BERNFIELD, Derek Nathaniel. B.Sc. (Land Surveying). Land Surveyor. Born London, England, 16th January, 1925, son of Hyman and Helen Bernfield. Came to South Africa 1928. Educated at South African College School and University of Cape Town. Is also a pianist and song writer, composer of "Pickin' a Chicken" (Eve Boswell song hit). Has own orchestra and has performed in several broadcast programmes. Married Jane Wohlmann 27th July, 1958; one son, one daughter. Recreation: Music. Add.: Half Acre, Ravensberg Avenue, New- lands, Cape Town.
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. NOTE: 1929 Yearbook entries are now being added as well. These records will have 1929 Yearbook at the top of each record to distinguish them from the 1967/8 edition records
Friday, 19 January 2024
Bernfield, Derek Nathaniel
BERNFIELD, Derek Nathaniel. B.Sc. (Land Surveying). Land Surveyor. Born London, England, 16th January, 1925, son of Hyman and Helen Bernfield. Came to South Africa 1928. Educated at South African College School and University of Cape Town. Is also a pianist and song writer, composer of "Pickin' a Chicken" (Eve Boswell song hit). Has own orchestra and has performed in several broadcast programmes. Married Jane Wohlmann 27th July, 1958; one son, one daughter. Recreation: Music. Add.: Half Acre, Ravensberg Avenue, New- lands, Cape Town.
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