Marcus Bloom
Born:
20 Elul 5656 (29 August 1896)
Basic Information
Birth
Date of birth:
20 Elul 5656 (29 August 1896)
Place of birth:
West Hartlepool
Death
Place of death:
Bournemouth
Places
Addresses
Family home:
11 Lower Reed Street West Hartlepool (1911)
Schools
Other Organisations
Name:
West Hartlepool Hebrew Congregation
Significance:
Hon. President
Name:
West Hartlepool Hebrew Benevolent Fund
Name:
National Federation of Fruit and Potato Merchants
Name:
West Hartlepool Council
Significance:
Councillor, Alderman
Marcus' studies at Leeds University were cut short by the outbreak of war, and he enlisted with the RAMC very early on in September 1914.
After returning from the war, Marcus established a successful fruit selling business, and then in 1929 was elected as an independent councillor for West Hartlepool Central Ward. Later, he became a Labour councillor, before being elected Alderman in 1941.
Family
Spouse
Other surname / Maiden name:
Goodman
Siblings
Parents
Mother: Jane Bloom "Jeannie" (female)
Father: Levi Bloom "Louis" (male)
Jewish Chronicle October 1914
Jewish Chronicle October 1914
Military Record
Military service:
Army and Royal Air Force
Military record no.:
33635, 317183
Date enlisted/conscripted:
07 September 1914
Rank at discharge/death:
Corporal
Assignments
Regiment:
Royal Army Medical Corps
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Other Occupations
Type of employment:
Fruit merchant
Gallery
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