LENTZNER, Joseph Gerson, M.B.E., B.Sc. (Eng.), A.M.I.C.E. (Eng.). Civil Engineer, Born Johannesburg, 11th February, 1911; son of Aaron and Gittel Lentzner. Educated at Twist Street School, King Edward VII High School and University of the Witwatersrand. Managing Director of J. G. Lentzner and Co. (Pty.) Ltd. (Civil Engineers and Contractors), also River Construction Co. (Pty.) Ltd., Master Builders, and various other companies. Previously was Assistant Engineer in Irrigation Department; Assistant Engineer, Native Affairs Department; Engineer with Roberts Construction Co.; Chief Engineer, Foundation Contractors. Council Member, Vereeniging United Hebrew Institutions; Chairman of Vereeniging United Hebrew Institutions Building Fund. Member of Macauvlei Golf Club, Sappersrust Club and Vereeniging Mens' Club. Served with South African Forces in World War II, Lieutenant and Captain in 36 Coy. S.A.E.C., Major on staff 8th Army O/C. Twice mentioned in dispatches. Married Rebecca Mann, May 1950. Recreations: golf, gardening. Add.: 2, Orange Drive, Three Rivers, P.O. Box 568, Vereeniging.
