SCHAEFER, Walter. Indent Agent and Manufacturers' Representative. Born Magdeburg, Germany, 20th March, 1916; son of George and Kate Schaefer. Educated at Real Gymnasium in Germany. Came to South Africa 1935. Former Director of H. Schaefer & Co. (Pty.) Ltd., Schaefer Bros. & Co. (Pty.) Ltd. and Alpine Distributing Co. (Pty.) Ltd. Member of United Hebrew Congregation (Great_Synagogue), Johannesburg, and Jewish Ex-Service League. Member, Montagu Country Club. Served with South African Forces in World War II with 24 Bomber Squadron, S.A.A.F., Up North, previously with R.D.L.I. and 4th Mounted Regt. Married Ursula Katzenstein, 3rd October, 1945; one daughter. Recreations: Horse riding, bowls, swimming. Add.: 22 Aintree Avenue, Savoy Estate; P.O. Box 10488, Johannesburg.
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Thursday, 27 April 2023
Schaefer, Walter
SCHAEFER, Walter. Indent Agent and Manufacturers' Representative. Born Magdeburg, Germany, 20th March, 1916; son of George and Kate Schaefer. Educated at Real Gymnasium in Germany. Came to South Africa 1935. Former Director of H. Schaefer & Co. (Pty.) Ltd., Schaefer Bros. & Co. (Pty.) Ltd. and Alpine Distributing Co. (Pty.) Ltd. Member of United Hebrew Congregation (Great_Synagogue), Johannesburg, and Jewish Ex-Service League. Member, Montagu Country Club. Served with South African Forces in World War II with 24 Bomber Squadron, S.A.A.F., Up North, previously with R.D.L.I. and 4th Mounted Regt. Married Ursula Katzenstein, 3rd October, 1945; one daughter. Recreations: Horse riding, bowls, swimming. Add.: 22 Aintree Avenue, Savoy Estate; P.O. Box 10488, Johannesburg.
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