Si Spiegel
Si Spiegel | |
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Spiegel in 1978 | |
| Birth name | Si Herbert Spiegel |
| Born | May 28, 1924 Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 21, 2024 (aged 99) New York City, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army Air Corps Eighth Air Force |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
| Unit | 490th Bombardment Group 849th Strategic Missile Squadron |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
Si Herbert Spiegel (May 28, 1924 – January 21, 2024) was an American bomber pilot and artificial christmas tree manufacturer.
Life and career
Spiegel was born in Manhattan, New York, the son of David Spiegel and Massia Perlman. He attended Textile High School, graduating in 1942.[1] After graduating, he enlisted and served in the United States Army.[2] He was a bomber pilot during World War II.[3][4]
After World War II ended, Spiegel worked as a radio announcer in New Mexico.[1] He then was president of the American Tree & Wreath Company.[5] In 1993, he retired his position as president and sold his business.[1]
Death
Spigel died on January 21, 2024, in New York City, at the age of 99.[6]
References
- ^ a b c Roberts, Sam (February 8, 2024). "Si Spiegel, War Hero Who Modernized Christmas Trees, Dies at 99". The New York Times. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Shapiro, Laurie Gwen (December 17, 2021). "He Bombed the Nazis, Outwitted the Soviets and Modernized Christmas". The New York Times. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ "'Fake' tree firm sees rosy Yule". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. November 23, 1973. p. 81. Retrieved May 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Fake Yule Trees More Popular". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. November 30, 1973. p. 26. Retrieved May 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Growing profits with artificial Christmas trees: A Mount Vernon firm has the holiday spirit 12 months a year". Mount Vernon Argus. Mount Vernon, New York. November 5, 1978. p. 97. Retrieved May 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ San Juan, Eric (February 9, 2024). "Si Spiegel (1924–2024), WWII hero and artificial Xmas tree pioneer". Legacy. Retrieved May 19, 2024.