SYMON, Israel (Sonny). B.D.S. Dental Surgeon. Born Wepener, O.F.S., 15th October, 1916, son of Morris and Bertha Symon. Educated at Aliwal North High School and University of the Witwatersrand. Committee member, Northcliff Hebrew Congregation since 1953; Chairman, 1959-60 and 1961-63. Served with South African Forces in Regiment President Steyn in North Africa during World War II; wounded at Sidi Rezegh. Admin, H.Q., G.H.Q., Cairo 1942 to Dec. 43. Member, Killarney Golf and Houghton Clubs. Married Pauline Iris Swiel, 1951; two sons, one daughter. Recreations: Golf, gardening. Add.: 190, Senior Drive, Northcliff, Johannesburg.
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Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Symon, Israel (Sonny)
SYMON, Israel (Sonny). B.D.S. Dental Surgeon. Born Wepener, O.F.S., 15th October, 1916, son of Morris and Bertha Symon. Educated at Aliwal North High School and University of the Witwatersrand. Committee member, Northcliff Hebrew Congregation since 1953; Chairman, 1959-60 and 1961-63. Served with South African Forces in Regiment President Steyn in North Africa during World War II; wounded at Sidi Rezegh. Admin, H.Q., G.H.Q., Cairo 1942 to Dec. 43. Member, Killarney Golf and Houghton Clubs. Married Pauline Iris Swiel, 1951; two sons, one daughter. Recreations: Golf, gardening. Add.: 190, Senior Drive, Northcliff, Johannesburg.
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