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Friday 17 November 2023

Fobb, Sydney Simmons


FOBB, Sydney Simmons. Sales Director. Born London 19th August, 1917, son of Laurence and Sarah Fobb. Arrived in South Africa 1921. Educated at Penzance Road School and Durban Technical College. Director of Moshal Gevisser Ltd., Durban, Director: Moshal Gevisser (Lesotho) Limited, Maseru, Moshal Gevisser & Marshall, Swaziland, Hugh Comrie & Sons, Port Shepstone, National Vendors (Natal) (Pty) Ltd., Durban and Mundells Wholesale, Mount Frere. Council member, Durban United Hebrew Congregation. Committee member, Durban Chevra Kadisha and Durban United Hebrew Schools. Natal Athletic Colours, 1937-40, East Griqualand Cricket Colours 1946-47. Given Kings Commendation in World War II in which he served with the 1st R.D.L.I. (1940) and No. 4 Mech. Transport Depot, 1941-45. Married Carmen Aarons, 1940; one son, two daughters. Recreations: Fishing, tennis. Add.: 17, Kinloch Crescent, Durban North, P.O. Box 1183, Durban.

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