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After the war, Herbert Sobel returned to civilian life in Chicago, eventually building a family. He married Reva, a nurse, and had three sons, though their first daughter tragically passed shortly after birth. Sobel’s demeanor at home seemed to contrast sharply with his military persona; he was considered a devoted and loving family man.
However, the echoes of war haunted him. Sobel rarely discussed his military service, leading to increasing estrangement from his family, particularly with his son Michael, who pursued political activism divergent from Sobel’s conservative values.