ADELSON, Jacob. Baker. Born Johannesburg 2nd June, 1909, son of Israel and Chaya Adelson. Educated at Jeppe High School. Committee member, United Hebrew Institutions of Krugersdorp, 1949-55; President, Lions International, 1937-55: Committee member, Kadimah Country Club. Member, Jeppe Old Boys' 'Association. Served with South African Forces during World War II in 2nd R.L.I. and Duke of Edinburgh Rifles as Staff Sergeant; saw action "Up North." Married Billy Shapiro, 1945; three daughters. Recreations: Bowls and horse riding. Add.: 1, Vilona Court, Piet Retief Avenue, Monument Extension, P.O. Box 499, Krugersdorp.
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
Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Adelson, Jacob
ADELSON, Jacob. Baker. Born Johannesburg 2nd June, 1909, son of Israel and Chaya Adelson. Educated at Jeppe High School. Committee member, United Hebrew Institutions of Krugersdorp, 1949-55; President, Lions International, 1937-55: Committee member, Kadimah Country Club. Member, Jeppe Old Boys' 'Association. Served with South African Forces during World War II in 2nd R.L.I. and Duke of Edinburgh Rifles as Staff Sergeant; saw action "Up North." Married Billy Shapiro, 1945; three daughters. Recreations: Bowls and horse riding. Add.: 1, Vilona Court, Piet Retief Avenue, Monument Extension, P.O. Box 499, Krugersdorp.
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