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Gelman Helmut Moiseyevich (1924)

Personal data
SurnameGelman
NameHelmut
PatronymMoiseyevich
Birth year1924
Birth month3
Birth day28
Birth placeRiga
SexM

Gelman (Hellmann) Helmut Moiseyevich (28 March 1924, Riga) – cutter.

Helmut Gelman completed school in Riga in 1940. In 1941, he was evacuated with his family, and in 1942, he was conscripted into the Soviet Army. In 1944, he sustained a serious injury and, after six months in hospital, returned home. He was granted second-degree disability status.

In 1945, Gelman returned to Riga, and in 1946, began working for the Latvian SSR Union of Invalids' Cooperatives. He married Tsira Gelman (née Libgot) (b. 1928) in 1953, and in 1956, their daughter Gita was born.

From 1946 to 1958, he worked at various enterprises in Riga, including as a shoe cutter, kiosk attendant, and driver.

He was awarded several medals: For Courage, 50 Years of the Soviet Armed Forces, 20 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945, 25 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945, and For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War.

Family:

Tsira Gelman (née Libgot) (b. 1928) – wife
Gita Gelman (b. 1956) – daughter
Maria Gelman (1895–1964) – mother
Moisey Gelman (1892–1964) – father
Yekhiel Gelman (1921–1942) – brother
Fruma Kozel (née Gelman) (b. 1926) – sister