[T1S1] Parents' names, immigrations to U.S. and relatives in Pittsburgh are indicated. Respondent's home and religious life as youth is characterized. Mother's community activities are related. Locations of Respondent's religious and secular educations are specified. Erudition of Rabbi Kaplan and quality of Respondent's Jewish education are assessed. Location and facilities of Hebrew Institute are noted. Family religious observances in Respondent's adolescence are indicated. Courtship of wife is reported. Prestige of wife's family's history in Palestine is noted. Involvement and qualifications of wife at Hebrew Institute are related. Locations and duties of Respondent's military service in Africa during WWII are enumerated. Religious services in Army are noted. Respondent recounts attempt to become army chaplain.
