Our Uncle Sol was born July 19, 1908 in the Bronx, New York to Moses and Ida Rauchwerger. Sol's parents were both born in Austria and unfortunately, I have no other information about them. What I can tell you is that they held education in high regard and instilled a love of learning and strong work ethic in their son.
Sol was a brilliant student. He overcame obstacles on his path to earning his medical degree that Americans of the Jewish faith faced the early 20th century. In other words, discrimination. Because of the 10% Jewish admissions quota imposed by medical schools in the United States; Sol completed his education and received his medical degree in Glasgow, Scotland - after studying as far as he could at New York University and Long Island University. It is a testament to Sol's strength, courage and determination that he overcame the imposed difficulties, achieved his goals and was a success in his chosen field.
Sol earned the rank of Colonel in the US Army during World War II and remained in the Army Reserve. He was personnel physician and cardiologist at Oteen VA Hospital, Asheville, NC through 1960 and Chief of Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois from 1960 until his retirement in 1970.
Sol married our Aunt Vauda on July 15, 1943 in Asheville, NC. Vauda and Sol lived in Asheville, NC during and after the war and also lived in Chicago (Clarendon Hills) from 1960 to 1970 when Sol practiced medicine at Hines VA Hospital. They returned to Asheville in 1970 when Sol retired. They enjoyed over 30 years together before Sol's sudden death in December 1973.
Sol was a gentle and quiet man who had a remarkably honest way of looking at life from every angle. He took everything in stride. One of the things I remember most about Uncle Sol was that he had a keen sense of humor - though he never mocked or teased anyone. He had the upmost respect even for me as a child. He made me feel as though what I had to say was very important and to me, that felt great. Although I cannot recall thanking him for his kindnesses; I hope he could sense how much it meant to me. I'm sure he did.
I have fond memories of riding on the train up to Chicago when Vauda and Sol lived there; I was quite young - about seven. Mom and Dad put me on the train in Danville, IL, where we lived, and Vauda and Sol met me at Chicago's Union Station. I have many happy memories of being at their home and in the city of Chicago with Vauda and Sol throughout the 1960's.
Uncle Sol died of a heart attack in his sleep in the early hours of December 22, 1973. He was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, December 28, 1973. He is laid to rest in a beautiful section of Arlington - I have visited his grave with my husband, Jimmy.
Our Uncle Sol was a dearly loved and highly respected member of our family. My parents thought the world of Sol and when he died, my Dad lost a very dear friend.
❀~ We'd like to thank David McInturff for placing our Uncle Sol's page on the Find a Grave website - and for graciously transferring it to us. Sincerely-Jennifer and Jimmy Fry
Sol was a brilliant student. He overcame obstacles on his path to earning his medical degree that Americans of the Jewish faith faced the early 20th century. In other words, discrimination. Because of the 10% Jewish admissions quota imposed by medical schools in the United States; Sol completed his education and received his medical degree in Glasgow, Scotland - after studying as far as he could at New York University and Long Island University. It is a testament to Sol's strength, courage and determination that he overcame the imposed difficulties, achieved his goals and was a success in his chosen field.
Sol earned the rank of Colonel in the US Army during World War II and remained in the Army Reserve. He was personnel physician and cardiologist at Oteen VA Hospital, Asheville, NC through 1960 and Chief of Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois from 1960 until his retirement in 1970.
Sol married our Aunt Vauda on July 15, 1943 in Asheville, NC. Vauda and Sol lived in Asheville, NC during and after the war and also lived in Chicago (Clarendon Hills) from 1960 to 1970 when Sol practiced medicine at Hines VA Hospital. They returned to Asheville in 1970 when Sol retired. They enjoyed over 30 years together before Sol's sudden death in December 1973.
Sol was a gentle and quiet man who had a remarkably honest way of looking at life from every angle. He took everything in stride. One of the things I remember most about Uncle Sol was that he had a keen sense of humor - though he never mocked or teased anyone. He had the upmost respect even for me as a child. He made me feel as though what I had to say was very important and to me, that felt great. Although I cannot recall thanking him for his kindnesses; I hope he could sense how much it meant to me. I'm sure he did.
I have fond memories of riding on the train up to Chicago when Vauda and Sol lived there; I was quite young - about seven. Mom and Dad put me on the train in Danville, IL, where we lived, and Vauda and Sol met me at Chicago's Union Station. I have many happy memories of being at their home and in the city of Chicago with Vauda and Sol throughout the 1960's.
Uncle Sol died of a heart attack in his sleep in the early hours of December 22, 1973. He was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, December 28, 1973. He is laid to rest in a beautiful section of Arlington - I have visited his grave with my husband, Jimmy.
Our Uncle Sol was a dearly loved and highly respected member of our family. My parents thought the world of Sol and when he died, my Dad lost a very dear friend.
