WITTERT, Barnard. Director of Companies. Born Shukjan, Lithuania, 1896; son of Samuel and Chirle Wittert. Came to South Africa, 1908. Educated at Oudtshoorn Boys' High School. Director of Balmoral Properties (Pty.) Ltd., Globe Finance Corporation (Pty.) Ltd., Magnolia Investments (Pty.) Ltd. Previously Director of Balmoral Trading Co. (Pty.) Ltd. Member of United Hebrew Congregation (Yeoville Synagogue), Witwatersrand Jewish Aged Home, Witwatersrand Helping Hand and Burial Society, etc. During World War II was in charge of anti-waste organisation activities. Mentioned in Government Gazette for (by order of King George VI) personal services during war. Awarded certificate by Hon. J. H. Hofmeyr and medal by Red Cross for 3,000 hours service. Member of Balfour Park Club. Married Hilda Meyer, 1922; two sons. Add.: 64, Frederick Street, Observatory Extension, Johannesburg.
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