GEVISSER, Leslie. Company Director. Born Durban, 19th January, 1920, son of Morris and Jane Gevisser. Educated at the Durban High School and Hilton College. Director of Moshal, Gevisser Ltd., Durban. Member, Durban United Hebrew Congregation, Durban Jewish Club, Durban Athletic Club, R.D.L.I. Social Club, Hilton College Old Boys Club. Represented Hilton College at Rugby, Boxing and Athletics. Served with South African Forces in World War II, 1st R.D.L.I., 1939-1945. Saw action in North Africa; captured by German troops at Gazala, 7th June, 1942; three years P.O.W. Italy and Germany. Released by Americans, June, 1945. Married Vivienne Geffen, 9th August, 1949; one son, one daughter. Recreation: Horse riding. Add.: 640 Musgrave Road, Box 1183, Durban.
Biographies extracted and digitised by Dr Jeremy Hodes from the book South African Jewry, 1967-68 edition edited by Leon Feldberg and published by Feldhill Publishing Co, Johannesburg, South Africa. Use the page, label or search box to find the information you are seeking
Sunday, 29 October 2023
Gevisser, Leslie
GEVISSER, Leslie. Company Director. Born Durban, 19th January, 1920, son of Morris and Jane Gevisser. Educated at the Durban High School and Hilton College. Director of Moshal, Gevisser Ltd., Durban. Member, Durban United Hebrew Congregation, Durban Jewish Club, Durban Athletic Club, R.D.L.I. Social Club, Hilton College Old Boys Club. Represented Hilton College at Rugby, Boxing and Athletics. Served with South African Forces in World War II, 1st R.D.L.I., 1939-1945. Saw action in North Africa; captured by German troops at Gazala, 7th June, 1942; three years P.O.W. Italy and Germany. Released by Americans, June, 1945. Married Vivienne Geffen, 9th August, 1949; one son, one daughter. Recreation: Horse riding. Add.: 640 Musgrave Road, Box 1183, Durban.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment