Morris Louis (Tejelbaum) Tatelbaum (1915 - 1948)

Born 2 Jun 1915 in Dambroviza, Poland

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Biography

Morris made a declaration of intention to become an United States citizen on 21 October 1939 in Boston. He stated that he had arrived in the United States on 31 March 1939 aboard the Aurania, traveling from Palestine via Southampton, England to New York City. His name at entry was Mojsze Lejb Tejelbaum. He was 5 ft 9 inches tall, weighed 160 pounds, had a medium complexion, hazel eyes, and black hair. He was a painter and was residing at 47 Goodale Road in Boston at his relative Harry Tatelbaim's house.^[1]

On 6 April 1940, Morris and his father Jacob lodged at 691 Morton Street in Boston. Morris was a house painted and his father was a tailor at a garment works.^[2]

On 16 October 1940, Morris Louis Tatelbaum registered for the World War II draft while living at 47 Goodale Road in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He stated that his father was Jacob Tatelbaum of the same address. He was employed by Mr. Moldaw. He was 5 ft 9 inche stall, weighed 160 pounds, had hazel eyes, black hair, and a light brown complexion.^[3]

He enlisted as a Private in the United States Army on 8 January 1942 at Fort Devens, Massachusetts.^[4]

On 8 December 1942, Morris Louis Tatelbaum filed another Petition for Naturalization. On this document he stated that he was divorced from Hanna and had no children. He was a Private First Class in the 3rd Ordinance Service Company at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.^[5]

Morris served as a Staff Sergeant in the 2571st Service Command Unit during World War II.

Morris was buried in the Custom Tailors Cemetery in West Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ Massachusetts, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1798-1950: "Massachusetts, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1798-1950"
   District Court, Massachusetts > Declaration of Intention, V. 490, No. 285401, 13 Oct. 1939, Jeanette Nettie Cohen-V. 492, No. 287880, 31 Jan. 1940, Elizabeth Carberry
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 5 September 2022)
   Morris Louis Tettelbaum.
2. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01673; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 15-524
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #95332630 (accessed 5 September 2022)
   Morris Tatelbaum (25), single lodger, Printer, in household of Anne Green (43) in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. Born in Poland.
3. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Massachusetts, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 954
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #195519375 (accessed 5 September 2022)
   Name: Morris Louis Tatelbaum; Race: White; Age: 25; Birth Date: 2 Jun 1915; Birth Place: Dambroviza, Poland; Residence Place: Dorchester, Massachusetts; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940; Registration Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Employer: Mr Moldaw; Height: 5 ft 9; Weight: 160; Complexion: Light Brown; Hair Color: Black; Eye Color: Hazel; Next of Kin: Mr Jacob Tatelbaum;
   Household Members Age Relationship:
   Morris Louis Tatelbaum 25
   Jacob Tatelbaum Father.
4. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946"
   National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Number: 03873; Reel: 108
   Ancestry Record 8939 #1711362 (accessed 5 September 2022)
   Name: Morris L Tatelbaum; Race: White; Marital Status: Single, without dependents (Single); Rank: Private; Birth Year: 1915; Nativity State or Country: Poland; Citizenship: Not Yet a Citizen; Residence: Suffolk, Massachusetts; Education: Grammar school; Civil Occupation: Semiskilled painters, construction and maintenance; Enlistment Date: 8 Jan 1942; Enlistment Place: Fort Devens, Massachusetts; Service Number: 31037972; Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA; Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men); Source: Civil Life; Height: 68; Weight: 151.
5. ↑ Naturalization Petition: "Virginia, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1901-1938"
   The National Archives at Philadelphia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Petitions For Naturalization, 1909-1981; NAI Number: 874102; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States; Record Group Number: 21
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61212 #101364 (accessed 5 September 2022)
   Name: Morris Louis Tatelbaum [Mojsze Lejb Tejtelbaum]; Gender: Male; Race: White; Petition Age: 27; Birth Date: 2 Jun 1915; Birth Place: Dambroviza Poland; Record Type: Naturalization Petition; Departure Place: Southampton, England; Arrival Date: 31 Mar 1939; Arrival Place: New York, New York; Petition Date: 8 Dec 1942; Petition Place: Alexandria, Virginia, USA; Serial Number: 31037972; Ship: Aurania; Spouse: Hanna; Petition Number: 1005-M; Certificate Number: 976-1200; Box Number: Box 4.
6. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #129260935 (accessed 5 September 2022)
   Memorial page for Morris Louis Tatelbaim Tatelbaum (2 Jun 1915-20 Feb 1948), citing Custom Tailors Cemetery, West Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA (plot: Section A, Side Left, Lot 4, Grave 3); Maintained by ddjohnsonri (contributor 47128881).