BALKIN, Israel Jacob. M.B., Ch.B. (Edin.). Medical Practitioner. Born Lithuania 5th May, 1889, son of Isaac and Lottie Balkin. Came to South Africa 1896. Educated at Oudtshoorn Boys' High School, South African College, Cape Town, and University of Edinburgh. Registrar, Assistant Hon. Physician and Senior Hon. Physician, Johannesburg General Hospital (retired). Hon. Life President and Vice-President Witwatersrand Jewish Aged Home, Hon. Life President and President, Johannesburg Chevra Kadisha. Past President, Dr. Herzl Lodge, Hebrew Order of David; past Grand President H.O.D., President H.O.D. Senate. During First World War served in the Royal Army Medical Corps, 1915-17. Member, Houghton Bowling and Golf Club. Married Dora Lottie Kessel, April, 1918; two sons, one daughter. Add.: 6, Melmer Court, corner Bezuidenhout and Eckstein Streets, Johannesburg.
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