Si Spiegel (May 28, 1924[1] – January 21, 2024) was an American bomber pilot and tree manufacturer.
Si Spiegel | |
|---|---|
 Spiegel in 1978 | |
| Born | May 28, 1924 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 21, 2024 (aged 99) New York City, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army Air Corps Eighth Air Force |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
| Unit | 490th Bombardment Group 849th Strategic Missile Squadron |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
Life and career
editSpiegel was born in New York City. He graduated from Textile High School.[2] He was a bomber pilot during World War II.[3][4]
Spiegel was president of the American Tree & Wreath Company[5] during the 1970s.
Spigel died on January 21, 2024, in New York City, at the age of 99.[6]
References
edit- ^ 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.
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