Community Treasure Chest by Heather Kehrli-Krug - 05/29/17 & 07/04/18
Lt. Colonel Sidney Stein: Jewish-American War Hero
LIEUTENANT COLONEL SIDNEY STEIN went above and beyond the call of duty for America, serving more than 40 years in the United States Army, including Tours of Duty in both Korea and Vietnam, then later Classified Operations, and Army Reserves. He exemplified the true meaning of dedication to the United States of America with a lifetime of service and sacrifice for his country. Lt. Colonel Stein was born into a poor, Jewish family on the South Side of Chicago. He
spent his childhood fighting anti-semitic kids in the neighborhood and at school—but that never stopped him from thriving!Instead, he became his high school class president and simultaneously served as captain on three high school sports teams.
While his father owned a shoe repair shop in town, Stein joined ROTC in college at Michigan State University on a full football scholarship, playing both center and linebacker. He majored in journalism and then attended Colombia University in New York City, where he obtained his Masters degree in physical education. Stein became a professor of physical education and worked with thousands of college students over the years. 
 However, his lifelong career was that of a military man. A Classified Operations, Army Intelligence Lt. Colonel and expert marksman, Stein trained many soldiers throughout his career.  "Stein had a reputation for carrying a Thompson sub-machine gun and a driver who chauffeured him around Berlin in a jeep."
Lt. Colonel Stein was a colorful character; he had a reputation for carrying a Thompson sub-machine gun and a driver who chauffeured him around Berlin in a jeep when he was stationed there
as an MP early in his career. A true American hero who fought for the USA in the Korean War and in the Vietnam War, and who served to protect American borders for decades thereafter, Lt. Colonel Sidney Stein is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

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