough and Pinellas counties – are featured in a new exhibit, “Florida Jews in the Military,” at the Jewish Museum of Florida in Miami Beach. The exhibit runs through Sept. 12.
The earliest military man featured in the exhibit is Col. Abraham C. Myers, an 1833 graduate of West Point who fought in the Seminole Indian and Mexican wars. Fort Myers, then literally a fort, was named in his honor by his father-inlaw, who was the commander of Fort Brooke (Tampa). During the Civil War, Myers was appointed quartermaster general of the Confederacy in 1861.
(Above) Passover Seder for military personnel and families, hosted by Congregation Schaarai Zedek, Tampa, at the Hillsboro Hotel in 1943. (Above) Passover Seder for military personnel and families, hosted by Congregation Schaarai Zedek, Tampa, at the Hillsboro Hotel in 1943. Jewish Floridians also are recorded as having served in the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam the Gulf wars and Afghanistan. The exhibit contains more than 500 photos, some dating back to the early 19th century, and 300 artifacts, including uniforms, documents and medals. Maps and overviews of every war are displayed, detailing Jewish participation.
Among today’s military leaders, the exhibit features Gen. David Fridovich, currently director of the Center for Special Operations, U.S. Special Operations Command, at MacDill. He has held the post since 2007.
Rosenblatt Brothers, 1946 (L-R) Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathan Rosenblatt, Jr., Major Charles Rosenblatt and U.S Army serviceman Frank Rosenblatt. The most decorated of the brothers was Charles Rosenblatt, who served as an operations officer and later a squadron commander in the 358th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force based at Steeple Morden, England. He flew 102 combat missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (twice) and the Air Medal (four times). He also served as a fighter pilot during the Korean War, retiring to Jacksonville after 22 years of service. Rosenblatt Brothers, 1946 (L-R) Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathan Rosenblatt, Jr., Major Charles Rosenblatt and U.S Army serviceman Frank Rosenblatt. The most decorated of the brothers was Charles Rosenblatt, who served as an operations officer and later a squadron commander in the 358th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force based at Steeple Morden, England. He flew 102 combat missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (twice) and the Air Medal (four times). He also served as a fighter pilot during the Korean War, retiring to Jacksonville after 22 years of service. Tampa Bay area military personnel featured include three brothers from the Rosenblatt family of Tampa who all went to war: Petty Officer 2nd. Class Nathan Rosenblatt, Jr., Maj. Charles Rosenblatt, and Frank Rosenblatt of the Army Medical Corps. All three brothers survived and returned to Florida.
Some others from Tampa in the exhibit include Sammie Argintar of Tampa, a U.S. Navy petty officer 1st. Class; and Harvey Wittner of Tampa, who rose to the rank of U.S. Army staff sergeant.
Women have been a presence in times of war as well, including Tampa native Nellye Israelson, later Friedman, who joined the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, later called the Women’s Army Corps, in July of 1943. Holding the rank of captain, she served for three years as the special services officer at Napier Field in Dothan, AL.
U.S. Army Private Joseph Weissman, c.1918 Pvt. Joseph Weissman emigrated from Romania in 1913 and was inducted at Tampa on Sept. 18, 1917. He was appointed 1st Cook in Company G, 324th Infantry Regiment, 81st Division. The division trained in South Carolina and in August 1918 was shipped to France. The division was transferred to Verdun and starting on Nov. 8, the division attacked German positions for two days. From the outset they were met with heavy German machine gun and artillery fire. Rumors of an armistice swirled, but because no official word was received about a cessation of hostilities, the unit continued its attacks. At daybreak on Nov. 11, 81st Division soldiers were ordered to assault German positions. The troops slowly advanced through the heavy fog and German shell and machine gun fire. Then, at 11 a.m., the firing abruptly stopped. The war was over. After the war, in 1920, Weissman opened the Red Globe Department Store in Ybor City. U.S. Army Private Joseph Weissman, c.1918 Pvt. Joseph Weissman emigrated from Romania in 1913 and was inducted at Tampa on Sept. 18, 1917. He was appointed 1st Cook in Company G, 324th Infantry Regiment, 81st Division. The division trained in South Carolina and in August 1918 was shipped to France. The division was transferred to Verdun and starting on Nov. 8, the division attacked German positions for two days. From the outset they were met with heavy German machine gun and artillery fire. Rumors of an armistice swirled, but because no official word was received about a cessation of hostilities, the unit continued its attacks. At daybreak on Nov. 11, 81st Division soldiers were ordered to assault German positions. The troops slowly advanced through the heavy fog and German shell and machine gun fire. Then, at 11 a.m., the firing abruptly stopped. The war was over. After the war, in 1920, Weissman opened the Red Globe Department Store in Ybor City. “I joined the WAACS to do my small part and help Uncle Sam get this mess over with. It’s hard to tell in words any other reasons. A person does things like this because something inside tells her to, I guess,” the then 21-year-old is quoted as saying at the time.
U.S. Army Serviceman Abe Tarapani, c.1920. Tarapani, of Tarpon Springs, fought in France. He later became mayor. U.S. Army Serviceman Abe Tarapani, c.1920. Tarapani, of Tarpon Springs, fought in France. He later became mayor. Abe Tarapani of Tarpon Springs, joined the Army and fought in France. Following his return in 1919, he regained control of the New York Department Store he had opened in Tarpon Springs in 1911. He was later mayor of Tarpon Springs and commander of the local American Legion post for more than 20 years.
Jewish Floridians currently serving in the military overseas are also represented in the exhibit. For instance, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Simon has been deployed in Afghanistan since October 2009. A native of Miami, Simon graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, where he served as commander of the JROTC Drill Company.
U.S. Navy Pharmacist’s Mate 3rd Class Sorrell Wolfson, 1946. Sorrell Wolfson, a native of Tampa, enlisted in the Navy in mid-May 1945. He was assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Midway in March 1946 and served as a corpsman. The experience spurred his interest in medicine. He used his GI Bill to attend the University of Florida and medical school at Vanderbilt University, opening his practice in the late 1950s in Tampa. Gift of Mark Wolfson, Tampa U.S. Navy Pharmacist’s Mate 3rd Class Sorrell Wolfson, 1946. Sorrell Wolfson, a native of Tampa, enlisted in the Navy in mid-May 1945. He was assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Midway in March 1946 and served as a corpsman. The experience spurred his interest in medicine. He used his GI Bill to attend the University of Florida and medical school at Vanderbilt University, opening his practice in the late 1950s in Tampa. Gift of Mark Wolfson, Tampa * * *
The Jewish Museum of Florida is located at 301Washington Ave. on South Beach. Hours are 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. For more information, call (305) 672-5044 or go to
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