JACOBSON, Bennett Alexander, F.C.S., Ph.C. (Gt. Brit.), M.P.S., F.O.A. Pharmacist and Optician. Born Johannesburg, 6th August, 1901, son of Morris and Zisla Jacobson. Educated at Krugersdorp High School, School of Mines and Technology, Johannesburg and London College. Owner of the Boksburg Pharmacy, Chairman, S.A.P.D.C. Ltd., T.P.S. Trust (Pty.) Ltd., Director, A.P.S. Journal (Pty.) Ltd., Alsiben Investments (Pty) Ltd., C.D.A. (Pty.) Ltd., Bovit (Pty.) Ltd. and Lentheric (S.A.) (Pty.) Ltd. Past President, present Executive Member and Honorary Life Member of Pharmaceutical Society of S.A. Executive Member S.A. Retail Chemist and Druggist Association, Founder and Chairman, T.P.S. Mutual Trust (Pty.) Ltd. for 16 years; Past President and Hon. Life Member, S.A. Optical Association; Chairman, Editorial Board S.A. Optometrist; Hon. Life Member, S.A. Retail Chemist Association; Committee Member, S.A. Jewish Orphanage, 1965-68. Member, Boksburg Hebrew Congregation: Life Member of Balfour Park Club, and member of various charitable institutions. Served in World War II, rising to rank of Major. Presented with Protea Medal; mentioned by H.M. King George VI for valuable services rendered during World War II. Secretary of Governor-General's War Fund. Married Sarah Orkin 1939. Recreations: Horse riding, gardening. Add.: 104 Kloof Road, Bedfordview, P.O. Box 44, Boksburg.
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