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Friday 12 January 2024

Blieden, Bernard

 

BLIEDEN, Bernard. Director of Companies. Born Johannesburg 10th May, 1913, son of Jacob (Rand pioneer) and Millie Yetta Blieden. Hon. Secretary, Witwatersrand Jewish Aged Home; took active part in Habonim, Zionist Youth. In World War II served as Lieutenant, S.A.A.F.; with R.A.F., 1940-42; Pilot, 21 Squadron, S.A.A.F., 1942-43: Training Command, 1943-45; service in North Africa, Malta, Sicily, Italy. Founder member of Governing Body and past Vice-President of Allenby Country Club. Foundation member of Balfour Park. Member of Lions' International; S.A. Air Force Association; M.O.T.H.S. Married Dora Shapiro, 19th December, 1946; one daughter. Recreations: Bowls, soccer. Add.: 20, Junction Road, Bramley, P.O. Box 7391, Johannesburg.

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