COHEN, Ian. B.Com. Director of Companies. Born Durban 9th February, 1917, son of Samuel and Edith Cohen. Educated at the Durban High School and Natal University. Director, Universal Mills & Produce Co. (Pty) Ltd. and Durban Milling Co. (Pty.) Ltd. Chairman, Durban United Hebrew Congregation, 1962-1964; Hon. Choir Master, Durban United Hebrew Congregation since 1957; Vice-President for Natal, Federation of Synagogues, since 1963; President F. C. Hollander Lodge, Hebrew Order of David, 1957--1959; Committee member, Durban United Hebrew Schools, since 1956. Member of the Durban Jewish Club and Point Yacht Club. Married Gertrude Solomons, 26th June, 1945; two sons, two daughters. During World War II served in S.A. Corps of Signallers, attached to the Third Transvaal Scottish; captured at Sidi Rezegh, 1941; P.O.W. in Greece, Italy and Germany. Recreations: Bowls, fishing. Add.: 321, Cato Road, P.O. Box 2413, Durban.
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Sunday, 17 December 2023
Cohen, Ian
COHEN, Ian. B.Com. Director of Companies. Born Durban 9th February, 1917, son of Samuel and Edith Cohen. Educated at the Durban High School and Natal University. Director, Universal Mills & Produce Co. (Pty) Ltd. and Durban Milling Co. (Pty.) Ltd. Chairman, Durban United Hebrew Congregation, 1962-1964; Hon. Choir Master, Durban United Hebrew Congregation since 1957; Vice-President for Natal, Federation of Synagogues, since 1963; President F. C. Hollander Lodge, Hebrew Order of David, 1957--1959; Committee member, Durban United Hebrew Schools, since 1956. Member of the Durban Jewish Club and Point Yacht Club. Married Gertrude Solomons, 26th June, 1945; two sons, two daughters. During World War II served in S.A. Corps of Signallers, attached to the Third Transvaal Scottish; captured at Sidi Rezegh, 1941; P.O.W. in Greece, Italy and Germany. Recreations: Bowls, fishing. Add.: 321, Cato Road, P.O. Box 2413, Durban.
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