❀~ We'd like to thank David McInturff for placing our Uncle Sol's page on the Find a Grave website - and for graciously transferring it to us. Sincerely-Jennifer and Jimmy Fry
Our Uncle Sol was born July 19, 1908 in the Bronx, New York to Moses and Ida Rauchwerger. Sol's parents were both born in Austria and unfortunately, I have no other information about them. What I can tell you is that they held education in high regard and instilled a love of learning and strong work ethic in their son.
Sol was a brilliant student. He overcame obstacles on his path to earning his medical degree that Americans of the Jewish faith faced the early 20th century. In other words, discrimination. Because of the 10% Jewish admissions quota imposed by medical schools in the United States; Sol completed his education and received his medical degree in Glasgow, Scotland - after studying as far as he could at New York University and Long Island University. It is a testament to Sol's strength, courage and determination that he overcame the imposed difficulties, achieved his goals and was a success in his chosen field.
Sol earned the rank of Colonel in the US Army during World War II and remained in the Army Reserve. He was personnel physician and cardiologist at Oteen VA Hospital, Asheville, NC through 1960 and Chief of Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois from 1960 until his retirement in 1970.
Sol married our Aunt Vauda on July 15, 1943 in Asheville, NC. Vauda and Sol lived in Asheville, NC during and after the war and also lived in Chicago (Clarendon Hills) from 1960 to 1970 when Sol practiced medicine at Hines VA Hospital. They returned to Asheville in 1970 when Sol retired. They enjoyed over 30 years together before Sol's sudden death in December 1973.
Sol was a gentle and quiet man who had a remarkably honest way of looking at life from every angle. He took everything in stride. One of the things I remember most about Uncle Sol was that he had a keen sense of humor - though he never mocked or teased anyone. He had the upmost respect even for me as a child. He made me feel as though what I had to say was very important and to me, that felt great. Although I cannot recall thanking him for his kindnesses; I hope he could sense how much it meant to me. I'm sure he did.
I have fond memories of riding on the train up to Chicago when Vauda and Sol lived there; I was quite young - about seven. Mom and Dad put me on the train in Danville, IL, where we lived, and Vauda and Sol met me at Chicago's Union Station. I have many happy memories of being at their home and in the city of Chicago with Vauda and Sol throughout the 1960's.
Uncle Sol died of a heart attack in his sleep in the early hours of December 22, 1973. He was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, December 28, 1973. He is laid to rest in a beautiful section of Arlington - I have visited his grave with my husband, Jimmy.
Our Uncle Sol was a dearly loved and highly respected member of our family. My parents thought the world of Sol and when he died, my Dad lost a very dear friend.
❀~ We'd like to thank David McInturff for placing our Uncle Sol's page on the Find a Grave website - and for graciously transferring it to us. Sincerely-Jennifer and Jimmy Fry
Sol was a brilliant student. He overcame obstacles on his path to earning his medical degree that Americans of the Jewish faith faced the early 20th century. In other words, discrimination. Because of the 10% Jewish admissions quota imposed by medical schools in the United States; Sol completed his education and received his medical degree in Glasgow, Scotland - after studying as far as he could at New York University and Long Island University. It is a testament to Sol's strength, courage and determination that he overcame the imposed difficulties, achieved his goals and was a success in his chosen field.
Sol earned the rank of Colonel in the US Army during World War II and remained in the Army Reserve. He was personnel physician and cardiologist at Oteen VA Hospital, Asheville, NC through 1960 and Chief of Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois from 1960 until his retirement in 1970.
Sol married our Aunt Vauda on July 15, 1943 in Asheville, NC. Vauda and Sol lived in Asheville, NC during and after the war and also lived in Chicago (Clarendon Hills) from 1960 to 1970 when Sol practiced medicine at Hines VA Hospital. They returned to Asheville in 1970 when Sol retired. They enjoyed over 30 years together before Sol's sudden death in December 1973.
Sol was a gentle and quiet man who had a remarkably honest way of looking at life from every angle. He took everything in stride. One of the things I remember most about Uncle Sol was that he had a keen sense of humor - though he never mocked or teased anyone. He had the upmost respect even for me as a child. He made me feel as though what I had to say was very important and to me, that felt great. Although I cannot recall thanking him for his kindnesses; I hope he could sense how much it meant to me. I'm sure he did.
I have fond memories of riding on the train up to Chicago when Vauda and Sol lived there; I was quite young - about seven. Mom and Dad put me on the train in Danville, IL, where we lived, and Vauda and Sol met me at Chicago's Union Station. I have many happy memories of being at their home and in the city of Chicago with Vauda and Sol throughout the 1960's.
Uncle Sol died of a heart attack in his sleep in the early hours of December 22, 1973. He was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, December 28, 1973. He is laid to rest in a beautiful section of Arlington - I have visited his grave with my husband, Jimmy.
Our Uncle Sol was a dearly loved and highly respected member of our family. My parents thought the world of Sol and when he died, my Dad lost a very dear friend.
❀~ We'd like to thank David McInturff for placing our Uncle Sol's page on the Find a Grave website - and for graciously transferring it to us. Sincerely-Jennifer and Jimmy Fry
