Adler, Laurence David

1929

ADLER, Laurence David, B.Sc., M.B., Ch.B., Medical Practitioner. Born in Johannesburg in 1899. Educated at Marist Brothers, King Edward VII School, and Witwatersrand University. Married in 1926 to Flossie Blanche Michel; one child. Assistant R.M.O. and Hon. Physician, Krugersdorp Hospital; Past President, Students' Representative Council; Founder and Past President of University Medical Society; in 1923, managed Oxford Athletic Tour in South Africa: Vice-President of Krugersdorp Jewish Guild: Member Executive, United Hebrew Institutions. Address: 3 Human Street, Krugersdorp.

1967/8 Yearbook

ADLER, Laurence David. M.D., B.Sc., M.B., Ch.B:, DP.H., F.R.S.H., F.S.S. Medical Adviser. Born Johannesburg 14th May, 1899; son of Sydney and Kate Adler. Educated at Marist, Brothers King Edward School and University of the Witwatersrand; post-graduate studies at London, Edinburgh, Holland and Vienna. Medical Officer of Health, Krugersdorp, 1930-1955; Chief Medical Officer, Mines Benefit Society, 1955-1963; Medical Adviser, Protea Pharmaceuticals; Director of Companies. Founder and Past Chairman, Mutual Medical Aid of South Africa: Member, Witwatersrand University Council; State Housing and Slum Board: National Executive Committee of S.A.Ν.Τ.Α. (1956- 1963); Regional Executive Committee, S.A. Red Cross Society; President, Krugersdorp Hebrew Congregation; Member of Medical Panel of the Witwatersrand Jewish Aged Home; Former President of Rotary Club; Member, Houghton Bowling Club and K.E.S. Old Boys Club. Married 13th December, 1925; wife's name Flossie Blanche; one son, one daughter. Served as Lance-Corporal in the S.A. Medical Corps during First World War, and as Lt.-Colonel in the S.A. Medical Corps during Second World War, when he was D.D.M.S. Natal Command. Recreation: Bowls. Add.: 004, Killarney Court, Riviera Road, P.O Box 4699, Johannesburg.